Max Beckmann’s “Hölle der Vögel” (Birds’ Hell) sold for US$45,834,365 at Christie’s London Tuesday evening (June 27).
The painting, executed in oil on canvas in 1937 – 1938, drew three bidders and sold to Larry Gagosian. It is understood that Mr. Gagosian was bidding on behalf of the New York collector Leon Black.
Art dealer Richard Feigen acquired the painting in 1983. Hölle der Vögel” (Bird’s Hell) has remained in his collection until now.
See:
“Boosted by Gagosian’s Record Bid on Beckmann, Christie’s Notches a $190 Million Impressionist and Modern Sale” | Colin Gleadell, Artnet.com, 27 June 2017
Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale, London, 27 June 2017, Results | Christie’s
Max Beckmann Hölle der Vögel, 1937-38 (special catalogue) | Christie’s
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