Sotheby's - Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries

Executive Summary

The "Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries, New York" auction demonstrated a healthy market appetite, with a 56.67% sell-through rate of the 90 lots offered, showcasing solid interest from collectors. Total auction value topped $4 million, with a hammer price aggregate of $3.15 million, reflecting the premium quality of the pieces on offer. Average prices per lot stood robustly at $78,441.18, signifying the collection’s strong appeal, particularly for works that surpassed their estimates.