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Three Studies Of Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon (1909-1992)
#1. Three Studies Of Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Sold for $142,405,000.
Description: Francis Bacon (1909-1992). Three Studies of Lucian Freud, titled and dated ‘3 studies for portrait Lucian Freud 1969’ (on the reverse of the center panel). Oil on canvas, in 3 parts, each: 78 x 58 in. (198 x 147.5 cm.). Painted in 1969.
Jeff Koons B. 1955. Balloon Dog Orange
#2. Jeff Koons B. 1955. Balloon Dog Orange Sold for $58,405,000.
Description: Jeff Koons (B. 1955). Balloon Dog (Orange). signed and dated ‘Jeff Koons 1994-2000’ (on the underside). mirror-polished stainless steel with transparent color coating. 121 x 143 x 45 in. (307.3 x 363.2 x 114.3 cm). Executed in 1994-2000. This work is one of five unique versions (Blue, Magenta, Orange, Red, Yellow).
Andy Warhol 1928-1987 Coca Cola
#3. Andy Warhol 1928-1987 Coca Cola Sold for $57,285,000.
Description: Andy Warhol (1928-1987). Coca-Cola [3]. Signed ‘Andy Warhol’ (on the turning edge). casein on cotton, 69 3/8 x 54 in. (176.2 x 137.2 cm.). Painted in 1962.
1954 Diego en Chemise Ecossaise, Alberto Giacometti
#4. Diego en Chemise Ecossaise, Alberto Giacometti Sold for $32,645,000.
Description: Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966). Diego en chemise écossaise signed and dated ‘Alberto Giacometti 1954’ (lower right) oil on canvas 31 7/8 x 25½ in. (81.1 x 64.9 cm.) Painted in 1954.
1992 ZENG FANZHI, Hospital Triptych No. 3 Painting
#5. 1992 ZENG FANZHI, Hospital Triptych No. 3 Painting Sold for $14,679,765.
Description: ZENG FANZHI. (Chinese, B. 1964). Hospital Triptych No. 3, left: signed in Chinese; dated ‘5.92’ (lower right); middle: signed in Chinese; dated ‘3.92’ (upper left) right: signed in Chinese; dated ’92’ (lower right) oil on canvas each 150 x 115 cm. (59 x 45 1/4 in.) overall: 150 x 345 cm. (59 x 135 3/4 in.) Painted in 1992 (3).