Los Angeles Modern Auctions is a regional auction house in LA (as the name would suggest.) They sent us their results from last weekend’s sale that included design objects as well as artworks. (You can download the release below)
The June 26, 2011 Modern Art & Design Auction reached sales of $1.5 million selling 70.2% by lot.
- Robert Rauschenberg Untitled (Combine) 1958 (Lot 155 est. 100,000 – 150,000) realized $93,750
- Alexander Calder Butterfly and Spiral (Lot 10 est. $35,000 – 45,000) went over estimate bringing $75,000
- Angel Botello Untitled (No. 1781) (Lot 369 est. $45,000 – 50,000) and Untitled (No. 1919) (Lot 370 est. $35,000 – 45,000) totaled $90,000
- Richard Anuszkiewicz Gilt Order (Lot 15 est. $18,000 – 25,000) sold for $40,625
- Milton Avery watercolor Pot Vendor (Lot 310 est. $30,000 – 50,000) achieved $37,500
- George Chann Clusters of Memories (Lot 90 est. $15,000 – 20,000) brought $26,250
- Karl Appel Composition #3 (Lot 137 est. $10,000 – 20,000) brought $20,000
