Monday, March 29, 2010

Record Prices Set at Rosenthal Sale of Oceanic Art

The Sotheby's March 24th sale in Paris of the Rosenthal Collection saw some huge prices being reached on a few lots. The sale fetched Euro 1,9 million (including buyer's commissions) on a mere 37 lots offered. Of the 37 lots offered, 7 failed to sell (19%).

Some highlights (all prices include buyer's commission):

Lot 7 - New Ireland malangan figure Eur 250,000-350,000 fetched Eur 240,000

Lot 8 - New Ireland malangan figure Eur 50,000-80,000 fetched Eur 157,000

Lot 11 - Maori nephrite tiki - est Eur 100,000-150,000 fetched Eur 373,000

Lot 12 - Easter Islands kavakava figure- est Eur 100,000-150,000 fetched Eur 373,000

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