The George Michael Collection sells for more than £11 million — including £9,264,000 in a memorable Evening Auction at Christie’s in London — with proceeds going to extend the singer’s extraordinary philanthropic legacy.


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  • Cecily Brown (b. 1969)

    Yet to be titled
    signed and dated 'Cecily Brown 2008' (on the reverse)
    oil on linen
    31 x 43 in. (78.7 x 109.2 cm.)
    Painted in 2008.
    Estimate
    £350,000 - £550,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Evening Auction

  • Jim Lambie (b. 1964)

    Careless Whisper
    oil, canvas collage and printed poster
    24 ⅛ x 17 ½ (61.3 x 44.5).
    Executed in 2009.
    Estimate
    £12,000 - £18,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Evening Auction

  • Michael Craig-Martin (b. 1941)

    Commissioned Self-Portrait (George)
    wall-mounted LCD monitor/computer with integrated software
    49 ½ x 29 ½ x 4 ¾ (1245.7 x 74.9 x 12.1cm.)
    Executed in 2007.
    Estimate
    £40,000 - £60,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Online Auction

  • Rebecca Warren (b. 1965)

    K
    hand-painted bronze on painted MDF plinth
    47 ⅝ x 16 ⅛ x 12 ⅝ in. (114.3 x 34.3 x 30.4 cm.)
    Executed in 2008, this work is number one from an edition of three plus two artist's proofs.
    Estimate
    £120,000 - £180,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Evening Auction

  • Thomas Houseago (b. 1972)

    Portrait- Double Sided
    bronze and Californian redwood
    73 x 25 x 28 in. (185.4 x 63.5 x 71.1cm.)
    Executed in 2009.
    This work is artist's proof number one from an edition of five plus two artist's proofs.
    Estimate
    £40,000 - £60,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Evening Auction

  • Damien Hirst (b. 1965)

    The Incomplete Truth
    glass, painted aluminium, silicone, acrylic, stainless steel, dove and formaldehyde solution
    87 ⅜ x 69 ¼ x 29 ⅛ in. (222 x 176 x 74 cm.)
    Executed in 2006, this work is number two from an edition of three plus one artist’s proof and one Hors de Commerce

    Estimate
    £1,000,000 – 1,500,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Evening Auction

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  • Bridget Riley (b. 1931)

    Songbird
    signed and dated 'Riley 82' (on the turnover edge); signed again, titled and dated again 'Songbird 1982 Riley' (on the reverse)
    oil on linen
    42 x 36 ⅝ in. (106.7 x 93 cm.)
    Painted in 1982.

    Estimate
    £400,000 – 600,000
    Related Sale
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  • Tracey Emin (b. 1963)

    Drunk to the Bottom of my Soul
    signed, titled and dated ‘DRUNK TO THE BOTTOM OF MY SOUL TRACEY EMIN 2002’ (on a label sewn in the lower right)
    appliqué blanket
    76 ⅜ x 63 in. (194 x 160 cm.)
    Executed in 2002.
    Estimate
    £180,000 - £250,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Evening Auction

  • Gary Hume (b. 1962)

    In the Park
    signed, titled and dated '1997' (on the reverse)
    enamel on aluminium panel
    78 x 59 in. (198.1 x 150 cm.)
    Painted in 1997.
    Estimate
    £40,000 - £60,000
    Related Sale
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  • Tracey Emin (b. 1963)

    I know, I know, I know
    neon
    dimensions variable
    This work is number two from an edition of three.
    Estimate
    £40,000 – £60,000
    Related Sale
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  • Gary Hume (b. 1962)

    American Tran XXIV
    household gloss on aluminum
    78 ¾ x 36 in. (200 x 160 cm.)
    Executed in 2006-2007.
    Estimate
    £40,000 - £60,000
    Related Sale
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  • Noble & Webster (b. 1966 & 1967)

    Fucking Beautiful (Snow White)
    neon and hardware
    66 x 57 ½ x 2in. (167.6 x 146 x 5cm.)
    Executed in 2002.
    This work is the artist's proof from an edition of five and one artist's proof.
    Estimate
    £40,000 - £60,000
    Related Sale
    The George Michael Collection Evening Auction

  • Tracey Emin (b. 1963)

    When I Think About Sex I Think about Men- Women, Dogs, Lions, Group Sex (And I Love You All)
    neon
    46 ⅞ x 92 ⅛ in. (119 x 234cm.)
    Executed in 2005.
    This work is number one from an edition of three.
    Estimate
    £40,000 – £60,000
    Related Sale
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  • Noble & Webster (b. 1966 & 1967)

    Excessive Sensual Indulgence
    coloured ufo reflector caps, lamps and holders, foamex vinyl, aerosol paint, electronic lights
    74 ¾ x 35 ½ x 9 ⅞ in.(190 x 90 x 25cm.)
    Executed in 1996.
    This work is from an edition of three.
    Estimate
    £30,000 - £50,000
    Related Sale
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  • Cerith Wyn Evans (b. 1958)

    And if I don't meet you no more...
    neon
    15 x 94 in. (38 x 238.7 cm.)
    Executed in 2006.
    Estimate
    £10,000 - £15,000
    Related Sale
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Exhibition information

The George Michael Collection

Works from the Evening Auction will be on view from 9–14 March and select works from the Online Auction will be on view from 9–15 March.

Christie's London
8 King Street
London SW1Y 6QQT

9 March, 2pm - 8pm
10 March, 12pm - 8pm
11 March, 9am - 4:30pm
12 March, 9am - 4:30pm
13 March, 9am - 8pm
14 March, 9am - 3pm
15 March, 9am - 12pm


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Special events

The George Michael Collection Open Brunch

Join us for an open brunch in our King Street galleries to celebrate the landmark auction of The George Michael Collection. A one-off event by the Christie’s Lates team, preview the collection in full and enjoy specialist talks, a pop-up George Michael shop, film screenings and more.