Latin American Art

Christie’s Latin American Art sale on May 29 and 30 achieved $21,325,625 (£14,074,913 / €16,420,731), selling 72% by lot, 75% by value and setting 9 new world auction records. With over eleven countries represented among the artists, bidders from throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia vied for works ranging from monumental sculptures from established artists like Fernando Botero to offerings from 1950s avant-garde movements by Brazilian modernists.