Saunders Collection Results
May 21 2025
Picture: Sotheby's
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
The Sotheby's New York Elegance & Wonder: Masterpieces from the Collection of Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III auction totalled $64,663,350 (including commission) this afternoon with a sell-through rate of 60.98% / 58.14% if withdrawn lots are included.
The best performing lots where the De Heem (pictured), Luis Meléndez, Sassoferrato, Frans Post and beautifully executed and preserved Frans Hals pair. Lots which didn't find bidders included the Lawrence portrait, the Bosschaert the Elder Still Life, a Pierre Subleyras portrait, and a pair of Guardis.
More coverage of the various owners sales from Christie's and Sotheby's tomorrow.
Update - Here's coverage of the sale from The Art Newspaper and ArtNet.
