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đ„ Alvaro minutes: When Night Meets $$$ + Brian Calvin
Plus, you could buy three islands... or one Magritte
Alvaro from Frame & Flame
November 20, 2024
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đ„ Words I Like: Auctions, surrealism, market flex.
When Night Meets $$$
RenĂ© Magritteâs Lâempire des lumiĂšres went nuclear at Christieâs, hitting a jaw-dropping $121.1M with fees. The image? Classic Magritteâdaytime skies paired with a moody, lamp-lit street. The sale obliterated his previous record and left bidders scrambling. The original buyer, interior designer Mica Ertegun, snagged it in 1968 for what now feels like Monopoly money.
Meanwhile, a smaller gouache version of the same work also sold last nightâfor $18.8M. Turns out, collectors donât just love Magritteâs vibe; theyâre actively hoarding it.
Why it matters: Magritte is no longer just the darling of Surrealism fans; heâs a full-blown asset class. The art market loves a mix of narrative depth and rock-solid returns, and Magritte checks both boxes. Itâs less âWhat does this mean?â and more âHow high will it go?â
The moral: Magritteâs reign might fade when the surrealism hype cools, or it might grow stronger if younger collectors start vibing with the eerie aesthetic. Either way, one thingâs clear: art with mystery sells.
P.S. Thinking about what $121M could buy you besides a surreal painting? (Hint: three islands.)
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-Todayâs Catch-
Brian Calvin
Brian Calvin, The Low Road, 2006
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đ My 2 Cents: This piece nails Calvinâs signature vibe: stretched-out figures, dreamy stares, and that âquietly weirdâ energy that keeps you looking. The roadâs ambiguity? Classic Calvin. Itâs reflective without trying too hard. The California sun filters through his clean lines and cartoonish style, waving at Pop Art and Surrealism but never overstaying.
đ Key Numbers: 2006 Calvin? Strong play. The estimate is $25kâ$35k, starting at $18k. Historical comps? Works from this era snag a +30% premium over his $20,094 average, and his paintings dominate, sitting pretty at $24,329. Bonus points: Calvinâs sell-through rate is above 80% since 2017âbuyers want this stuff.
đ§ Why Itâs a Smart Pick: Itâs more than just data (though the data is good). This piece has emotional pull: introspective but not heavy, visually cool but not cold. For collectors, itâs a prime comboâearly-period Calvin, a pivotal year, and strong gallery roots.
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-Alvaro (@theartmarketguy)
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