Sotheby's - My Friend, Fernando Botero: The Salomón & Rosita Lerner Collection
March 1st, 2024 - New York
Executive Summary
The "My Friend, Fernando Botero: The Salomón & Rosita Lerner Collection" auction in New York offered an impressive collection exclusively featuring Fernando Botero's work. With a 91.67% sell-through rate and a total hammer price of $7,272,000, the auction highlighted the enduring allure of Botero's art. The notable average price of $828,403.64 per lot showcases the high esteem in which collectors hold Botero's distinctive and bold depictions of volume and form.