ARC Salon 2008-2009 Best in Show Sells at Christie's For More Than 5 X the Estimate
July 13, 2010
Julien by Hiroshi Furuyoshi oil on canvas, stretched over board 63¾ x 63¾ in. (161.9 x 161.9 cm) |
Julien by Hiroshi Furuyoshi (Japanese, b.1959) has sold at Christie's South Kensington in London for £39,650($58,404), (against a ridiculously low estimate of $7,000 to $10,000). This painting won Best in Show in the International 2008-2009 ARC Salon™ Competition.
To quote Christie's :
" ...2009(2008-2009) ARC Salon when he won the prestigious Best in Show award for Julien. Arguably the pinnacle of his career to date, Julien captivates the viewer, drawing them back time and again." |