Lot 109 · 21st Century Evening Sale
The Beautyful Ones
Njideka Akunyili Crosby · acrylic, pastel, color pencil and Xerox transfer on paper
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- Estimate
- $4,000,000–$6,000,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 21st Century Evening Sale , New York · 17 November 2022
- Dimensions
- 95 5/8 x 66 7/8 in. (243 x 170 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3412589
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby, The Beautyful Ones. Christie's, 17 Nov 2022, lot 109. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3412589.
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby, The Beautyful Ones. Christie's, 17 Nov 2022, lot 109. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3412589.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njideka Akunyili Crosby | Bush Babies | $3,375,000 | Sotheby's, May 2018 | |
| Yoshitomo Nara | Three Stars | Bonhams, Nov 2023 | ||
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| Keith Haring | Untitled (Acrobats) | Sotheby's, Dec 2021 | ||
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| Njideka Akunyili Crosby | Thread | Sotheby's, May 2024 |
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