Lot 49 · Jewels Online
Study for The Betrothal
Arshile Gorky · pencil, charcoal, pastel and wax crayon on rough burlap paper
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- Estimate
- $1,800,000–$2,500,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Jewels Online, New York · 15 November 2006
- Dimensions
- 49¾ x 40 1/8 in. (126.4 x 102 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3636695
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Arshile Gorky, Study for The Betrothal. Christie's, 15 Nov 2006, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3636695.
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Arshile Gorky, Study for The Betrothal. Christie's, 15 Nov 2006, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3636695.
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From the same sale Jewels Online · Nov 2006
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Della Valle Ruby Heart Brooch | MICHELE DELLA VALLE RUBY HEART BROOCH | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| Black Wedgwood, Diamond and Gold Bracelet and Earrings | BLACK WEDGWOOD, DIAMOND AND GOLD BRACELET AND EARRINGS | $1,500–$2,000 | |
| Graff Diamond 'Icon' Charm Bracelet | GRAFF DIAMOND 'ICON' CHARM BRACELET | $12,000–$18,000 | |
| Diamond Line Necklace | DIAMOND LINE NECKLACE | $3,500–$5,000 | |
| Colored Diamond Ring with Two Gia Reports | COLORED DIAMOND RING WITH TWO GIA REPORTS | $7,000–$10,000 | |
| David Morris 'Lotus' Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings | DAVID MORRIS 'LOTUS' RUBY AND DIAMOND HOOP EARRINGS | $40,000–$60,000 |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshile Gorky | Portrait of Y.D. | $2,500,000 | Sotheby's, May 2023 | |
| Arshile Gorky | Khorkom | Sotheby's, May 2012 | ||
| Arshile Gorky | Untitled | Christie's, Nov 2024 | ||
| Arshile Gorky | Study for The Betrothal | Sotheby's, May 2018 | ||
| Andy Warhol | Portrait of Princess Diana | Phillips, Mar 2024 | ||
| Alexander Calder | Le Lys | Sotheby's, Nov 2023 | ||
| Alexander Calder | Arrows with Blue Tail | Sotheby's, Oct 2024 | ||
| Andy Warhol | Flowers | Sotheby's, May 2025 |
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