The world's most expensive rabbit was born. The stainless steel rabbit sold 630 million. It's crazy
4hw.com.cn: Recently, the most expensive rabbit in the world was born. This is artist Jeff & middot; The stainless steel works created by quince were finally sold at a price of 630 million yuan, also the highest in the world. Let's see the details below.
American artist Jeff middot; A stainless steel rabbit statue 'rabbit' created by Jeff Koons was sold at a high price of US $91 million (about 630 million yuan) at an auction held in New York on the evening of Wednesday (15th), local time, setting a world record for the highest auction price of still living artist works.
According to foreign media on May 16, 'rabbit' is 104 cm high and is regarded as one of the classic masterpieces of art in the 20th century. The drop hammer price is $20 million higher than the pre auction valuation. The statue bid up to $80 million at the auction, with a total price of $91.1 million together with commissions and related fees.
Queens said: 'I think the reason for the success of rabbit is that the expressiveness of steel material is completely in line with my original intention. This material is shiny and charming. This effect is similar to the gold and silver leaf decoration in churches in Baroque and Rococo periods. The effect of rabbit is the same. In addition, it reflects light like the moon. It seems indifferent, but it is also full of interest in you. "
The auction website said, 'this stainless steel sculpture is more than 3 feet high, is cute and spectacular, and combines the unique luster of minimalism and the interest of cartoon images. The appearance of the sculpture is simple and cold, but it shows a visual language of childhood. This rabbit without facial features looks mysterious, but its overall shape is charming. "
The sculpture was cast in 1986. There are three versions and one artist version. This auction is the second version.