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Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels

Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels

Christie's auction house will be selling three significant art pieces from the collection of Agnes Gund, a prominent art philanthropist. The three pieces include: 1. A painting by Mark Rothko, estimated to sell for $60 to $80 million. 2. A work by Cy Twombly, estimated to fetch $40 to $60 million. 3. A Surrealist box by Joseph Cornell, featuring a Medici princess, estimated to sell for $3 to $5 million. The combined value of these three art jewels is estimated to be around $145 million. The auction is seen as a significant event, as Gund's collection is highly respected in the art world. The proceeds from the sale will go towards Gund's philanthropic initiatives, including her Art for Justice Fund, which aims to reform the criminal justice system in the United States.

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