This article is part of the Artnet Intelligence Report Year Ahead 2024. Through in-depth analysis of last year’s market performance, the new edition paints a data-driven picture of the art world today, from the latest auction results to the artists and artworks leading the conversation.
These ultra-contemporary artists are making a big splash on the world stage. Although the global economy is facing continued headwinds, works by these dynamic artists are blazing in the art market, inspiring significant searches of their creators in the Artnet Price Database. Below, see the top-selling works at auction by each of these rapidly-rising stars, all of whom set auction records in the past year.
Chase Hall (b. 1993)
Chase Hall, Earl Hooker Blues in D Natural (2020). Courtesy of Christie’s Images, Ltd.
Auction Record: Earl Hooker Blues in D Natural (2020)
Estimate: £50,000 to £70,000 ($63,971 to $89,560)
Sold For: £75,600 ($95,515)
Where & When: Christie’s London, June 28, 2023
Stefanie Heinze (b. 1987)
Stefanie Heinze, Voyeurs’ Interfear (2016). Courtesy of Sotheby’s.
Auction Record: Voyeurs’ Interfear (2016)
Estimate: £120,000 to £180,000 ($146,538 to $219,807)
Sold For: £279,400 ($341,189)
Where & When: Sotheby’s London, October 12, 2023
Sahara Longe (b. 1994)
Sahara Longe, Party Scene (2021). Courtesy of Christie’s Images, Ltd.
Auction Record: Party Scene (2021)
Estimate: £40,000 to £60,000 ($48,846 to $73,269)
Sold For: £176,400 ($215,411)
Where & When: Christie’s London, October 13, 2023
Diane Dal-Pra (b. 1991)
Diane Del-Pra, I’m just behind what I am (2020). Courtesy of Sotheby’s.
Auction Record: I’m just behind what I am (2020)
Estimate: HK$500,000 to HK$700,000 ($63,848 to $89,387)
Sold For: HK$2,032,000 ($259,478)
Where & When: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, October 5, 2023
Danielle Mckinney (b. 1981)
Danielle Mckinney, We Need to Talk (2020). Courtesy of Christie’s Images, Ltd.
Auction Record: We Need to Talk (2020)
Estimate: $20,000 to $30,000
Sold For: $201,600
Where & When: Christie’s New York, May 15, 2023
Marina Perez Simão (b. 1981)
Marina Perez Simão, Untitled (2022). Courtesy of Sotheby’s.
Auction Record: Untitled (2022)
Estimate: $80,000 to $120,000
Sold For: $422,000
Where & When: Sotheby’s New York, November 15, 2023
Emma Webster (b. 1989)
Emma Webster, Primavera (2019). Courtesy of Sotheby’s.
Auction Record: Primavera (2019)
Estimate: £40,000 to £60,000 ($48,141 to $72,211)
Sold For: £406,400 ($489,108)
Where & When: Sotheby’s London, March 1, 2023
See how each artist’s search record stacks up in the chart, below:
Source: Artnet Price Database and Artnet Analytics.
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