Auctions

Michel Comte’s work has been sold frequently at major auction houses across the world, demonstrating the continued international demand for his work.

The auction record for his work was made in 2008 for his portrait Carla Bruni, 1993, which sold for $91,000 hammer at Christie’s in New York off an estimate of just $3,000-4,000. Another recent highlight has been the sale of Helena Christensen II, 1993 for just over £23,000 / $30,000 at Sotheby’s in London.

Additional Highlights:

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign, 1993

49,5 × 49,5 cm (Edition 8/20)

Koller Zurich – December 9, 2020, (Lot 5724)

Est. CHF 5'000 - 8’000

Sold: CHF 10’770

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign, 1993

49,5 × 49,5 cm (Edition 9/20)

Koller Zurich – June 27, 2019, (Lot 1735)

Est. CHF 4000

Sold: CHF 9500

Helena Christensen, 1993

72.8 x 72.1 cm

Sotheby’s London – May 19, 2019

Est. 12000 – 18000 GBP

Sold: GBP 23’750