After Withdrawal, Records Anchor Sotheby’s $204 M. Contemporary Sales

On Thursday night, Sotheby’s held two consecutive evening sales at its Upper Manhattan headquarters that brought in a collective $204.7 million. The sales hammered at $175 million, above the $169 million estimate that was adjusted after some lots were withdrawn.The first portion of the night during Sotheby’s ‘Now’ evening that is dedicated to in-demand works made within the last five years brought in $37.2 million. The following section of the night, the Contemporary even