3-Minute $1.8 Million Bidding Battle Sets New Auction Record for Artist Lucy Bull | Sotheby's

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
  • After more than three minutes of bidding, Lucy Bull’s ‘16:10’ sold for a record-breaking $1.8 million during the Now Evening Auction at #SothebysNewYork. ‬
    ‪In its auction debut, the work achieved twice its high estimate as auctioneer Phyllis Kao brought down the hammer in the sale room tonight. Watch it all unfold here. ‬
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 81

  • @corgeousgeorge
    @corgeousgeorge 26 днів тому +367

    The auctioneer is great. Very engaging while keeping everything in order. Also those severe bangs with that high pony? Yes kweeen!!!

    • @MarkT1700
      @MarkT1700 21 день тому +16

      Search for Phyllis Kao, there is an interview with her on here.

    • @knightsofneeech
      @knightsofneeech 15 днів тому +9

      There's another short video about her and her auctioneering career. You should check it out. She mentions her hair. Early in her auctioneers she was told not to touch or play with her hair so she has put it up ever since and made kind of a show of it. She really is awesome though isn't she to watch?

    • @cat_doge
      @cat_doge 13 днів тому +3

      @@MarkT1700 I just watched the interview and this, and wow, i want a whole series about her lol shes incredible

  • @MsPea
    @MsPea 15 днів тому +51

    Love Phyllis Kao. I can't afford anything she sells, but she does it so well that I love watching her. Plus, she dresses beautifully.

    • @c4un544n5
      @c4un544n5 13 днів тому +2

      Don't sell yourself short. You afforded her your attention, and that in itself has its own value.

  • @JrsBoatRocker
    @JrsBoatRocker 18 днів тому +89

    I got chills watching this 😂 she’s mesmerizing to watch 👏🏾 the hair does what it needs to do 😮‍💨🤌🏾

  • @Gretchen-vh9xt
    @Gretchen-vh9xt 25 днів тому +173

    I really like this auctioneer she commands the podium and the room. Good auction.

    • @jamesrawlins735
      @jamesrawlins735 22 дні тому +1

      I grew up in the Midwest where the auctioneer style is the rapid fire patter they do, but I much prefer the style you find at higher class auctions like Sothebys, Christies and Bonhams.

    • @hyunjinofficialreal
      @hyunjinofficialreal 15 днів тому

      hi gretchen

  • @antonnovo695
    @antonnovo695 26 днів тому +289

    I should start painting

    • @klauslorenzen
      @klauslorenzen 26 днів тому +14

      i bid $1 for your first painting!

    • @antonnovo695
      @antonnovo695 26 днів тому +9

      @@klauslorenzen Thank you !

    • @alicereed5368
      @alicereed5368 25 днів тому +6

      Some of this is ridiculous.....way outta hand money

    • @dennismayer4936
      @dennismayer4936 24 дні тому +4

      It's well worth it because "xyz" owned it .. great value investment.

    • @iiwanss
      @iiwanss 24 дні тому

      😂😂😂

  • @AmorosoGombe
    @AmorosoGombe 24 дні тому +99

    I'd love to be rich enough to just sit in that room. 😂

  • @SL-lz9jr
    @SL-lz9jr 23 дні тому +58

    I don't understand how this is worth so much money. I should've stuck with my art. Lol.

  • @samsy6773
    @samsy6773 19 днів тому +41

    It says 1.8M title and caption but the final auction bid is 1.45M? Whats with the difference?

    • @dongiogarciasantiago2864
      @dongiogarciasantiago2864 19 днів тому +45

      add seller's fee, buyer's fee, commission n vat tax to get total sales 👍...it is how auctioneer earn their living...worth every penny too...dare i say.

    • @gummy5862
      @gummy5862 14 днів тому +1

      @@dongiogarciasantiago2864I was wondering that, thanks

    • @doubledutchclutch
      @doubledutchclutch 10 днів тому +11

      @@dongiogarciasantiago2864 No one is saying that the auctioneer shouldn't be paid, it's just confusing for the title to say $1.8M when the winning bid was $1.45M.

    • @dongiogarciasantiago2864
      @dongiogarciasantiago2864 10 днів тому +1

      @@doubledutchclutch
      ...you seem a very confused and getting things twisted person..

  • @beckwilde
    @beckwilde 22 дні тому +12

    I need the entire auction recorded, so mesmerizing.

    • @pkal244
      @pkal244 19 днів тому

      Unintended ASMR

  • @shiquante
    @shiquante 16 днів тому +8

    I really want the auctioneer’s makeup routine

  • @L.Spencer
    @L.Spencer 23 дні тому +62

    Why did she say $1,450,000 and the title says 1.8 million?

  • @ernestoleitao8684
    @ernestoleitao8684 26 днів тому +25

    Imagine having a name like "lucius"?,,,,,,,, heeeheee, thats just divine!

    • @AnaisAzuli
      @AnaisAzuli 11 днів тому +1

      He is definitly in the right field of work!!

  • @dongiogarciasantiago2864
    @dongiogarciasantiago2864 26 днів тому +28

    0854 Tue 14/05/24
    ..saw that live last night too...Phyllis Kao was very good at entertaining and playing live youtube viewers, bidders and crowds...frenzy bidding no time to breathe/exhale for all.😍🤩🥰🤝👏🤝👏🤝👏

  • @JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024
    @JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024 25 днів тому +8

    well done Sotheby's

  • @justinjones9028
    @justinjones9028 14 днів тому +3

    1.45 is not 1.8? I see now the fees. Still not a fan of the title. But youtube is nothing if not intentionally misleading.

  • @Omari3333
    @Omari3333 25 днів тому +4

    Art is an asset

  • @saarakatyal4256
    @saarakatyal4256 23 дні тому +3

    I'm confused, at the end doesn't she say sold for 1.45 million, not 1.8?

  • @abcdefg3315
    @abcdefg3315 9 днів тому

    Are members of the public allowed to go and watch auctions at Sotheby’s?

  • @nybiggs
    @nybiggs 23 дні тому +5

    She clearly says $1.45m sold. Where does the $1.8m come from?

    • @jamesrawlins735
      @jamesrawlins735 22 дні тому +14

      Auction fee plus VAT tax.

    • @nybiggs
      @nybiggs 22 дні тому

      @@jamesrawlins735 got it, thanks.

  • @dongiogarciasantiago2864
    @dongiogarciasantiago2864 25 днів тому +1

    1735 Wed 15/05/24
    ...classic phrase "...when the student surpasses the teacher..."

  • @dongiogarciasantiago2864
    @dongiogarciasantiago2864 19 днів тому +2

    1148 Tue 21/05/24
    BREAKING NEWS....christies brought back social commentary online...and realised sotheby's doing better on viewing ratings and PR, Publicity, People Person Skills..🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧..well done sotheby for being ahead of the game...💪👍❤️🇬🇧

  • @paulgilliland2992
    @paulgilliland2992 23 дні тому

    Just like that 1.8 million.

  • @ugaladigala
    @ugaladigala 21 день тому +14

    can someone please explain to me why and how that painting is worth $1mil+ ? like how is it valued at that to begin with, and what do the rich see in it? like is there an economic scientific reason it's worth $1mil or is the artist just lucky to have their painting grab the attention of bored rich people who spend time at auctions as a hobby?

    • @Mattyjohns-mq2mo
      @Mattyjohns-mq2mo 21 день тому +9

      Art is a great investment for people trying to launder 💰

    • @ugaladigala
      @ugaladigala 20 днів тому +13

      @@Mattyjohns-mq2mo i think you missed my question by about a mile. laundering only works if they can sell the piece of shit painting back at the same price, which brings up my question again, how does it get to be worth $1mil+ ?

    • @Vivi-ph2cj
      @Vivi-ph2cj 19 днів тому +5

      Most of the reason why they bid is because they are bored, extremely rich and want to brag to others when they display it in their homes. They can also avoid taxes by paying for expensive art and a way to protect wealth during inflation.

    • @4ever4given01
      @4ever4given01 17 днів тому +3

      It’s a good question. I searched up the artist of the painting in the video, and there wasn’t as much as I’d thought there’d be for someone whose painting sold for $1.8mil. She graduated from art school, gained recognition in the art world for her style of work, picked up traction with exhibitions and some permanent pieces in museums, and now, her work is sold for $1.8mil. All that info is actually from the bio Sotheby’s wrote on their site. She doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page.

    • @justmeeagainn
      @justmeeagainn 14 днів тому +2

      An object is "worth" exactly what someone is willing to pay for it. It's just paint on canvas. But enough people wanted it for whatever reason to compete against each other to acquire it. Why is anything worth what it costs? Nothing can be said to be "overpriced" if someone wants to, is willing to, and can afford to pay that price for it. Free your mind and the rest will follow.
      Also, it's not a "piece of shit" as you replied to someone else. It's a nice painting.

  • @cherchang5191
    @cherchang5191 15 днів тому +2

    How does she know everyone’s names?

    • @HankChang
      @HankChang 12 днів тому

      part of the team that's working it - knowing all your buyers and their reps, there's not a large group of them that can afford a piece of art like that; likely some of those folks are regulars, too

  • @brianhollenbeck8633
    @brianhollenbeck8633 26 днів тому +7

    It's worth more, and they know it!

  • @deborahmahon5451
    @deborahmahon5451 15 днів тому +1

    Why tho? Seriously. Can someone who understands abstract art plz explain to me the appeal of this particular piece?

  • @chasegentile7517
    @chasegentile7517 17 днів тому +2

    shes happy cuz she gets a cut of that 1.8 million

  • @expecttowintv1858
    @expecttowintv1858 26 днів тому +15

    WOW !! I just created a painting called “Who’s loving You” I will let it go for $400,000😳

  • @shannsimms9072
    @shannsimms9072 13 днів тому +1

    Who are the people on the phones?

  • @Sweet_GA_Peach
    @Sweet_GA_Peach 25 днів тому +16

    Truly a stunning work of art. Sotheby's is such a premier auction house and Phyllis Kao.....🫡 ... is one of the finest Auctioneers bringing passion and control to the room, demonstrating joy while in the box. BRAVO 👏🏽

  • @Marissa-ys4qp
    @Marissa-ys4qp 21 день тому +4

    So that drawing I made in 1st grade can go for maybe $1.2 million it seems

  • @mikedennington8856
    @mikedennington8856 26 днів тому +18

    Lot of people with a lot of money around. The wealthy just keep getting wealthier, the rest just look on.

    • @kendi1417
      @kendi1417 25 днів тому +4

      stay mad.

    • @nafissagani3196
      @nafissagani3196 23 дні тому +1

      Yup,and this is their perfect way to launder money

    • @Oli-lk1gp
      @Oli-lk1gp 19 днів тому

      Most of these people in auctions are actually not wealthy people but representatives of various museums.

  • @pcr517
    @pcr517 14 днів тому

    #IStanPhyllisKao

  • @hellocollegejason198
    @hellocollegejason198 26 днів тому +9

    Pure insanity

  • @darrinpennington
    @darrinpennington 15 днів тому +2

    Totally came here expecting an auctioneer chant. You stuffed shirts suck the fun out of everything! I'm heading back to lower middle class youtube! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @so4real
    @so4real 24 дні тому +7

    For this crap????

  • @ernestoleitao8684
    @ernestoleitao8684 26 днів тому +9

    Asian dominatrix pin-up girl?,, js