Amid continued strong demand for Surrealist art, Bonhams achieved ‘white glove’ resultsโ100% of lots soldโfor Surrealist Treasures | The Urban S. Hirsch III Collection. The highly anticipated auction, which concluded on January 17 in Los Angeles, garnered an astonishing $778,000 in total sales, with numerous lots exceeding pre-sale estimates and setting new records.
Discover the story behind Sien’s Mother’s House Seen from the Backyard, a rare 1882 sketch by Vincent van Gogh that sold for over $1.48 million at Bonhams London. Created during the artistโs formative years in The Hague, this intimate work offers a glimpse into Van Goghโs early focus on everyday life and working-class strugglesโlong before the bold colors and swirling brushstrokes of his later masterpieces. Learn how this quiet sketch reflects the roots of a genius and the personal connections that shaped his art.
