The Robert B. and Beatrice C. Mayer Collection
The Mayer Family Collection achieved a grand total of $174,500,000. A world auction record was set for Robert Rauschenberg’s Buffalo II, which sold for $88,805,000.
The Book.
One of the preeminent collections of Pop art, this exclusive volume was published to coincide with the sale of The Robert B. and Beatrice C. Mayer Family Collection at Christie’s New York in May 2019. Showcasing the best in Pop Art, from Andy Warhol’s seductive Liz to Roy Lichtenstein’s pivotal Kiss III, and Robert Rauschenberg’s iconic Buffalo II, the collection of Robert and Beatrice (Buddy) Mayer represents the best of 1960s American art. With original scholarly essays accompanying each piece, as well as a fitting tribute to the renowned collectors, this vibrant publication serves as a rare time capsule into the apex of the Pop art movement.
Publisher: Christie’s Inc., May 2019
Marci Imamoglu, Design // Various Authors
“[The collection] elevated contemporary art in Chicago at a time when the city’s exposure to current trends was limited.”
— Marla Hand