Abstract Face, 2012
This artwork by George Condo belongs to his acclaimed series of “Abstract Head” paintings, a body of work that has defined his mature production over the last two decades. In this piece, Condo fuses cubism, surrealism, and expressionism into a distorted human visage rendered in pastel tones. The fragmented features and exaggerated proportions convey both emotional intensity and playful dissonance, encapsulating what the artist terms “psychological cubism.” As the pair to Abstract Face (2), sold at Christie’s New York in 2023 for $516,600, the present work is a strong representative of the decade most sought after in Condo’s market.
From 2008 to 2018, Condo’s works have consistently dominated auction results, accounting for his 30 highest-selling lots. In this period, the sell-through rate exceeds 84% across all media, and rises to 90% for works on paper, with more than 83% surpassing their high estimate. These figures underline the robust demand for this segment, reinforced by record results even during global market uncertainty. Within this context, Abstract Face stands out as both a representative example of Condo’s most collected decade and a compelling investment opportunity.
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