YSL's Dragon Chair by Eileen Gray crushes record for the most expensive work of 20th Century Design

Three Eileen Gray lots from Christie's Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge auction crushed the world record for the most expensive work of 20th Century Design at auction, previously held by a Carlo Mollino table, also sold by Christies. The "Dragon Chair" sold for $28.3 million, the sideboard for $5.25 million, and the "Satellite" Suspension lamp sold for $3.85 million.

What is of special note, the buyer for the Dragon Chair, was in fact the original dealer that sold YSL the chair in the 1970s.

Another notable finish was a custom made bar by Francois-Xavier Lalanne, realizing $3.56 million (originally estimated at $255,536 - $383,304).

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Via Bloomberg.