Bonhams has teamed up with SuperRare for an auction to pay tribute to a pioneer of the crypto art movement
Bonhams has partnered with digital art platform "SuperRare" to launch the world's first NFT art auction, "Cryptogs: The Originals of NFT Art", co-curated by digital art platform and auction house. The auction, which took place in a webauction format, offers the first art history look at a series of works by one of crypto art's earliest artists. The auction will be held on June 21 BBB 30 at Bonhams.com and will accept payment in Ethereum. The items will be displayed in the projected art space at London's New Bond Street headquarters from June 25 to 30.
邦瀚斯由托马士·多德（Thomas Dodd）于1793年创立，是现时伦敦少数仅存的源自乔治时代的拍卖行。最初以拍卖书藉而驰名。公司扩大发展后，业务涵盖约 60 个门类的艺术精品及古董拍卖，提供专业的拍卖咨询及鉴定估值服务。 始自 1793 年的邦瀚斯是全球历史最悠久、规模最庞大的拍卖行之一。
"This is the first auction ever to focus on the pioneers of the crypto art movement," said Nima Sagharchi, head of the digital art department at Bonhams. "Long before NFT became a global focus, these artists were quietly making different works. We are working with SuperRare, one of the first platforms to promote digital art, to specialize in exclusive works that have long been recognized in the market, and Bonhams has always been happy to introduce collectors to unexplored parts of art history, and this is no exception. It is the first time in the market to appreciate and comb through the crypto art movement through the lens of art history, and it is of special significance."
Conceived in 2018 and cast in 2021
Estimated estimate: $70,000 to $100,000
The Death of Cash (Sorry Anon) by XCOPY (born 1981)
Estimated estimate: $150,000 to $200,000
An Rong& NBSP, director of arts and culture programmes at SuperRare; Said: "In addition to paying tribute to the pioneers of the crypto art movement, this collaboration provides an understanding of how crypto art began and how it connects to the next chapter of contemporary art history. We are delighted to be working with Bonhams, who understand the importance of starting from the very beginning of crypto art. We believe this racquet will be an inspiration to the crypto art community and the art world as a whole."
Matt Kane (born in 1980) "M87 Black Hole Deconstruction #9"
Estimated estimate: $70,000 to $100,000
Among the highlights of the rnetshot lot is artist Coldie's Proof of Work-Genesis (conceived in 2018, cast in 2021). This is one of Coldie's earliest crypto creations. The original was "burned" in 2019, and this is a "resurrection" cast piece. The work is inspired by the artist's hometown of California, the United States, where the 19th century "gold rush" and the 21st century virtual currency "mining fever" have much to do with each other, which is intriguing. The work is estimated to sell for $70,000 to $100,000.
Sarah "Space Loaf" by Zucker (born 1985)
Estimated estimate: $20,000 to $30,000
The artist Coldie Said: At the beginning of the "art of the encryption rise, a small group of prospective digital artists from all over the world have begun to art encryption. We come from different art, has a unique style and story to share with you. All of us to the rise of encryption art vision, at the same time has focused on the artistic creation, and has set up a vibrant community, we encourage each other, "This auction is a tribute to the pioneers of crypto art, who paved the way for future artists to soar beyond the mainstream."
In Touch by Osinachi (born 1991)
Estimated estimate: $50,000 to $70,000
Another highlight of The sale was Xcopy's The Death of Cash (Sorry Anon). The work explores a classic theme in the work of crypto pioneers: anticipating the decline of fiat money. Xcopy, from London, is only the second artist ever to "mint" NFT work on SuperRare. In March 2021, Death Dip sold at SuperRare for 1000 ETH (now about $2.5 million), setting a new record for SuperRare. "The Death of Cash (Sorry Anon)" has an estimated price of $150,000 to $200,000 and is being sold pro forma with no reserve.
Cybaroque Borghese by Miss Al Simpson (born 1973)
Estimated estimate: $12,000 to $18,000
The auction also brought 'Pauline at the Mall' by French digital artist Alotta Money. Alotta Money is known for her reproductions of famous masters and classical oil paintings. The work is estimated to be worth $40,000 to $60,000.
Pauline at the Mall by Alotta Money
Estimated estimate: $40,000 to $60,000
Other artists involved in the auction include:
Matt Kane, Osinachi, Sarah Zucker, Mattia Cuttini, Miss Al Simpson, Janne Limited
Mattia Cuttini (born 1979) Spinning Circle
Estimated estimate: $7,000 to $10,000
Coldie is an award-winning multimedia artist who lives and works in California, USA. Xcopy, based in London, explores themes of death, dystopia and alienation through twisted visual cycles. Alotta Money is a "Cyberdelic" digital artist living in France.
Untitled by Janne (born 1985)
Estimated estimate: $5,000 to $7,000
Founded in 2017 by John Crain, Charles Crain and Jonathan Perkins, SuperRare is an online peer-to-peer marketplace for non-homogeneous tokens (NFTS) based on the Ethereum blockchain technology, trading crypto art. SuperRare aims to become a social platform for the acquisition and sale of art, redefining the ethos of art collecting in the digital age.
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