Last June, Sotheby’s achieved a groundbreaking sale of over $6.2 million for the cryptoart “The Goose”. This generative work of blockchain art, by Dmitri Cherniak, captivated NFT enthusiasts and attracted attention for its unique story and artistic value.
Cryptoart breaks records! At an auction organized by Sotheby’s, the artwork “The Goose”, also known as Ringers #879, created by Dmitri Cherniak, stood out. At the hammer, “The Goose” fetched $5.4 million, for a final sale price of $6,215,100, all fees included. This sale marks a milestone in the world of blockchain and NFT art.
#AuctionUpdate: One of the most important works of post-blockchain generative art,@dmitricherniak’s Ringers #879 (The Goose) has just sold for $6.2 million, making it the 2nd highest generative art sale of all time. #SothebysGRAILS https://t.co/dKyqxGbAIZ pic.twitter.com/zkxoP21M9e
— Sotheby’s Metaverse (@Sothebysverse) June 15, 2023
Initially, Sotheby’s estimated that the work would sell for between $2 and $3 million. Exceeding all expectations, the final bid far exceeded the previous sale price of 2021. This record-breaking sale marks a milestone in the world of blockchain and NFT art.
Prominent NFT art pseudo-collector Punk6529 is said to be the buyer.
— 6529 (@punk6529) June 15, 2023
“The Goose has had a historic journey so far, through some key moments in NFT history, and I think its journey is just beginning”, he said in a statement.
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