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Bonhams Sets Three-Part Auction of Gene Hackman Estate, Including Golden Globes and Fine Art

Bonhams says the single-owner collection offers a rare window into the actor’s private creative life.

Overview

  • The series comprises a live New York sale on November 19, preceded by an online Part II from November 8–21 and followed by an online Part III from November 25–December 4.
  • Marquee lots include Milton Avery’s Figure on the Jetty estimated at $500,000–$700,000 and Richard Diebenkorn’s Green estimated at $300,000–$500,000.
  • Three Golden Globes will be offered, covering Unforgiven (1993), The Royal Tenenbaums (2002), and Hackman’s 2003 Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Bonhams is running the sales in coordination with the Estate of Gene Hackman, highlighting provenance from the actor’s long engagement with collecting and painting.
  • Some pieces referenced in Bonhams’ materials, including an Auguste Rodin work estimated at $200,000–$300,000, had not yet appeared on the online catalogue at the time of reporting.