Renowned auction house x.com/Sothebysverse” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Sotheby's is hosting its Digital Art Day Sale, a major event dedicated to nft auctions, which will take place from August 15 to 22.
This week-long sale highlights the intersection of art and technology, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire unique digital artworks that are shaping the future of the art market.
The auction is designed to appeal to both newcomers and seasoned collectors, featuring a diverse array of digital art forms that reflect various movements within the contemporary digital art landscape and pays tribute to pioneering female artists who have played a crucial role in the evolution of digital art.
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CryptoPunk #491 among the featured lots
One of the highlights of this auction is CryptoPunk #491 created by Larva Labs.
Launched in 2017, CryptoPunks is considered one of the first and most influential nft projects, with each of the 10,000 unique characters being algorithmically generated and stored on the ethereum blockchain.
CryptoPunk #491, a digital character from this series, is currently up for auction with an estimated value ranging from $70,000 to $100,000. At the time of writing, bidding has reached $48,000.
This auction follows previous high-profile sales of CryptoPunks, including the notable sale of CryptoPunk #7523, which fetched $11.8 million at a Sotheby's auction in 2021.
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Beeple's continuing impact on the digital art scene
Another highlight of the sale is a work by Beeple, the digital artist who gained widespread recognition with his nft “Everydays: The First 5000 Days,” which sold for a record $69.3 million in 2021.
Beeple's latest piece, “MOTHER OF EVOLUTION,” created in collaboration with Madonna, is one of the main attractions of this auction. Bidding for the work has already reached $70,000, with expectations of between $80,000 and $120,000.
Beeple's contributions to digital art have been transformative and often explore themes at the intersection of technology and creativity, making him a central figure in the current digital art revolution.
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Exploring generative art and celebrating innovative women
The Digital Art Day Sale also places a strong emphasis on generative art, a field that combines artistic expression with algorithmic processes.
The auction features works by artists such as Tyler Hobbs, including “Fidenza #795” and “Fidenza #859,” which showcase the innovative potential of generative art.
The sale also pays tribute to the contributions of pioneering women in digital art. Artists such as Vera Molnar, who has had a significant influence on the digital art field, are highlighted, celebrating her impact on the industry and her role in advancing digital creativity.
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