Hindman’s ‘Never Too Much’ auction earns $1.1M with works by Powell and Abercrombie

Stephen Rolfe Powell, ‘Mendacious Guppy Johnson,’ from the Teasers series, $20,160. Image courtesy of Hindman
Stephen Rolfe Powell, ‘Mendacious Guppy Johnson,’ from the Teasers series, $20,160. Image courtesy of Hindman
Stephen Rolfe Powell, ‘Mendacious Guppy Johnson,’ from the Teasers series, $20,160. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – Hindman’s Summer Jukebox-themed fine art and modern design auction achieved $1.1 million, a new house record for the annual sale. This year’s sale, held on July 27, was titled Never Too Much after Luther Vandross’s debut single, which proved to be prophetic as several lots vaulted well past their estimates on the way to auction records. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hindman’s Never Too Much sale has just enough art and design, July 27

Mario Minale red and blue LEGO chair, estimated at $6,000-$8,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Mario Minale red and blue LEGO chair, estimated at $6,000-$8,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Mario Minale red and blue LEGO chair, estimated at $6,000-$8,000. Courtesy Hindman

CHICAGO – On Thursday, July 27, Hindman will present Never Too Much, the spirited fourth installment of the firm’s fine art and design summer auction series inspired by a pop hit. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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