Damien Hirst’s 2006 work The Incomplete Truth — featuring the dove floating in formaldehyde — fetched the most at £911,250.Michael Craig-Martin’s cartoon of George sold for £175,000 — almost triple the estimate of £60,000.George, who was 53 when he died on Christmas Day 2016, kept more than 150 pictures and sculptures at his Berkshire mansion. Christie’s held the auction last Wedesnday at its London base.
Money raised will go to charities supported by the former Wham! star, whose hits included Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and Careless Whisper. Kenny, who was George’s partner for 13 years, attended the live auction, as did Tamara Ecclestone’s husband Jay Rutland.Alamy Live NewsDamien Hirst’s 2006 work The Incomplete Truth fetched £911,2500207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP
£11.3million according to the Express
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