Kneeling Hitler sculpture could fetch over $10M at auction
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A controversial sculpture of a kneeling Hitler by the edgy Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan (muh-RIHT’-zee-oh KAT’-eh-lahn) is among the highlights of a special sale at Christie’s auction house in New York.
“Him” appears as a child-like figure in a grey suit kneeling in prayer when viewed from the rear. But from the front, viewers come face-to-face with an unmistakable likeness of Hitler.
It will be offered May 8 as part of Christie’s “Bound to Fail,” a curated sale where it could bring $10 million to $15 million.
Another major work in the sale is Jeff Koons’ “One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank.” The 1985 sculpture depicts a basketball suspended inside a vitrine of distilled water. It could sell for over $12 million.
Both works are coming to auction for the first time.
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