by Vanessa Schmitz-Grucker
Her aquatint Achilles (2015) sold for $50,000 at Christie’s on May 14.
Julie Mehretu (b. 1970) ranked among 2019’s top 10 female artists, but after Covid hit her works nearly dropped out of sight. Now they’re back. Her aquatint Achilles (2015) sold for $50,000 at Christie’s on May 14, far surpassing its $14,000 estimate. Read more