TOP's first Art Auction sold USD17Million - the first K-celebrity to achieve this success

[Foodielove]

As some of your may have known, TOP collaborated with Sothebys to organize his first Art Exhibition / Auction for charity in Hong Kong this October.

 

 

The auction took place this afternoon and within just an hour, 25/28 art pieces were sold out at multiples of their estimated prices.

 

The auction is proven to be a huge success when the total sale of the collection went up to HKD 135,700,000 ~ USD 17,500,000

 

 

 

The most priced piece is JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT's INFANTRY sold at HKD 46,680,000 (~$6M)

 

Even his used pillow was sold at HKD 137,500 (~$15K)

 

 

 

 

T.O.P is also the first Korean Celebrity to participate in such Art event and carve such success, also the first KR celebrity who made it to H.Bazaar Art and he also got featured on CNN for his Art Exhibition.

 

I'm so so so proud of T.O.P. He truly made his passion become a reality! I was so surprised at how fast and smooth the auction went and I was so shocked at all the prices.

 

The fact that this is TOP's first ever Art exhibition, first ever Auction, all collected and curated by him, and yet it managed to sold out with a total sale that doubled its initial estimate - is truly truly amazing.

 

It's even more amazing when he would use the money earned to fund and promote young artists in the field. I can't express how proud I am because of him  

 

 

 

WHAT AN ART! WHAT A KING!  

[rosesquare]

a little correction OP, there were 28 lots available and 25 were sold. 

[Foodielove]

a little correction OP, there were 28 lots available and 25 were sold. 

 

Oh thanks I'll edit

[Eyeveal]

is some of that going in his pocket

[aiwazerodesu]

Proud of our TOP hyung 

 

A rapper, singer-songwriter, actor and art curator.

[Foodielove]

is some of that going in his pocket

 

He said this auction is all for charity to fund some Korean Artist association to help the young artists.

 

I'm not sure if he'll keep some or not. 

[remembering]

Unless, some of those was his art pieces, no. He said he wasn't going to receive commission from the sale.

[Kayden411]

some amazing pieces. glad to hear most of it will go to a good cause to help young artists. support the arts!

[Haier]

is some of that going in his pocket

Unless, some of those was his art pieces, no. He said he wasn't going to receive commission from the sale.

He is so amazing, did this auction solely because of his passion in art

And he spent a year despite his busy schedule collecting/picking art piece for this

[Queen.Of.Vilebloods]

And he did it all to support young Korean artists

I am so proud of him, he's an amazing person, I love you Tabi

[Peach Macaron]

So proud 

[louisamizi]

Our Tabi is a great man.

[remembering]

Sotheby’s had it estimated at almost $12 million so he did better than expected.

 

Good Job, TOP.

[Oceangreen]

Congrats, Tabi! So proud of him!

[Marydo~~]

Congratulations TOP, he is amazing 

[ana1234]

..The fact that this is TOP's first ever Art exhibition, first ever Auction, all collected and curated by him, and yet it managed to sold out with a total sale that tripled its initial estimate - is truly truly amazing.  

[CHOROS]

Congrats TOP!!! His really doing amazing with his passion...... ART!!!!

[alelozxz]

DAMN   

So freakin happy for him, and proud #whataKing

[neozone]

I'm so proud of him <3333. He did this auction to help young artists and this made it more meaningful ^^.

[rosesquare]

UPDATE :

 

Here's the newest sale total from Sotheby's!

 

Congratulations on the big success Tabi!   So proud of him!

[Amandha]

Damnnnnn $$$$$$$$

[Eirin]

WELL DONE SEUNGHYUN <3333

[Dani_loves_BigBang]

Congratulations, Mr. Choi!!    

I'm glad the auction was such a success!!!

 

I'm so proud of him!!! He spent a whole year preparing this project (in despite of his tight schedule) with so much passion and dedication! I'm really happy he's accomplished his goal. And the fact that he did this with the purpose of helping young artists makes the whole thing even more awesome!!

[Mystery Survivor]

Such a great result. I'm especially glad that all the pieces from somewhat less known Asian artists were sold at great prices. However, I'm surprised that the pieces that weren't sold were from Andy Warhol, George Condo, and Sigmar Polke. I wonder if before the auction Sotheby should have promoted a bit more actual pieces on sale as I feel that those pieces didn't get sold 'cause collectors weren't aware of them being on the market?

[Homiez]

Hope more talented artist will do this kind of thing as well to help young artists because everyone deserved.