Michelangelo's Foot realises $23.1m Hammer

February 5 2026

Picture: Christie's

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The aforementioned study of a foot by Michelangelo at Christie's New York soared past its $2m - $3m estimate this afternoon to realise a total of $23.1m (hammer), which is $27.2m including commission. An impressive work of art, and a now staggering price to go along with it, considering its size.

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