Sotheby’s first sole proprietorship NFT auction is hosted by MaxStealth’s collection
The pseudonymous NFT collector MaxStealth, who made headlines when he was among the collectors of Batman art, sold for 540.86 ETH, or about $200,000 at the time. Guess what, the NFT enthusiast’s collection of 26 of the most iconic works is up for auction in the first sole owner NFT sale at Sotheby’s.
The NFT auction “Inside the World of MaxStealth: A Timeless Collection” is not only the world’s first sole proprietorship NFT auction, but also the first NFT auction held directly at Sotheby’s.
New Zealand-born MaxStealth is a Web3 visionary and NFT collector who also owns a number of other valuable crypto artworks.
He has a personal collection that includes works by XCOPY, Pak, Hackatao and Beeple. That is correct! Some of these iconic NFTs will now be auctioned off at Sotheby’s New York auction room on September 14 at 4 p.m. EDT.
What NFTs can we expect to see in Sotheby’s first one-owner NFT sale, you ask?
Pak’s works Conversion Routine and Tide Routine are on their way to the block. These NFTs are part of the artist’s ongoing “Routine” series.
The work of XCOPY, a well-known GIF artist, entitled Departed, is also included among the 26 NFTs. It features XCOPY’s signature dark glitch aesthetic that MaxStealth acquired on the secondary market.
“For me, XCOPY was always a superstar. His style is unique, it’s striking and unlike any other artist in this room, there was no doubt that I would buy an XCOPY.”
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Beeple, one of the most famous artists, is known for his “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” NFT, which caused quite a stir. His work to be auctioned includes Bull Run, Infected and Into the Ether.
Other notable NFTs from “Inside the World of MaxStealth: A Timeless Collection” include “Elephant Dreams” by RAC and Andrés Reisinger, as well as three playful animations by Hackatao.
At the heart of the collection is a group of NFTs known as “The Great 7”, a group of seven works purchased in a single week in October 2020. These include works by Pak, Hackatao, XCOPY, Andrés Reisinger and Trevor Jones & José Delbo .
“Looking back at history, I truly believe that 2020 will be seen as an iconic year in the NFT art space,” he says. “The technology behind NFTs is the foundation of Web3. Total transparency, 100% provenance,” said MaxStealth.
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