GM Fined $35M As Steve Wynn Pays $30M For Popeye Statue
- May 16, 2014 - "You Heard It First!" On THECOUNT.COM - Since 2005
Check your list of things you need to buy and chances are a life-sized statue of cartoon Popeye is nowhere to be found.
Hotel mogul, Steve Wynn cut a check for over $28.2 million for a sculpture of the cartoon character created by pop-modern artist Jeff Koons at the Sotheby’s auction in New York on Wednesday night.
|
Advertisement |
CLICK PHOTOS TO SEE MORE
Wynn participated via phone from his desk at one of his Strip properties.
The sale was was part of a two-night auction featuring postwar and contemporary art. The overall take was said to have raked in more than $1 billion.
The mirrored sculpture will go on display in the lobby of the Wynn within the month.
Comment Your Thoughts Below! Share This Post With Friends And Family! |
TRENDING:
ONE DEAD As Rap Video Erupts in GUNFIRE At Palms Las Vegas
Former MLB Player Returning To PLAY At 55!
|
FOLLOW @TheCountNews |
|
FILE UNDER: Andy Warhol, Auction, Christie, Jeff Koons, New York, Popeye, Sotheby, Steve Wynn |