Gary Vaynerchuk\'s VeeFriends Doodles Auctioned at Christie\'s for $1.2 Million

Five original art doodles used to design Gary Vaynerchuk\'s highly successful VeeFriends NFT collection have fetched a staggering $1.2 million at a recent Christie\'s auction. The sale highlights the continued interest and value placed on unique digital assets and the creative process behind popular NFT projects.

The auction, held on Friday, saw significant interest in Vaynerchuk\'s hand-drawn creations. At Christie’s auction, the doodles used to create the collection were sold for $1.2 million. This impressive sum demonstrates the appeal of owning a piece of the VeeFriends story, representing the genesis of Vaynerchuk\'s innovative NFT ecosystem.

One doodle stood out among the rest. Vaynerchuk’s NFT doodle called “Empathetic Elephant” fetched the highest price at Friday’s auction, selling for $412,500. Of these, the “Empathetic Elephant” image fetched the highest price of $412,500. This iconic character clearly resonated with collectors, driving its value to new heights.

While "Empathetic Elephant" led the way, other doodles from the VeeFriends conceptualization also garnered significant bids. Five art ploughs that were created by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk for his VeeFriends NFT collection were auctioned at Christie’s on Friday for 1.2 million. Even The lowest was called “Diamond Hands,” and while specific pricing details for each piece beyond the Elephant weren\'t explicitly highlighted individually, the overall auction total speaks volumes about the value collectors see in Vaynerchuk\'s work.

This Christie\'s auction confirms the staying power of the VeeFriends project and solidifies Gary Vaynerchuk\'s position as a key figure in the NFT space. The sale underscores the potential value of original artwork behind successful NFT collections and how collectors are willing to invest in the history and creation of these digital assets.