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Warhol Meets Beuys: Two Giants of Post-War Art | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-24 | Presented in partnership with United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty, this powerful example of Andy Warhol's renowned silkscreen portraits, his portrait of Joseph Beuys, achieves a remarkable fusion of resemblance and individuality. Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys, the towering figures of post-war art in America and Germany, first met at an exhibition opening at Galerie Hans Meyer in Düsseldorf in May 1979. The two artists crossed paths multiple times after their initial encounter, most notably during the installation of Beuys’s major retrospective at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York in November 1979. It was on this occasion that the idea for this celebrated series of portraits was initiated. Beuys then visited Warhol’s studio, The Factory, to have his picture taken, coincidentally arriving at the very moment when Georgia O’Keeffe was being photographed. Warhol relied on his Polaroid Big Shot camera to immortalise the timeless image of Beuys in his distinctive and iconic felt hat and sleeveless jacket. These Polaroid photographs subsequently became the foundation for a series of screen-printed portraits created between 1980 and 1986.This mysterious and alluring work is on offer as part of the Contemporary Day Auction, including the Ralph I. Goldenberg Collection taking placing at Sotheby's London on 26 June.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sales? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/contemporary-day-auction-including-the-ralph-i-goldenberg-collection?s=intro
Picasso’s Post-War Masterpiece: Unveiling ‘Guitare sur un tapis rouge’ | Expert Voices | Sotheby’s Sothebys 2024-06-22 | Join expert voice Helena Newman as she explores Pablo Picasso’s 'Guitare sur un tapis rouge' from 1922. This painting, a celebration of color and form, is a highlight of Sotheby's London's upcoming Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction, including the Ralph I. Goldenberg Collection on 25 June.Exemplifying Picasso’s bold stylistic evolution following the First World War and drawing on the Cubist idiom he pioneered, the work showcases a vibrant positivity and a playful approach to still life. Discover how this piece marks a shift from somber, linear Cubism to the exuberant compositions of his post-war period, reflecting his domestic contentment and general happiness. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sales? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/modern-contemporary-evening-auction-including-the-ralph-i-goldenberg-collection?s=intro
Tamara de Lempickas Nu adossé I: A Masterpiece of Modernity and Feminine Power | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-20 | Explore the captivating world of the iconic Tamara de Lempicka, a trailblazer in modern art known for her evocative portraits of women. Discover the story behind her iconic painting 'Nu adossé I,' a radiant piece that exemplifies her unique blend of Renaissance influence and Cubist geometry. This mesmerizing painting is a highlight of Sotheby's London's Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction, including the Ralph I. Goldenberg Collection, presented in partnership with United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty, on 25 June. From her early years in Poland to her transformative studies in Paris, 'Nu adossé I' remains a powerful testament to Tamara de Lempicka's legacy in the Art Deco movement.Taking place live in London on 25 June, Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction will encompass over a century of pioneering artistic production. Beginning with the innovations of the Impressionists, it spans the birth of Modernism in the early 20th century through to the evolution of Abstract Expressionism and Contemporary abstraction and figuration.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sales? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/modern-contemporary-evening-auction-including-the-ralph-i-goldenberg-collection?s=intro
Unpacking the Meaning in Basquiats Portrait of the Artist as a Young Derelict | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-19 | Presented in partnership with United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty, pulsating with raw energy and a compelling visceral strength, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Derelict is a masterpiece of Jean-Michael Basquiat’s oeuvre, painted when the artist was at the magisterial height of his creative powers. Reminiscent of a Renaissance altarpiece in its imposing scale and triptych format, this is a seminal and utterly unique construction; through this devotional totem the artist seeks to ennoble the street and enshrine himself and his graffiti artist peers as heroes and martyrs.This timeless masterpiece is on offer as part of the Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction, including the Ralph I. Goldenberg Collection taking place at Sotheby's London on 25 June.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/modern-contemporary-evening-auction-including-the-ralph-i-goldenberg-collection
J.K. Rowlings £300,000-500,000 Hand Written Copy of Beedle the Bard at #Sothebys #Books Sothebys 2024-06-17 | A rare presentation copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, created, hand-written and illustrated by #harrypotter author #JKRowling, will feature in Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana on 12 June 2024. The book, which is estimated to reach £300,000-500,000, is one of only seven that J.K Rowling produced and was presented to British publisher Barry Cunningham, who famously accepted the first Harry Potter book for publication.The copy holds considerable special significance, as Cunningham played an instrumental role in launching J.K Rowling’s career as an international best-selling author. In a dedication written in the front of the book, JK Rowling wrote: “To Barry, the man who thought an overlong novel about a boy wizard in glasses might just sell… THANK YOU”.#books #rarebooks #beedlethebard #manuscripts #wizard #author #british #britishliterature
J.K. Rowlings Hand Written Copy of Beedle the Bard | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-17 | A rare presentation copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, created, hand-written and illustrated by Harry Potter author JK Rowling, will feature in Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana on 12 June 2024. The book, which is estimated to reach £300,000-500,000, is one of only seven that J.K Rowling produced and was presented to British publisher Barry Cunningham, who famously accepted the first Harry Potter book for publication.The copy holds considerable special significance, as Cunningham played an instrumental role in launching J.K Rowling’s career as an international best-selling author. In a dedication written in the front of the book, JK Rowling wrote: “To Barry, the man who thought an overlong novel about a boy wizard in glasses might just sell… THANK YOU”.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sales? ►►sothebys.com/en/articles/highly-desirable-handwritten-copy-of-jk-rowlings-beedle-the-bard-to-feature-in-sale
Primary Structures: The Vision Behind the Esteemed Collection of Ralph I. Goldenberg | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-17 | Presented in partnership with United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty, the London Summer Season features a group of works from the esteemed collection of the late Ralph I. Goldenberg, a culmination of five decades of courageous, curious, and passionate collecting. From the pared-back minimalism of Robert Ryman, to the bold and assertive abstractions of Cy Twombly and Gerhard Richter, and the monumental and the fragile, to the ephemeral and the eternal, the collection weaves a rich tapestry of 20th Century art.Goldenberg’s outlook echoes the pivotal 1966 exhibition at the Jewish Museum, New York, Primary Structures: Younger American and British Sculptors. Primary Structures was the first American museum exhibition of the movement now known as Minimalism wherein the phenomenology of perception was continuously interrogated. The collection is thus underscored by Goldenberg’s profound regard for the artists' process, whether formal or conceptual in nature. This mythic collection is on offer across the Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction and the Contemporary Day Auction, taking place at Sotheby's London on 25 and 26 June.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sales? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/modern-contemporary-evening-auction-including-the-ralph-i-goldenberg-collection?s=introsothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/contemporary-day-auction-including-the-ralph-i-goldenberg-collection?s=intro
A Closer Look at Nguyễn Phan Chánhs Rare Masterpiece ‘Les Chanteuses de Campagne | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-13 | Emerging from nearly a century of obscurity, Sotheby's will offer a rare and remarkable painting by one of Vietnam's leading modern artists, Nguyễn Phan Chánh's ‘Les Chanteuses de Campagne'. Created in 1930 during Chánh's peak creative period, this painting is poised to set an auction record and stands as the artist's most significant work ever to market.Executed in 1930, 'Les Chanteuses de Campagne' exemplifies Chánh's most sought-after period, from 1930 to 1935, capturing everyday moments with unparalleled intimacy. The painting portrays two women of modest means in a candid moment, rooted in earthy tones. This composition, reflecting Chánh's focus on authentic action over aesthetic novelty, offers viewers a poignant glimpse into everyday life in early 20th-century Vietnam.The work will be auctioned as part of the Arts d'Asie sale on 14 June at Sotheby’s Paris and will be on public exhibition from 8-13 June alongside other works from the auction.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/digital-catalogues/arts-dasie-pf2407?locale=en
How Art from 12 British Museums Came Together at Sotheby’s | Inside London: An Artistic Crossroads Sothebys 2024-06-13 | For centuries, the UK’s creative energy, cultural diversity, rich heritage and culture of patronage have acted as compelling magnets for visitors and creatives alike. The nation has long been a cultural melting-pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves.In celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s, in partnership with Art UK and twelve museums across the country, will stage a month-long exhibition, open to the public and free of charge, shining a spotlight on the UK as a centre of creative cross-pollination.The exhibition, London: An Artistic Crossroads, will bring together an assemblage of remarkable works by artists who passed through or settled in the UK during their lifetime. The earliest of the works is a vivacious portrait by Flemish artist Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, who became one of the most sought-after portraitists in England during the 16th century. It is joined by a vibrant landscape by André Derain, for whom London was a place of explosive transformation, as well as an iconic Composition by Piet Mondrian who, out of fear of German invasion and encouraged by Ben Nicholson, left Paris for Hampstead in 1938. Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon and Dame Lucie Rie are included in the line up, all émigrés, Freud from metropolitan Germany, Bacon from rural Ireland and Rie from Vienna, in addition to Frank Bowling, R.B. Kitaj and Dame Magdalene Odundo, among others.The exhibition coincides with NG200 - the Bicentenary celebrations of London’s National Gallery - which it is intended to complement. As the National Gallery launches its National Treasures programme, where twelve of the nation’s most iconic and well-loved paintings from the collection are lent to twelve venues across the UK, this exhibition does the reverse: bringing twelve works from major regional collections together in the capital city.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the exhibition? ►►sothebys.com/en/series/the-summer-season#london-an-artistic-crossroads
LIVE | Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction, including the Ralph I. Goldenberg Collection Sothebys 2024-06-12 | Presented in partnership with United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty and taking place live from London, Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction will encompass over a century of pioneering artistic production. Beginning with the innovations of the Impressionists, it spans the birth of Modernism in the early 20th century through to the evolution of Abstract Expressionism and Contemporary abstraction and figuration. The sale includes a group of works from the esteemed collection of Ralph l. Goldenberg; a collection that is defined by the singular perspective of an extraordinary collector driven by diligence, intellect and, above all, curiosity. Other highlights by Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti, as well as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paula Rego and Lucio Fontana illustrate crucial moments in the history of this important and influential period of artistic innovation.
Inside the First Ever Champagne Only Auction from Pierre Chens Legendary Wine Cellar Sothebys 2024-06-11 | On 20 June, in Paris, Sotheby’s will stage “The Ultimate Champagnes” - the first ever auction devoted exclusively to Champagne. The sale – comprising a treasure trove of the greatest Champagnes ever produced – will also mark the first time Sotheby’s has staged a live wine auction in the French capital. On 2 July, the spotlight will shift to Burgundy for a unique event at the exclusive Couvent des Cordeliers in Beaune. Featuring the crème de la crème of Burgundy wines, “Live in the Vines” will be the first single-owner wine auction to be staged in a region famed for its Grand Cru vineyards. With over 3,000 meticulously curated bottles of Champagne and Burgundy, these sales represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire rare and legendary wines from the most esteemed collection in the world. Assembled over some forty years with care, connoisseurship and a keen palate, the wines come from the revered cellars of Pierre Chen, whose collections of both wine and art rank among the greatest in the world. While the 25,000 bottles to be sold represent just a fraction of Mr. Chen’s vast collection, their sale nonetheless represents a defining moment for the market at a time when interest in, and demand for, wine is at an all-time high. Beyond the great names like Krug, Dom Pérignon, Salon, and Roederer, this sale reflects Mr. Chen’s inquisitive and visionary approach to collecting. Long before Taittinger’s Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs became a market favourite, Pierre Chen recognized its potential. His foresight is also evident in the remarkable depth of Bollinger’s Vieilles Vignes Françaises, spanning a wide array of vintages. It is Mr. Chen’s early appreciation for the potential of these wines that allowed him the opportunity to build this unparalleled collection.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►`sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/the-epicureans-atlas-the-ultimate-champagnes?locale=en
How Paula Rego Paved the Way for Female Artists | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-06 | Paula Rego's Meadow is an unequivocal masterpiece. The apogee of the artist’s psychological exploration of the human condition, the present work is a masterful multi-figured composition, mapping out the artist’s fascinating subconscious. With signature ambiguity and frank honesty, Rego draws up the complexities of male-female relationships: the disquieting interplay between obedience and defiance, fear and desire, agency and passivity. Rego’s flair is in her superb draftsmanship and expert translation of pastel into flesh, which has positioned her at the forefront of contemporary figurative painting.This deep and complex work is a star lot of the Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction, including the Ralph I. Goldenberg Collection taking place at Sotheby's London on 25 June.
Everyone Looks Better with Magnificent #Jewels | #sothebys #luxury #jewelry #jewellerycollection Sothebys 2024-06-05 | Everyone looks better with magnificent jewels—even Old Master #paintings!Prepare to be captivated by this June's auction of Magnificent Jewels, presenting a spectacular array of #diamonds and colored #stones, alongside an impressive selection of #vintage jewels from prestigious houses like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Among the highlights are several notable private collections, each offering a glimpse into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled beauty.Sotheby's New York will hold the LIVE Magnificent Jewels sale on 7 June 2024 at 10AM EST.Sotheby's Luxury Week and Magnificent Jewels auction is presented in partnership with Silversea. #vancleefarpels #cartier #tiffany #tiffanyandco #jewellerycollection #auction #art #fashion #luxurylifestyle #lifestyle
The shapes of #Cartier #watches from #Sothebys Important Watches sale Sothebys 2024-06-05 | Sotheby’s Watches proudly presented our New York Important Watches Sale on 5 June in partnership with Silversea. This sale presented a number of vintage, sought-after 'neo-vintage' and exclusive modern timepieces from a selection of renowned brands such as Cartier, Rolex, and Patek Philippe at a range of estimates accessible to both the new and seasoned collector.#watches #collection #collector #luxury #lifestyle #style #fashion #auction #timepiece #cartier #rolex #patekphilippe #audemarspiguet #nyc
Dive into the History of One of the Most Coveted Timepieces: The Patek Philippe Nautilus | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-04 | It’s time to dive into the history of Patek Philippe’s iconic Nautilus watch, one of the rarest and most sought-after timepieces in the world. Known for its distinctive case with exquisite beveling, brushing, and polishing, the Nautilus is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Discover the story behind its creation and learn how it became a legend in the watchmaking industry. Sotheby’s is delighted to present an exceptional collection of Nautilus watches in our upcoming Important Watches auction, with highlights including the highly coveted Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 with an 'olive green' dial and baguette diamond-set bezel from the personal collection of Hollywood legend and passionate watch collector, Sylvester Stallone.The Important Watches auction, presented in partnership with Silversea, will take place live in New York City on June 5th, 2024, at 9 AM.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/important-watches-N11527?s=intro
Meet Apex: The Finest Stegosaurus Fossil Ever to Come to Auction | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-03 | Apex is estimated to fetch between $4 million and $6 million when it comes to auction in July. Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's Global Head of Science and Popular Culture, says it is the first time a specimen of this kind has been offered by a major international auction house. "This is an incredibly important discovery, and I don't know of another stegosaurus that matches the size and quality of this one." Hatton explains that Apex is approximately 11.5ft tall, 27ft long and 6ft wide - almost twice the size of Sophie, the Stegosaurus in London's Natural History Museum. "The quality of the fossil is excellent," she adds. "Even impressions of the skin have been preserved."Apex will be offered in the Natural History and Space Exploration auction on 17 July at Sotheby's New York.
A Celebration of British Printmaking | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-06-03 | Sotheby’s London is delighted to present British prints from the collection of Leslie and Johanna Garfield. Together, the visionary American collectors and philanthropists championed British art in the United States, promoting the work of the Grosvenor School in particular through generous museum loans and bequests. Open for bidding from 30 May–7 June, A Celebration of British Printmaking features highlights from the Garfield’s storied collection. From striking linoleum cuts by pioneering modernists such as Claude Flight and Sybil Andrews to celebrated works by contemporary printmakers including David Hockney and Grayson Perry, the range of works on offer illuminate a graphic timeline of life and progress in Post-War Britain.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►► sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/a-celebration-of-british-printmaking
Discover Tamotsu Yagi’s Art & Design Collection: No Detail is Small | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-28 | It is a rare and special opportunity to view a collection assembled over many decades by an artist, often serving as a significant source of inspiration for their own work. "No Detail is Small: Art and Design from The Tamotsu Yagi Collection" is one such collection, created by one of the most accomplished and visionary Art Directors of his generation. This collection narrates the profoundly personal story of Tamotsu Yagi’s parallel journeys as both a collector and creator, embodying the principles of good design that Yagi has championed throughout his career. In Yagi's own words: “Design should be equipped with social relevance, in addition to beauty and functionality.” In 2000, Yagi received a direct commission from Steve Jobs to define the design concepts that would become the Apple store. His graphic and industrial design works are part of the permanent collection at SFMOMA, and he is currently serving as the Art Director for the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/digital-catalogues/no-detail-is-small-art-and-design-from-the-tamotsu-yagi-collection
How This Portrait of Sir Winston Churchill Avoided Destruction | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-28 | Winston Churchill was one of the 20th century’s most consequential figures. As a result of his remarkable political career and wartime leadership he also became one of its most reproduced characters; he has in fact been described by the curators of the National Portrait Gallery in London as ‘the most famous face of the twentieth century’. Painters, satirists, photographers were all drawn to his celebrity and presence, and their output was produced to different effect and with a variety of functions through different periods of his life and career.In celebration of Churchill's 80th birthday, the Houses of Parliament issued formal gifts, one of which was a commissioned portrait to be painted by Modern British artist, Graham Sutherland. Ultimately the final portrait was destroyed but one of Sutherland's studies for this commission survived, and portrays a rather different Churchill which features as the start of the Modern British & Irish Art Evening Auction taking place at Sotheby's London on 6 June.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/modern-british-art
Outbid 30 Years Ago, Eduardo Costantini Finally Won This Leonora Carrington Masterpiece at Auction Sothebys 2024-05-18 | Thirty years ago, Eduardo F. Costantini stopped bidding on Leonora Carrington’s ‘Les Distractions de Dagobert’ when the price began to climb. He regretted it ever since. In a standout, record-breaking moment during the Modern Evening Auction at Sotheby's, Costantini finally won the Surrealist masterpiece for a staggering $28.5 million following a 10-minute bidding battle that smashed the artist’s previous auction record. The work will be exhibited at the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, which Costantini founded in 2001. A fan of the work for all these years, he remarked that Carrington’s whimsical depiction of King Dagobert I is “one of the most admired works in the history of surrealism and an unparalleled masterpiece of Latin American art.”* * * * * * Hace treinta años, Eduardo F. Costantini dejó de pujar por 'Les Distractions de Dagobert' de Leonora Carrington cuando el precio empezó a subir. Lo ha lamentado desde entonces. Y ahora finalmente la obra es suya.En un momento deslumbrante que marcó un nuevo récord durante la subasta nocturna moderna en #SothebysNewYork el miércoles, la obra maestra surrealista de Carrington se vendió por 28,5 millones de dólares tras una batalla de ofertas de 10 minutos que superó el récord anterior en subasta que tenía la artista.La obra se exhibirá en Malba, el Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, que Costantini fundó en 2001. Fanático de la obra durante todos estos años, comentó que la fantástica representación que hace Carrington del rey Dagoberto I es “una de las obras más admiradas en la historia del surrealismo y una obra maestra incomparable del arte latinoamericano”.* * * * * * * Want to watch the bidding battle? ►► youtu.be/I2lAGxP6ZZwStill haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys
Find Out Why this Old Master Painting is Really All About Sex | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-17 | The Wedding Dance typifies Pieter Brueghel the Younger’s fascination with depicting rural life in the Low Countries. An iconic representation of rustic merry-making that combines landscape and genre, the scene was among the artist’s most successful compositions, one often repeated by Brueghel and his workshop. A celebration of the simple pleasure derived from dancing among friends, the painting epitomizes the type of scene popularized by the Brueghel dynasty.An uninhibited spirit of warmth and joviality suffuses the composition, which captures all manner of carousing. The pathos-imbued depiction of bawdiness focuses on four couples who dance in the foreground accompanied by two bagpipers at right. Behind the eight dancers, other wedding guests embrace, imbibe, and cavort, their exuberance almost overshadowing the happy couple. The bride, distinguished by her flowing locks and the simple crown hanging above her (denoting her as “queen for the day”), sits before a lilac cloth of honor. Two bonneted women—perhaps her mother and mother-in-law—flank her as one of the attendees places a silver coin on a platter. The bridegroom’s identity remains difficult to ascertain.The Wedding Dance will be sold in Master Paintings on 22 May 2024 in New York. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/master-paintings?lotFilter=AllLots
Alexander Calders Blue Moon Mobile Sells for $14.4 Million After 6 Minutes of Bidding | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-16 | Once in a ‘Blue Moon’ — Auctioneer Oliver Barker brought the hammer down on Alexander Calder’s 25-foot mobile after a heated bidding battle. The gravity-defying work, which hung above the auction room, ultimately sold for $14.4 million and surpassed the high estimate by over $4 million. The 2024 New York Sales are presented in partnership with Celine. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► / sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy
Record-Breaking Bidding Battle Hits $28.5 Million for Leonora Carrington Surrealist Masterpiece Sothebys 2024-05-16 | After an emotional bidding battle between many passionate bidders, Leonora Carrington's 1945 Surrealist masterpiece 'Les Distractions de Dagobert' finally sold to applause for a record-breaking $28.5 million in the Modern Evening Auction at Sotheby's New York. Tonight’s sale makes Carrington the fourth-highest selling Surrealist artist of all time and the fifth-highest selling woman artist of any era.“I was the underbidder 30 years ago for this picture," said the new owner. "And I didn’t want to miss it this time.”The appearance of 'Les Distractions de Dagobert' at public auction for the first time in three decades heralds the turn of a new page in art and auction history.The 2024 New York Sales are presented in partnership with Celine. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► / sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy
LIVE from New York | Modern Evening Auction Sothebys 2024-05-16 | Presented in partnership with CELINE, the Modern Evening Auction will present artworks that capture the spirit of artists working around the globe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who dared to challenge established norms of artistic practice to create a new and wholly modern vision of art. Tracing the historic throughlines and cross-continental dialogues between artists working across Impressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism, the Modern sale will spotlight these critical developments of the last 150 years.
Four of Joan Mitchells Abstract Masterpieces Sell for $45.2 Million at Auction | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-15 | With auctioneer Oliver Barker commanding a flurry of bids from the rostrum, a quartet of four Joan Mitchell paintings offered in succession during the Contemporary Evening Auction at Sotheby's New York totaled an impressive $45.2 million, far exceeding their combined estimate. Representing the most significant selection of paintings from Mitchell to ever come to market—and hailing from the same esteemed private collection—these defining masterworks span nearly half a century of artistic production. Together, the conversation between these paintings offers a visual timeline of the radical transformations of Joan Mitchell’s practice from c. 1955 through to 1989. The 2024 New York Sales are presented in partnership with Celine. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy
$2 Million in Two Minute Bidding Battle for Alice Neels Gerard Malanga | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-15 | A battle unfolded for Alice Neel's evocative portrait, 'Gerard Malanga,' culminating in a noteworthy sale of $2.2 million at Sotheby's Contemporary Evening Auction, presented in partnership with Celine. Held in the same private collection for over two decades, 'Gerard Malanga' has been extensively and internationally exhibited, notably included in her monumental traveling retrospective in 2022-23 at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Barbican Art Gallery, London; and Munch Museum, Oslo. Born of Social Realism, Neel’s timeless mastery lies in her ability to lay bare the vulnerabilities of her sitters, and her painterly enterprise renders representation—both in her commitment to figuration and progressive racial and sexual activism—as relevant as ever.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy#contemporaryart #auction #bidding #art #artcollectors
Frank Stellas Ifafa I Hits $15.3 Million During Auction Bidding Battle | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-15 | A gripping $15.3 million bidding battle ignited within the charged ambiance of Sotheby's Contemporary Evening Auction, in partnership with Celine, as bidders fiercely contested for Frank Stella's striking work 'Ifafa I” (1964). ‘Ifafa I’ not only captures Frank Stella at his most inventive but also the seismic shifts in art history that took place in the middle of the last century.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy#contemporaryart #auction #bidding #art #artcollectors
$4.7 Million Bidding Battle for Yayoi Kusamas The Pacific Ocean | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-14 | A fierce bidding battle ensued in the saleroom during Sotheby's Contemporary Evening Auction over one of Yayoi Kusama's early masterpieces, 'The Pacific Ocean' (1958), ultimately fetching a staggering $4.7 million. Inspired by the rippling sea viewed from her airplane window, 'The Pacific Ocean' encapsulates Kusama's boundless creativity and serves as a poignant testament to her lifelong exploration of the personal and universal. With its intricate network of black forms resembling pebbles, 'The Pacific Ocean' offers viewers a glimpse into Yayoi Kusama's extraordinary mind.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy#yayoikusama #contemporaryart #bidding #auction #auctions #art #biddingwars #modernart
$7.5 Million in 6 Minutes in Head-to-Head Bidding Battle for Cy Twombly | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-14 | A truly electrifying 6-minute showdown within the packed room at Sotheby's New York's Contemporary Evening Auction. Bidders engaged in a $7.5M rapid-fire bidding battle over 'Untitled' by Cy Twombly, one of the most sought-after post-war artists on the market. Painted two years after the artist’s defining move from New York to Rome, Cy Twombly’s 'Untitled' (1959) features the furious scrawls, graphic ciphers and expressive swaths of paint that are characteristic of the artist’s celebrated Baroque period. Owned consecutively by three private Italian collectors, this work has been held by the same family since 1977, the work made its North American auction debut after being off the market for nearly fifty years. The New York Sales are presented in partnership with Celine. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy#cytwombly #contemporaryart #biddingwars #auction #auctions #art #bidding #modernart
Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat Collaboration Painting Sets New Auction Record at $19.4 Million Sothebys 2024-05-14 | Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s ‘Untitled’ from 1984 sold for $19.4 million in the Contemporary Evening Auction at Sotheby's New York, setting a new record for their legendary Collaboration series. Measuring nearly 10 feet high and 13 feet wide, the monumental scale makes this one of the largest paintings from the series, allowing the artists to work side-by-side and explore their joint creative efforts without restriction.The New York Sales are presented in partnership with Celine. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy
3-Minute $1.8 Million Bidding Battle Sets New Auction Record for Artist Lucy Bull | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-14 | After more than three minutes of bidding, Lucy Bull’s ‘16:10’ sold for a record-breaking $1.8 million during the Now Evening Auction at #SothebysNewYork. In its auction debut, the work achieved twice its high estimate as auctioneer Phyllis Kao brought down the hammer in the sale room tonight. Watch it all unfold here. The New York Sales are presented in partnership with Celine. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/sothebys Want more info about The New York Sales? ►► bit.ly/3WH2Cqy
LIVE from New York | The Now and Contemporary Evening Auctions Sothebys 2024-05-14 | Join us LIVE from New York for a spectacular evening of sales, presented in partnership with CELINE. Starting off with The Now Evening Auction, which focuses on the art of our time. The sale offers the most exciting, cutting-edge works on the market and provides a masterpiece context for well-established and newly canonized artists. The auction serves as a platform for the very best works made in this century, establishing the masters of today and tomorrow.Following shortly afterward will be The Contemporary Evening Auction, which will feature artworks which capture the seismic shifts that occurred in art in the latter half of the 20th Century. Beginning with Post-War abstraction in America and Europe, through to Color-Field painting, Minimalism and the Pop Art movement, and into the critical postmodern inquiries of the 1980s and 1990s, this radical new mode of art-making fundamentally altered the course of art history, laying the foundations for the art movements which would shape the next fifty years across the globe.Discover The New York Sales at Sotheby's: bit.ly/44AmXzH
Color, Light, and Geometry: Decoding Diebenkorns Ocean Park #126 | Expert Voices | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-12 | Richard Diebenkorn’s, Ocean Park #126 from 1984, is one of the finest in his iconic Ocean Park series. It serves as a compelling testament to his groundbreaking shift in artistic expression, marking a transformative period when Diebenkorn transitioned from his earlier figurative style to a vibrant and complex abstract aesthetic. Diebenkorn’s journey with the Ocean Park series began in 1967 when he moved to his Ocean Park, Santa Monica studio. This coastal setting, with its unique light, instigated a radical shift in Diebenkorn’s artistic approach, moving from figurative to abstract art. The Ocean Park series quickly became the cornerstone of his career, as it showcased his unparalleled talent as a colorist and his distinctive abstract style. Ocean Park #126 is a prime example of Diebenkorn's artistic evolution. Monumentally scaled and architectonically composed, this painting reflects the artist's new structurally-inspired aesthetic. The canvas is alive with saturated hues, structured diagonals, and a nuanced palette of blues, oranges, and yellows. These elements not only highlight Diebenkorn’s mastery of color but also his ability to create layered, introspective compositions that draw the viewer into a world of light and geometry. Ocean Park #126 will be part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction on 13 May 2024. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/contemporary-evening-auction-n11424?s=details
#ContemporaryArt at #Sothebys #NYC with Avery Singer’s #DigitalArt #arthistory #femaleartist Sothebys 2024-05-12 | ...
Avery Singer’s Journey into the Digital Frontier | Expert Voices | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-12 | Discover a new frontier in art with Avery Singer, where tradition meets the digital age in a groundbreaking fusion. From her acclaimed solo exhibition at Kunsthalle Zurich to her seminal piece Happening, Singer challenges artistic norms with her unique blend of technology and tradition. In this captivating painting, she reimagines the artist’s studio, defying expectations and weaving a narrative that transcends time. Through meticulous digital sketches and airbrush techniques, Singer crafts scenes that initially teeter on abstraction but reveal complexity upon closer inspection. Her work extends figurative painting into the digital realm, prompting profound questions about the intersection of art and technology in our modern era. Avery Singer’s art isn't just a reflection of the present—it’s a bold redefinition of 21st-century creativity. Happening is part of Sotheby’s NOW Evening Auction on 13 May 2024.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/the-now-evening-auction-3
#impressionism #ModernArt #americanhistory at #Sothebys | #monet #piassaro #paris #nyc Sothebys 2024-05-12 | ...
Impressionism From Pissarro to Monet and Beyond | An American Estate at Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-12 | ‘An Eye for Impressionism: Property from an Important American Estate’ invites us all on a journey through the pioneering spirit of Impressionism, tracing its trajectory from its very inception with Pissarro's formative Pontoise picture, forward to Monet’s revolutionary Haystack and further through its influence across the United States, to its emergence as a global artistic phenomenon. It serves as a gateway to the world of Impressionism, showcasing its profound influence on art history and inspiring generations of artists worldwide. Celebrating 150 years since the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, we are thrilled to present this extraordinary collection from an Important American Estate that encapsulates the movement’s evolution and lasting impact on art history. The collection was passionately assembled and thoughtfully looked after for decades, bringing together some of the greatest examples of artistry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. An Eye for Impressionism: Property from an Important American Estate Auction takes place in New York on 15-16 May 2024 at the Modern Day and Modern Evening Auctions. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/modern-evening-auction-n11401?s=intro
#FrankStella at #sothebys this #contemporaryart #auction in #NewYorkCity | #ArtHistory #Stella #art Sothebys 2024-05-12 | ...
The Monumental Revolution of Frank Stellas Golden Masterpiece Ifafa I | Expert Voices | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-12 | Resplendent in its striking angularity, operatic scale, and incandescent gold palette, Ifafa I announces the apex of Frank Stella's radical interrogations of artwork and objecthood. Spanning over eleven feet in length, Ifafa I from 1964 is one from a limited suite of nine monumental Notched V masterworks that the artist painted from 1964-65, a revolutionary body of paintings in which the artist introduced his first V-shaped canvases. Testifying to the significance of Ifafa I, its sister painting Ifafa II is held by the Kunstmuseum Basel, with another example from this series, Empress of India, belonging to the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Ifafa I sees Stella challenge the physical limitations and theoretical confines of painting as he destabilizes the supremacy of the rectilinear canvas and introduces an unprecedented dynamism to the refined austerity of his earlier work. Making its first public appearance in over half a century, the present work, veiled in a glowing, golden luster, stands as a pillar of the most generative decade of Stella’s lauded career. Disrupting notions of flatness and form, painting and sculpture, Ifafa I not only captures Stella at his most inventive but also the seismic shifts in art history that took place in the middle of the last century.Ifafa I will be part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction, presented in partnership with Celine, that will take place on 13 May 2024. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/contemporary-evening-auction-n11424?s=details
#Claude #Monet at #Sothebys #ModernArt #Auction | #arthistory #claudemonet #newyork #modern Sothebys 2024-05-12 | ...
What is this #FrancisBacon at #Sothebys ? #ArtHistory #portrait #auction #contemporaryart #NYC Sothebys 2024-05-12 | ...
#FemaleArtist Joan Mitchel | #abstractart #impressionism at #Sothebys | #art #womenempowerment Sothebys 2024-05-12 | ...
Four Decades of the Abstract Impressionist Joan Mitchell | Expert Voices | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-12 | Each created during a key period of her storied career, the individual works chart the development of Joan Mitchell’s painting through the defining seasons of her life: from her early works as she forged her own path as a leading figure of the male-dominated New York School, to her colorful soaring canvases created in the lush French countryside late in her career. Spanning nearly half a century of artistic production, together the conversation between these paintings offers a visual timeline of the radical transformations of her practice from circa 1955 through to 1989, testifying to her commitment to abstraction, the evolution of her mark-making, and continued affinity for the natural world. A touchstone across more than four decades of painting remains Mitchell’s steadfast fascination with “remembered landscapes,” and her powerful allusions to places as far as Manhattan to Vétheuil conjure resplendent visions of her beloved environs.Throughout her life and work, Mitchell felt a kinship with the French Impressionists and European Post-Impressionists. By 1955, Mitchell began splitting time between Paris and New York, until 1967, when Mitchell inherited money after the passing of her mother, and was able to purchase La Tour, an estate in Vétheuil along the Seine. This move would mark a decisive turning point in her career: La Tour’s large space and high ceilings afforded Mitchell the ability to work on a larger scale, and, fully immersed in the natural world that she so loved, the stimulation of the French countryside proved immensely influential. Surrounded by Vétheuil’s beautiful landscape, Mitchell adopted what would become her signature aqueous palette of periwinkle and marigold, violet and ultramarine, and produced monumental works such as Noon and Ground. These spectacular pieces will be part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction which will take place in New York on 13 May 2024.Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/contemporary-evening-auction
Iconic #AndyWarhol & #JeanMichelBasquiat Collab at #Sothebys #NYC | #contemporaryart #arthistory Sothebys 2024-05-11 | ...
What is this #modernart #sculpture that’s over 25 feet? #AlexanderCalder upcoming #Sothebys #auction Sothebys 2024-05-11 | ...
#Auctioneer #Secrets with Phyllis Kao at #Sothebys | #HowTo be an Auctioneer? Sothebys 2024-05-11 | ...
What Does It Take to Be an Auctioneer at Sotheby’s? | Meet the Auctioneer: Phyllis Kao Sothebys 2024-05-11 | Almost by definition, there is no role more central to an Auction House than that of an Auctioneer. Despite being the most publicly facing individuals at Sotheby’s, their jobs are often a bit of a mystery. How is it, for instance, that one becomes an auctioneer in the first place? What kind of education and training is required? How do auctioneers prepare for their auctions? In this video, Phyllis Kao takes us behind the rostrum to reveal what being an auctioneer at Sotheby’s is really like.Watch Phyllis LIVE during The Now Evening Auction in New York, streaming 13 May at 6:00 PM ET ►► youtube.com/live/4ydUj3vcdiIStill haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbg
The #Cosmic Horizons of #fontana at #Sothebys in #NewYorkCity | #contemporaryart #art #arthistory Sothebys 2024-05-11 | ...
The Cosmic Horizons of Fontana’s Concetto Spaziale, La fine di Dio | Expert Voices | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-10 | This May in New York, Sotheby’s will offer a seminal work from this era-defining series, painted in vivid cadmium yellow, from the collection of Cindy and Howard Rachofsky - passionate collectors, visionaries and, not least, philanthropists of the highest order, whose invaluable support has completely transformed the artistic landscape of their hometown Dallas and beyond. The densely pierced ovoid canvas will be presented as a highlight of Sotheby’s major Contemporary Evening Auction with an estimate of $20-30 million – making this one of the most valuable works by Fontana ever to appear on the market. Of the 38 monumental paintings that make up this series, Concetto Spaziale, La fine di Dio is one of only four Fontana created in yellow - with the other three housed in esteemed private collections around the world. This particular version is, however, unarguably one of the most important and accomplished of the entire series, having been a highlight of the artist’s retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2019. The work is differentiated by the all-over density of its punctures, around which thickly built-up layers and globs of impasto coalesce, resulting in a composition that sears with visual drama and heightened intensity.Concetto Spaziale, La fine di Dio will be part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction, presented in partnership with Celine, that will take place in New York on 13 May 2024. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/contemporary-evening-auction-n11424?s=details
Inside The Legendary Collaboration of Warhol and Basquiats Untitled | Sothebys Sothebys 2024-05-10 | This May, Sotheby’s will present as a highlight of the Contemporary Evening Auction one of the most significant paintings created jointly by legendary artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat during their famed period of collaboration from 1983 - 1985. The painting, Untitled (1984), is a large-scale example of their multi-year creative experiment that fused their distinctive visual languages and styles–Warhol’s signature use of screenprinting and mechanically produced imagery, such as corporate logos, coupled with Basquiat’s expressionistic, figurative scrawls in paintstick–to create one of the most singular bodies of work in 20th-century art. In the four decades since their creation, the Warhol-Basquiat collaboration paintings have only added to the mystique and legend of their creators, and stand out as daring testaments to their artistic partnership and friendship.Untitled will be part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction on 13 May 2024 in New York. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbgWant more information on the sale? ►►sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/contemporary-evening-auction
