500 Gallery
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500 Gallery presents curated and distinctive exhibitions of antique and vintage artworks. The gallery staff is composed of artists and art historians with Masters Degrees and experience in evaluating and authenticating fine art. Most exhibitions culminate in live auctions which are webcast to art buyers world-wide.Auction Previews & News
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Auction PreviewArtworks by Claude Monet, Lee Krasner, Pablo Picasso Lead 500 Gallery’s Upcoming Auction
An oil on carton board painting attributed to French artist Claude Monet is among the top lots of 500 Gallery’s upcoming Refined Art Revelry sale. Titled Personnage au Chapeau, the painting depicts a young person resting on the ground. The highlighted character is wearing a brown campaign hat and a white shirt. On the bottom left, a pencil signature "Cl. M" is visible. Monet, a founder of Impressionist painting, was born on November 14, 1840, in Paris. He is most famous for his Les Nymphéas (The Water Lilies), a series of roughly 250 oil paintings produced from the late 1890s to his death in 1926. Also available is a set of 27 small watercolor sketches attributed to Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973). The artist’s signature appears in each piece but none are dated. According to the auction catalog, the available works are in good condition. Another notable lot is an unframed oil on canvas and abstract composition attributed to American artist Lee Krasner (1908 - 1984). The work measures 50 inches high and 20 inches wide. Krasner, who was mainly active in New York, studied under acclaimed artists Hans Hoffman and George Bridgman. Besides bold and abstract paintings, she garnered fame for her collages. Bidders can also consider Georgia O'Keeffe’s oil on sackcloth Alligator Pears and a Cubist composition attributed to Le Corbusier. To browse the full Refined Art Revelry catalog and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View more auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseArt Attributed to 20th-Century Masters to Sell at 500 Gallery This August
500 Gallery’s August Pop Modern Mix auction presents bold works in the manner of or attributed to some of the most prominent artists of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The upcoming sale is set to begin on August 21, 2024 with online bidding available through Bidsquare. Works attributed to Vincent van Gogh, Kazuo Shiraga, Paul Gauguin, and Franz Kline, among others, are of particular interest. Vincent van Gogh, Attributed: Road with Houses A brown ink on paper piece attributed to Vincent van Gogh leads this auction (lot #152; estimate: USD 15,000 - $20,000). Titled Road With Houses, this work comes framed under museum glass and is accompanied by a certificate of inspection from art historian and painting conservator Bruce Wood, MFA. The paper, ink, and content of this piece—which depicts several houses and a brick wall lining a road—suggests that it dates back to the late 1880s or early 1890. The work may be an early study for a larger van Gogh painting, titled Village Street in Auvers. Van Gogh moved to Auvers-sur-Oise, a small town northwest of Paris, in the last few months of his life, seeking an escape from the boredom of the Saint-Rémy asylum. He spent his last few months painting the pastoral town. Kazuo Shiraga, Attributed: Abstract Composition Another key lot in this sale is an abstract composition attributed to Japanese artist Kazuo Shiraga (lot #72; estimate: $15,000 - $20,000). This oil on canvas is dominated by thick swirls of paint. Shades of red, dark blue, and cream coalesce to build movement and emotion. Shiraga was a member of the avant-garde Gutai Art Association during the 1950s and 60s. This group was known for pushing the boundaries of traditional Japanese art through performance and experimentation, anticipating similar movements in Europe and the United States. Shiraga was particularly known for his original “foot painting” technique, in which he spread thick oil paints on canvas using his feet. Franz Kline Attributed: Abstract Composition Elsewhere in the catalog, collectors will find abstract compositions attributed to American Abstract Expressionist painter Franz Kline. Like many of Kline’s works, these works…
Auction Industry500 Gallery Surveys 20th-Century Art Movements in Upcoming August Sale
During the 20th century, art in Europe and the United States experienced a period of intense metamorphosis. Artists increasingly turned from the soft brushstrokes of Impressionism and the ornate details of Art Nouveau to more abstract, experimental styles. The period gave rise to dozens of distinct 20th-century art movements, many of which responded to the rise of world war and capitalism. The upcoming August Pop Modern Mix sale from 500 Gallery examines these notable 20th-century art movements through works attributed to or in the manner of some of the most prominent modern artists. Live bidding will begin on August 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM EDT. Read on to find more information about the key artists and styles represented in the catalog. Manner of Georges Braque, Still Life. Image courtesy of 500 Gallery. Cubism - Georges Braque Before Pablo Picasso’s name became synonymous with Cubism, Georges Braque worked alongside his more famous colleague to develop a new way of viewing the world. Braque was a Frenchman who dabbled in Fauvism before taking a more experimental bent. Between 1908 and 1912, Braque started to explore geometry and perspective in his paintings, considering how objects and people could be viewed from multiple angles simultaneously. He collaborated with Picasso until World War I drove them apart. A Cubist still life painting in the manner of Georges Braque is among the leading lots of this upcoming event (lot #199; estimate: USD 25,000 - $35,000). This geometric scene is rendered in deep, earthy shades of brown and green. A vase, mortar, pestle, and several covered containers are shown on a patchwork table. Manner of Jean Arp, Fish, 1952. Image courtesy of 500 Gallery. Dada - Jean Arp While World War I set Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso on separate artistic paths, the war also gave rise to another 20th-century art movement: Dada. This avant-garde movement spanned visual art, literature, performance, sculpture, and beyond. Faced with catastrophic violence and the horrors of chemical weapons, artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Jean Arp, Max Ernst, and Man Ray rejected reason and aesthetics in their work. They instead turned to…
Auction Preview500 Gallery Features Works Attributed to Georgia O’Keeffe, Joan Mitchell, Marc Chagall, and More
The latest event from 500 Gallery, the August Pop Modern Mix, is a wide-reaching sale of paintings, prints, multiples, and other fine artworks. Leading the catalog is a vibrant flower painting attributed to Georgia O’Keeffe. Red Poppy shows the flower in close detail, with a ruffled black center and lush red-orange petals. The auction house notes that this example is possibly a study for a larger work. O’Keeffe was a pioneering modernist best known for her vivid depictions of flowers, plants, shells, and Southwestern scenery. Poppies were a recurring theme in her paintings. Another key artist with attributed work in the catalog is Joan Mitchell. She was one of the few women Abstract Expressionists to attract fame and recognition during her lifetime. The offered abstract work is an untitled oil on canvas from circa 1969. Drips, daubs, and splashes of yellow, red, and blue paint cover the canvas. An untitled, dreamlike composition attributed to Marc Chagall can also be considered. A mixed media on paper piece, this work contains an inscription to the lower right and is dominated by shades of pink and lavender. Like many of Chagall’s works, this example contains numerous symbols and mysterious imagery. The Eiffel Tower is visible in the background of the scene. Interested collectors can also consider works attributed to or in the manner of Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, and Banksy. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete August Pop Modern Mix catalog and find other online auctions. Check out the latest auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
Auction Preview500 Gallery to Feature Art Attributed to Lee Krasner, Pablo Picasso, and More
Available from 500 Gallery this August is a robust collection of fine paintings, prints, multiples, drawings, and ethnographic artifacts. Leading the sale is an abstract composition attributed to Lee Krasner. It is signed “Lee” in the lower right and comes to the market unframed. This richly-hued painting offsets deep purples with strokes of ochre. Krasner was an inventive, skillful painter who worked on the cutting edge of Abstract Expressionism. She frequently switched between styles to fully explore her ideas. Also available is a set of 27 watercolor sketches attributed to Pablo Picasso. Each piece is signed and executed on fibrous gray-tan paper. Some sketches revisit familiar Picasso themes, including doves, horseback riders, and bulls. A Cubist composition attributed to Le Corbusier will be offered as well. It is a watercolor and crayon on paper piece signed by the artist. The work uses geometric lines and amorphous curves to evoke a bird-like form with a human face. An architect and artist, Le Corbusier exerted broad influence on the Modernism movement and urban planning. Other key artists with attributed works in the catalog include Georgia O’Keeffe, Franz Kline, and Oskar Kokoschka. Among ethnographic works in the sale, a ritual vessel from Mali is notable. Carved of wood with a convex lid, this vessel features an equestrian and horse surrounded by groups of seated people. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete New Horizons Art Sale catalog and find other online auctions. Browse more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Auction PreviewWorks Attributed to Marc Chagall, Joan Mitchell, Georgia O’Keeffe, and More at 500 Gallery
Born in Vitebsk, Belarus, Marc Chagall enjoyed a successful career in the 20th century as a Modernist artist. Chagall, whose real name was Moyshe Segal, was born into a modest Jewish family. He received his first artistic training at the art school in his native Belarus. He shifted to Paris in 1923 following World War I. Chagall was best known for his dreamlike abstract artworks that merged with Fauvist, Cubist, and Surrealist movements. The upcoming Visionary Artists Collection sale from 500 Gallery will feature one such work attributed to Marc Chagall. The untitled piece is a mixed media on paper and comes to auction unframed. The available lot captivates with its dreamlike quality and enchanting narrative. Another notable lot in this auction is an oil on canvas attributed to American artist Joan Mitchell. This Untitled (Sunflowers) work was rendered in 1969. Joan Mitchell (1925 - 1992) was famous for her abstract landscapes and use of colorful brushstrokes in her compositions. Her canvases often explored subjects like her beloved dogs, poetry and nature. The offered piece is signed in the lower right by the acclaimed painter. Other notable lots in this auction include works attributed to Georgia O’Keeffe, Vincent Van Gogh, Kazuo Shiraga, and Pablo Picasso. Visit Bidsquare to find more information on the Visionary Artists Collection sale and browse other online auctions. Find more auction previews and information on upcoming events on Auction Daily.
Auction Preview500 Gallery’s Upcoming Sale Offers Oil Paintings Attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Sonia Delaunay
American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat was known for his contribution to Neo-Expressionism and contemporary art movements. His artworks often highlighted themes of colonialism, racism, and classism, as well as their impact on American society. Born in 1960 at Park Slope, Brooklyn, Basquiat sold postcards featuring his artwork on the streets before becoming a successful painter. Fury Fury Fury, one such oil on canvas attributed to the artist, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from 500 Gallery. This unsigned original composition dates back to 1982. Another noteworthy painting in the sale is a 1968 artwork attributed to Ukrainian-born French artist Sonia Delaunay. The artist was the co-founder of the Orphism art movement, which relies on the use of strong colors and geometric shapes. Born to Jewish parents, Delaunay spent most of her working life in Paris. An abstract composition in the manner of Franz Kline (1910 - 1962) also leads the catalog. American artist Kline was famous for his black and white paintings. He made a significant contribution to the avant-garde movement. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Contemporary Classics sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewArtworks by Alexander von Wagner, Claude Monet, and Paolo Boni to Sell at 500 Gallery
A large etching of Alexander von Wagner’s painting Chariot Race in the Circus Maximus is among the top lots of 500 Gallery’s upcoming Prestige Collection 19th and 20th century art sale. In this piece, a Roman chariot race with quadriga is portrayed in front of Emperor Domitian at the Circus Maximus. Viewers are placed right in front of the galloping horses, whose hooves seem to leave the ground at once. With meticulous detail, this etching illustrates ancient Rome's chariot races. Also available is a lithograph by Italian artist Paolo Boni. Titled Third World, the print depicts abstract figures arranged in overlapping circles against a geometric plane. The artist’s signature appears in the lower corner. An additional artwork of note in the catalog is a limited edition gravure and lithograph by Claude Monet, titled Venice, Rio de Santa Salute. Created in 1908, this print offers a magnificent view of the river alongside the Santa Salute church. This artwork brings together the beauty of Venice with Monet's Impressionistic style. Bidders can also consider Pablo Picasso’s gravure on paper titled Portrait of Clovis Sagot and illustrations by Audrey Skaling. To browse the full Prestige Collection 19th and 20th Century Art catalog and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewStriking Neo-Expressionistic Works Attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat Highlight 500 Gallery’s Upcoming Sale
American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat was well-known for graffiti-like paintings rendered with his gestural approach. He gained immense popularity during the Neo-Expressionism movement in the 1980s. His works depicted personal anguish through stylized self-portraits. Some striking paintings in the manner of Basquiat are key highlights of the upcoming 500 Gallery sale. Skeletal Figure, an oil on canvas signed and marked "ME", is characterized by intense and aggressive expressions. Another noteworthy image titled Me and Andy leads the listing. Basquiat was a friend of Pop artist Andy Warhol, who he had spotted while selling postcards in SoHo. The sale also features Fury Fury Fury and Demon Figure. Like many of Basquiat’s other works, these are a commentary on power structures and social dichotomies. Jimson Weed, attributed to Georgia O'Keeffe, was most likely created as a study for two of her larger works. The artist is famed for such instantly recognizable flower illustrations. She painted almost identical versions of jimson weed in 1932 and 1936. One of them holds the distinction for the highest value paid for an artwork by a woman. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Masterpiece Medley: February sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewFine Art Attributed to Lee Krasner, Lynne Drexler, Pablo Picasso, and More to Sell at 500 Gallery
Fine prints, multiples, paintings, and sculptures by and attributed to master artists such as Lee Krasner, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, and others will soon come to the market with 500 Gallery. An abstract composition attributed to Krasner is among the top lots of the sale. It is an oil on canvas rendered in muted shades of navy blue, gray, and orange. An American Abstract Expressionist artist, Krasner worked on the cutting edge of abstraction and spent her career in a constant state of reinvention. Her canvases are defined by their sweeping colors and amorphous shapes. Another notable abstract work in the catalog was painted in the manner of Lynne Drexler. This colorful abstract composition from 1962 features small swatches of red, orange, pink, and cornflower blue arranged in a mosaic-like pattern. Drexler was a daring Abstract Expressionist who encountered fame early in her career. She stepped away from the spotlight later in life, and her work languished in obscurity for decades before making a market comeback. Several drawings and sketches are also available with 500 Gallery this February, including a collection of 27 watercolor sketches, sold as a set, that are attributed to Pablo Picasso. Each work is signed but undated. Also on offer is a charcoal and pastel on paper piece attributed to Manoucher Yektai and a Yertle the Turtle drawing attributed to Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). To view the complete catalog of the Connoisseur’s Collection: February Sale and browse other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Auction Preview500 Gallery Presents Lee Krasner’s Abstract Composition & Georgia O’Keeffe’s Red Poppy
American Abstract Expressionist painter Lee Krasner (1908 - 1984), regarded as the ‘Queen of Abstraction,’ was born in Brooklyn, New York. Krasner developed an interest in art at the early age of 13. She received art training from the Women’s Art School of Cooper Union and the National Academy of Design. An abstract oil on canvas attributed to Krasner is a leading lot in the upcoming auction, presented by 500 Gallery. This abstract nude composition comes with the artist’s pencil sign on the back. In the available work, the artist demonstrated extraordinary painting techniques even with a limited color palette of somber tones. Other highlighted artists represented in the sale include Vincent Van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, Wifredo Lam, André Derain, Georgia O'Keeffe, Manoucher Yektai, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Red Poppy by Georgia O'Keeffe is a notable lot. American modernist painter O'Keeffe is often referred to as ‘The Mother of Modernism.’ She was famous for her painted desert landscapes and flowers. Also available is a set of 38 artworks attributed to Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973). Each piece is signed. The sale also features a fine selection of Pop Art, posters, prints, and Realist compositions. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Year-End Art Discovery Sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewWorks Attributed to Thomas Hart Benton and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Highlight 500 Gallery’s Upcoming Sale
The upcoming Prestige Collection: Modern & Impressionist sale at 500 Gallery will present over 250 lots of masterpieces representing Abstraction, Realism, Surrealism, and Pop Art styles. Leading the sale is The Year of Peril, a painting attributed to Thomas Hart Benton (1889 - 1975). Considered one of the greatest pre-war Regionalist painters, Benton’s vibrant landscapes, portrayal of Midwestern people, and depictions of daily life received a great deal of attention. The available oil on canvas features various motifs from Benton's Year of Peril series (1941 - 1942), which he created soon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The Year of Peril: A Series of War Paintings highlighted the threat to American ideals by Nazism and fascism. Another top lot in this sale is a painting attributed to Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, titled Two Faces. Rottluff, a German Expressionist painter and printmaker, was one of the four founders of the artist group Die Brücke. He is best known for his Expressionist landscapes and nudes. The available work is characterized by thick brushstrokes and a bold color palette. It shows a woman’s face and a ghostly face in the background. This oil-on-panel piece was completed around 1914 and formerly belonged to a North Carolina estate. It is hand-signed and unframed. Visit Bidsquare to view the Prestige Collection: Modern & Impressionist sale and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewBessie Potter Vonnoh Sculpture and John Constable Landscape to Star in Timed 500 Gallery Event
500 Gallery’s Autumn Fine Art Timed Sale, held this October, presents a wide variety of fine paintings, prints, multiples, sculptures, and more. Leading the auction is a bronze garden sculpture signed by Bessie Potter Vonnoh. The artist’s genre statuettes often graced the private gardens of wealthy families in the Midwest. Vonnoh trained at the Art Institute of Chicago. She often depicted quiet, feminine scenes. The offered work is dated 1906 and depicts a baby girl on a swing. Another notable lot in the catalog is a painting attributed to English Romantic landscape painter John Constable. He spent most of his career capturing the serene, bucolic lands of his native Dedham Vale. Available in this event from 500 Gallery is Blackberry Paysage, an oil on paper mounted on board. Paintings attributed to the likes of Paul Gauguin, Georges Braque, and Sam Francis are available as well. A portion of the auction catalog is dedicated to prints, multiples, and sketches. This includes a selection of sketches attributed to Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Depictions of iconic characters like the Lorax, the Grinch, and Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose are available. Rounding out the catalog are works attributed to Clementine Hunter, Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita, and Pablo Picasso. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Autumn Fine Art Timed Sale catalog and register to bid in other online auctions.
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Works Attributed to O’Keeffe, Krasner, Shiraga, and More at 500 Gallery
A red poppy oil on canvas painting attributed to Georgia O’Keeffe is a leading lot of the upcoming Fall Master Pop Modern Art Discovery Mix sale, presented by 500 Gallery. Signed on the back, this painting may have been a study for a larger work. O’Keeffe was a firm believer in the Modernist movement, and she was skilled in using color, composition, and abstraction to communicate emotion and ideas. The available work depicts a poppy from directly above. Peach and yellow petals radiate from the black center, contrasted with a gray background. Also notable is an abstract nude composition attributed to Lee Krasner. Several abstract artworks are presented in this 500 Gallery event. These include a swirled abstract composition attributed to Japanese artist Kazuo Shiraga. A member of the avant-garde Gutai Art Association, a postwar artists collective, Shiraga was known for his performance art. Many of his paintings were created by applying paint to paper and canvas using his feet. “I want to paint as though rushing around a battlefield, exerting myself to collapse from exhaustion,” Shiraga stated about his practice. Collectors can also consider an abstract composition in the manner of Hans Hartung, an acrylic painting of bricks by Martin Wong, and a winter landscape attributed to Fairfield Porter. Visit Bidsquare to view the full Fall Master Pop Modern Art Discovery Mix catalog and browse other online auctions.
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Lee Krasner’s Abstract Expressionist Composition Comes to Auction Alongside 27 Small Watercolor Sketches by Picasso
American Abstract Expressionist painter Lee Krasner was considered by some to be the queen of abstraction and the dynamo of the East Hamptons. Krasner's place in American art can be qualified in many ways, including through her role as a forerunner of the Abstract Expressionist movement. Krasner didn’t force colors; she let them come to her. An abstract oil painting attributed to Krasner is a leading lot in the upcoming Impressionist, Folk, Pop, and Modern Art auction, presented by 500 Gallery. The style in this painting can be seen as a manifestation of the horror felt in the wake of World War II, including about the calculated slaughter of innocent Jews, the use of the first weapon of mass destruction on the citizens of Japan, and the first direct attack on American soil. These were unprecedented events in the minds of most Americans. In the available work, the artist captured emotions of helplessness and confusion. Other highlighted artists represented in the sale are Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Jean Cocteau, Paul Klee, and Egon Schiele. One notable lot is a set of 27 small watercolor sketches attributed to Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973). They are all painted on bond grey and tan-toned paper with darker grey fibers in the pulp. Each piece is signed. The sale also features a fine selection of paintings, works on paper, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind treasures. View the complete catalog of the Impressionist, Folk, Pop, and Modern Art auction and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
