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Auction IndustrySculptures by KAWS, Jeff Koons, and Adam Parker Smith Available With Dane Fine Art This Summer
Dane Fine Art’s upcoming Sunshine Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art is a nearly 1,100-lot sale that embraces the breadth of contemporary fine art. The event, scheduled for August 29, 2024, particularly highlights sculpture works by present-day masters such as KAWS, Jeff Koons, and Adam Parker Smith. Here are some of the top lots that caught our attention at Auction Daily. KAWS and Hajime Sorayama, No Future Companion. Image courtesy of Dane Fine Art. KAWS An artist who bridges the style of fine art with the broad appeal of more commercial endeavors, KAWS (also known as Brian Donnelly) started his career as an animator and graffiti artist. Both mediums inspired his later work. He received an extensive education in fine art and illustration. By the late 1990s, KAWS was creating original characters that referenced and reinterpreted popular culture. Among his most famous characters is Companion, a dark figure that resembles Mickey Mouse with crossed-out eyes and bones protruding from its head. KAWS’ Companion figures are now both museum items and accessible collectibles. Available with Dane Fine Art this August is KAWS’ No Future Companion, a limited edition figure that is a collaboration with Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama (lot #4; estimate: USD 20,000 - $30,000). Sorayama is known for his futuristic depictions of women and androids who are often clad in shimmering metal. This Companion embraces Sorayama’s style with robotic arms and legs, as well as a shiny metallic surface. This piece belongs to an edition of 500 and stands just over 12 inches high. Jeff Koons, Balloon Dog (Yellow). Image courtesy of Dane Fine Art. Jeff Koons Another modern master sculptor is Jeff Koons; his work is also well-represented in this sale. Like KAWS, Koons also embraces popular culture in his art and toys with elements of kitsch. He first rose to fame in the 1980s with works intended to shock the art world with their embrace of consumerism and appropriation. Among his most famous projects is a series of sculptures shaped like balloon animals and executed in colored stainless steel. Preserving these ephemeral objects in a permanent, artistic form…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseDane Fine Art to Auction Alex Katz’s Ariel 1, KAWS’ Hajime Sorayama No Future Companion, and More
The upcoming Sunshine Sale of Modern & Contemporary sale from Dane Fine Art features over 1000 original artworks including posters and prints. The auction will start at 12:00 PM EST on August 29, 2024. Alex Katz’s hand-signed artwork ‘Ariel 1’ Leading the sale is an artwork created in 2021 by American figurative artist Alex Katz. (lot #1; estimate: USD 20,000 – $30,000). This hand-signed piece Ariel 1 is from the rare limited edition of 60. It is a silkscreen piece created on Saunders Waterford fine art paper. The dimensions are 60 × 37 inches. Born in 1927 in New York City, Katz is associated with Figurative painting, New Realism, and the Pop Art movement. A collection of captivating silkscreens and sculptures by Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS will be available in this auction. Born in 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey, KAWS is famous for his colorful paintings, larger-than-life sculptures, and limited-edition toy collections. His multimedia creations have been part of the museums and galleries, across the globe. KAWS - Hajime Sorayama No Future Companion Particularly noteworthy is an original metalized plastic sculpture by KAWS. Titled Hajime Sorayama No Future Companion, this was created in 2008. The auction house notes that the available lot published by OriginalFake is from the rare limited edition of 500. The figure is a collaboration between KAWS and his friend Hajime Sorayama, a Japanese illustrator famous for his futuristic and ultra-realistic works. It comes to auction with a presale estimate of $20,000 - $30,000. Another impressive lot includes a porcelain sculpture by American artist Jeff Koons (lot #361; estimate: $19,500 – $27,000). Titled Balloon Dog (Yellow), Koons created the artwork in 2015. In an excellent state, the lot is from the rare limited edition of 2300, the auction catalog notes. Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art, the sculpture comes with a letter of authenticity. Balloon Dog, a series of sculptures was made between 1994 and 2000. Available in various versions, they come in yellow, blue, magenta, orange, and red colors. Original porcelain sculpture ‘Balloon Dog (Yellow)’ by Jeff Koons This auction also presents artworks by Andy Warhol, Mr. Brainwash, Pablo…
Auction PreviewDane Fine Art to Feature Jeff Koons’ Fisherman Golfer, Julian Opie’s Artwork
American artist Jeff Koons is famous for his playful, bold sculptures and paintings. Born on January 21, 1955 in York, Pennsylvania, Koons rose to fame in the 1980s. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from the Maryland Institute of Art in 1976. His porcelain sculpture Michael Jackson and Bubbles from 1988 is still considered iconic. His other best-known pieces include the Made in Heaven (1990 - 1991) series, Puppy (1992), and Balloon Swan (2017). Fisherman Golfer, produced in 1986 by Jeff Koons, leads the upcoming auction from Dane Fine Art. The artwork, rendered in Neo-Pop Art style, is from Koons’ Luxury and Degradation series. The series was conceived during one of his trips to the New York subway. British sculptor and digital artist Julian Opie is represented in another leading lot. Opie’s Carmen and Fabien is an archival museum board relief collage presented in sprayed white frames. Created in 2024, this work is from the rare limited edition of 50. It is signed and numbered to label on the back. It features standing couples. Born in London, Opie is associated with minimalist portraits and animations. He is known for incorporating digital techniques in art such as LED screens and computer software. The sale offers over 1,000 lots, including a photograph by Henri Latour and a sculpture by KAWS. Register to bid in the Sunshine Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art sale and other online auctions on Bidsquare. For more auction previews, press releases, and news, check out Auction Daily.
Auction PreviewRare Limited Edition Artworks by Louis Icart, Julian Opie, and Alex Katz Come to Sale with Dane Fine Art
French artist Louis Icart was known for his paintings, illustrations, and graphic works. Interested in fashion, Icart was greatly influenced by the French masters of the 18th and 19th centuries. An original oil and mixed media on board by the artist, titled Promenade en Barque, is a key highlight of the upcoming Dane Fine Art sale. The painting exemplifies his portrayal of women with sensual overtones. Master of the Art Deco movement, Icart often depicted stunning courtesans with passionate facial expressions. Julian Opie’s Carmen and Fabien is another exceptional artwork from the limited edition of 50. The archival museum board relief collage of standing couples is illustrated in a minimalistic manner with black lines, which are characteristic of Opie’s style. Alex Katz’s Ariel 1 is a striking silkscreen on Saunders Waterford fine art paper. Published by Lococo Fine Art, it is a rare artwork from a limited edition of 60. Regarded as a predecessor to Pop Art, the American figurative artist is celebrated for his paintings, prints and sculptures. His works are marked by unflinching straightforwardness and intense color scheme. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming July Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions. For more information about upcoming events, check out Auction Daily’s auction previews.
Auction PreviewDane Fine Art Offers Prints, Artworks by Roy Lichtenstein and James Havard in Upcoming Auction
A selection of original fine artworks rendered by prominent artists will lead the upcoming Freedom Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art from Dane Fine Art. This includes Roy Lichtenstein’s signed print titled American Indian Theme V (From American Indian Theme Stories). This is an original woodcut on paper rendered in 1980. According to the auction catalog, this offered piece is in excellent condition and belongs to a rare limited edition of 50. Born on October 27, 1923, in New York City, Lichtenstein was a significant figure in the 1960s Pop Art movement. The available lot features a bold color palette and hard-edged forms, which is the trademark style of Lichtenstein. Additional lots of interest in this auction include an oil and mixed media on canvas sculpture by James Havard, titled Navaho. The American artist was famous for his Abstract Illusionist creations. He graduated from Houston State College and later enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In addition to paintings, Havard also produced prints, collages, and sculptures. Bidders can consider a 1923 etching by Louis Icart titled Motorcar, Mr. Brainwash’s serigraph on paper The Cat And The Heart, and an original painted metal sculpture by David Gerenstein. Each work of art comes with a certificate of authenticity. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full Freedom Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art catalog and find other online auctions. Find more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Auction PreviewDane Fine Art’s Affordable Art Sale Features Work by Marc Chagall, Julian Stanczak, and More
Dane Fine Art’s upcoming two-day auction, marking its 27th anniversary, will present over 1,000 lots of original artworks by the likes of Marc Chagall and Andy Warhol. Leading the first day of the sale is a 1962 color lithograph by Marc Chagall. The offered lithograph by the artist, titled Le Bateau Mouche au Bouquet, comes from a limited edition of 150. Despite the varied influences on his work, including Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Symbolism, and Fauvism, Chagall’s paintings always reflected his individuality. Representing the last of the early modernist European painters, Chagall is remembered for his vivid and imaginative works. Additional lots of interest from the first day of the sale include an original silkscreen version of Andy Warhol’s Joseph Kennedy III. One of the key figures of the Pop Art movement, Warhol’s works explore the relationship between contemporary consumer culture and artistic expression. Some of Andy Warhol's iconic images were inspired by celebrity culture, consumerism, and mechanical reproduction. The offered work is dated 1968 and belongs to a rare limited edition. The second day of this sale includes a broad selection of photographs and prints from notable artists such as Julian Stanczak, and Leroy Neiman. Among the top lots is a 1980 screenprint by Julian Stanczak, titled Compounded Red. A key figure in the Op Art movement, Julian Stanczak highlights visual sensory perception as well as work form, as opposed to the subject matter. Bidders can also consider a 2021 3D-printed sculpture from Julian Stanczak, a 1934 poster by Cassandre, and a color serigraph by Victor Vasarely. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Affordable Art Sale: Day 1 of 2 sale catalog and find other online auctions. Check out AuctionDaily’s auction calendar for more upcoming events.
Auction PreviewLouis Icart Art Deco Painting Leads the Memorial Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art by Dane Fine Art
Louis Justin Laurent Icart (French, 1888 - 1950) dedicated himself to painting, drawing, and etching. Icart, in demand throughout his career, captured the essence of the Art Deco period. Another artist who succeeded during the Art Deco period was Fanny Volmers Icart (French, 1896 - 1970). In 1914, the artists met, and Fanny began modeling for many of Louis Icart’s works. They fell in love, and Fanny became Louis’ muse. Portrait de Fanny by Louis Icart is a notable oil on canvas featuring Fanny Volmers Icart. It leads the upcoming Memorial Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, presented by Dane Fine Art. Completed in 1935, the portrait features Fanny posing elegantly in a loose gown. Her bright tresses highlight her sharp and feminine features against a dark background. Boxing legend Mohammad Ali is featured in another leading lot. Mr. Brainwash’s American Hero (Ali Unique) a five-color serigraph with hand embellishments created in 2019. It is hand-signed by Mr. Brainwash. It also bears Ali’s fingerprint on the reverse. Mr. Brainwash is a French-born Los Angeles-based street artist associated with the likes of Banksy. Mr. Brainwash and his peers all rose to prominence through street art in the 2010s. The sale offers over 1,000 lots, including photographs by George Hurrell and sculptures by KAWS. Register to bid in the Memorial Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art sale and other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewPicasso Drawing, Jeff Koons’ Magenta Balloon Dog Lead Luxor Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art
Dane Fine Art will present a drawing by Pablo Picasso in its upcoming Luxor Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art. It is an original lithograph titled Arrival of the Knight. Picasso sketched and signed it in 1971. It is from the limited edition of 350 published by Mourlot. In Picasso’s lithograph, a knight is greeted by the crowd upon his arrival. As one of the greatest influences on 20th-century art, Picasso often mixed various styles to create his interpretations of his subjects. His life, full of passionate muses, also inspired him to create innumerable paintings, sculptures, and etchings, like the one available in the sale. A magenta Balloon Dog is another leading lot. It is an original porcelain sculpture, one of 2,300 pieces created by Jeff Koons. This piece was released by The Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art in 2015. Koons is widely known for his iconic sculptures Rabbit, Balloon Dog, and the monumental floral sculpture Puppy (1992). They were shown at Rockefeller Center and permanently installed at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Dane Fine Art’s 44th year brings original artworks by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Julian Opie, Mr. Brainwash, Joan Miró, and others. View the Luxor Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art sale and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewSalvador Dalí Lithographs, Frank Stella Prints, and Other Rarities to Sell at Dane Fine Art
Dane Fine Art’s upcoming two-day auction includes hundreds of works by some of the world's most notable artists. Leading the first day of the sale is a limited-edition lithograph work by Salvador Dalí titled Cyclopean Make-Up. In his artwork, Dalí used Surrealism as a means to express unconscious creativity. Featuring one of the artist’s rarest series, this piece stands as part of his suite, “Imaginations of Objects of the Future.” The artist draws the Cyclops with makeup in orange and green, creating a collage-like appearance. This lot is hand-signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity. Another notable fine artwork in the catalog is a 1990 serigraph by Leroy Neiman, titled Bay Area Baseball. This hand-signed lot belongs to a limited edition of 450. The available work is a colorful tribute to the many legendary players who played in the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area in the past. Among the top lots on the second day of this event is Frank Stella’s lithograph work titled Polar Co-ordinates II. An American artist, Frank Stella is known for the geometric manipulations and abstract compositions of his works. Polar Co-ordinates II is part of the Polar Co-Ordinates for Ronnie Peterson series of ten lithographs. As with Stella's Saskatchewan Series paintings, the prints feature layers of lithography and screen-printing. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Affordable Art Sale: Day 1 of 2 catalog and register to bid in other online auctions.
Auction PreviewRare and Limited Edition Works by Keith Haring and Frank Stella Come to Sale With Dane Fine Art
American Pop artist Keith Haring was known for his chalk illustrations on the walls of the New York City subway stations. A social activist, he used his animated graffiti art to advocate for LGBTQ rights and AIDS awareness. In 1988, Haring was diagnosed with AIDS. During this period, he created the iconic Apocalypse series that gave an insight into Haring’s fight against the virus in his final years. Plate 3 from this series is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Dane Fine Art. Published by George Mulder Fine Arts, New York, it is an original serigraph on two-ply museum board from the limited edition of 90. Eskimo Curfew, an original color lithograph on paper by American artist Frank Stella, also leads the listings. From the rare limited PPI edition, the work belongs to the Exotic Bird series. The printmaker is celebrated for his post-painterly abstraction and minimalism. French artist Louis Icart’s offered Fin de Dejeuner is an original oil on hardboard. His paintings were influenced by 18th-century artists such as François Boucher. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Spring Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction IndustryColorful LeRoy Neiman Sports Prints Come to Auction With Dane Fine Art
Over 1,100 lots of modern and contemporary art will come to auction with Dane Fine Art this month, including a selection of prints by American artist LeRoy Neiman. Known for his lively, impressionistic depictions of sporting events and other exuberant scenes, Neiman made use of a bold color palette in many of his works. “I do not depart from the colors borrowed from life,” the artist said. “But I use color to emphasize the scent, the spirit, and the feeling of the thing I’ve experienced.” Here are some notable works by LeRoy Neiman available in the upcoming sale. LeRoy Neiman, Cal Ripken, 2000. Image courtesy of Dane Fine Art. Cal Ripken, 2000 Leading this auction is LeRoy Neiman’s depiction of American baseball player Cal Ripken (lot #0075; estimate: USD 11,500 - $16,000). This 2000 color serigraph on paper shows Ripken mid-air, a baseball sharply outlined by the blue-black sky in the background. Details of the stadium can be seen behind Ripken: numerical banners outside the right-field wall display the numbers “2131”, reflecting the number of consecutive games played by Ripken when he surpassed Lou Gehrig’s record in 1995. Ripken still holds the record for the longest consecutive games played in Major League Baseball history. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. The available serigraph is signed by both Neiman and Ripken. LeRoy Neiman, Giants-Broncos Classic, 1987. Image courtesy of Dane Fine Art. Giants-Broncos Classic, 1987 Also available with Dane Fine Art this month is LeRoy Neiman’s Giants-Broncos Classic from 1987 (lot #0149; estimate: $4,000 - $6,000). This original serigraph on paper comes from a limited edition of 375. This exuberant, movement-filled print shows assorted players from the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos during the Super Bowl XXI of January, 1987, deciding the champion of the 1986 football season. The Giants eventually defeated the Broncos to secure the team’s first Super Bowl title in 30 years. In the offered serigraph, the players tussle on an electric green field with a baby blue sky overhead. LeRoy Neiman, Slapshot Hockey (New York Rangers), 1974. Image courtesy…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseOver 1,100 Fine Artworks by Warhol, Lichtenstein, and More to Sell at Dane Fine Art
Over 1,100 lots of posters, prints, multiples, and other fine artworks are heading to auction with Dane Fine Art this November. The November Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art—scheduled to begin live on November 30, 2023—will particularly highlight works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jim Dine, Louis Icart, and others. Andy Warhol - Tidal Basin Leading this sale is a 1983 screenprint and collage on paper by Andy Warhol (lot #37; estimate: USD 91,000 - $126,000). Tidal Basin dates back to Warhol’s later career, when he shifted his focus away from Pop Art screenprints and toward austere drawings. The available screenprint is based on a line drawing by Warhol from the same year. It depicts the silhouettes of two figures sitting in front of a body of water. The outlines of leaves and a shimmering reflection can be seen above them. In this version of the composition, Warhol placed the image over a snippet of The Washington Post; the newspaper’s typeface is visible in the lower right corner. Andy Warhol - Cooking Pot Other notable artworks by Warhol in this sale include Cooking Pot, a 1962 limited edition photoengraving on BFK Rives paper (lot #17; estimate: $45,500 - $63,000). Published by Galleria Schwarz Milan, this print features an embossed artist’s stamp in the lower left corner. Cooking Pot is a close-up replica of a vintage newspaper ad for a “4 Quart Enamel Coking Pot.” Other Warhol works in the catalog include the artist’s sketch of a cat (lot #658; estimate: $13,000 - $18,000), a signed page from The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (lot #23; estimate: $6,500 - $9,000), and a screenprint portrait of Warhol in his “fright wig” (lot #383; estimate: $2,000 - $2,500). Roy Lichtenstein - Sunrise Several limited edition lithographs by Roy Lichtenstein are on offer as well. Notable among these is lot #1, Lichtenstein’s Sunrise from 1965 (estimate: $40,000 - $60,000). This subdued print features the artist’s signature Ben-Day dots, which add texture to the ribbons of blue sky visible behind the rising sun’s rays. The American Pop artist frequently used Ben-Day dots and sharp outlines to…
Auction PreviewDane Fine Art Celebrates 44th Anniversary With Roy Lichtenstein and Helen Frankenthaler Artworks
Roy Lichtenstein looked for inspiration in comic books, modified the strips, and made them his own. Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) was a leading figure in the American Pop Art movement. He used parody to define the premise of Pop Art. Lichtenstein's works were based on enlarged panels from comic books. In the upcoming November Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, presented by Dane Fine Art, Lichtenstein’s painting titled Sunrise will be available. It is a rare 1965, limited-edition hand-signed piece published by Leo Castelli Gallery and Graphic Industries Inc. New York. For this lithograph, Lichtenstein worked on wove paper in colors. The auction will also offer Andy Warhol’s Tidal Basin (1983) and Cooking Pot (1962). Helen Frankenthaler was considered to be a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting. Her painting Valentine for Mr. Wonderful (circa 1995) is a top lot in the upcoming sale. It is an original color etching aquatint engraving printed from 11 copper plates and five plastic plates with lithograph-printed poems and colophon. It is number 15 from the limited edition of 25. It was published by Tyler Graphics. Frankenthaler was one of the few American artists whose career spanned several generations of abstract painters while continuing to produce vital and ever-changing new work. View the complete catalog of the November Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewLouis Icart’s Portrait de Fanny Leads Autumn Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art by Dane Fine Art
Louis Icart (French, 1888 - 1950) impressed his aunt with his talent in drawing at an early age. She brought Icart with her to Paris in 1907. There, he dedicated himself to painting, drawing, and etching. Soon, he designed his works and title pages for the magazine La Critique Théâtrale. Icart was in demand and hired by numerous fashion houses. Icart’s drawings were particularly fashionable during the Art Deco period. In 1914, he met and married Fanny Volmers, an employee of the Paquin fashion house. She was his muse, modeling for many of his works. Portrait de Fanny, completed in 1935 by Louis Icart, is a unique oil on canvas of Fanny Volmers Icart. It is a hand-signed painting leading the upcoming Autumn Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, offered by Dane Fine Art. Icart painting enthusiasts can also consider other works like Le The au Jardin, an original oil on canvas available in this sale. An artwork by Andy Warhol titled Physiological Diagram is also of interest. It is a unique artwork created using synthetic polymer paint on HMP Paper. There is an authentication stamp en verso from the estate of Andy Warhol. Not many pieces like these are available. Warhol’s studio was known for creating multiple screenprints of similar subjects, but this one stands out. It was procured from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in New York. The auction will offer a plethora of fine art, photography, posters, decorative art, and sculptures. View the complete catalog of the Autumn Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewDane Fine Art to Sell Contemporary Work by Christian666, 20th-Century Works by Icart and Fontana
Dane Fine Art’s upcoming September Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art will feature a range of paintings, posters, prints, and multiples. Among the auction’s top lots is an original watercolor painting by Philadelphia-based contemporary artist Christian666. Titled Menage A Quatre IIII, the 2023 artwork depicts a symmetrical rose with leaves. Christian666 is a printmaker known for his work with iconic 20th-century tattoo designs such as birds, bleeding hearts, Madonnas, and pin-up girls. Also notable is Jim Dine’s The Red Talisman from 2018. This one-color black woodblock print was pressed on red house paint on paper. It is signed and numbered by the artist. Limited edition drypoint etchings from French graphic artist Louis Icart are also on offer. The Art Deco-era artist was known for his work with French magazines and his depictions of sensual women in various domestic settings. Among the notable Louis Icart works in this catalog is a 1938 etching depicting a young woman leaning over a piano. She rests her head in her hands, tucking her face into her arm. Additional works of interest in the auction catalog include an abstract triptych by James Groody, as well as an original 1975 lithograph by Lucio Fontana. The Argentine-Italian painter was known for his monochromatic paintings bearing long slashes. Fontana returned from World War II and felt disillusioned with traditional painting techniques. He began slashing and poking holes in his canvases to reveal the dark space behind. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog for this September Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art and find other online auctions.
