The Ginny Williams Collection Evening Sale

Ginny Williams was an avid art collector and dealer who revolutionized private and institutional art collection. An artist herself, Williams had an eye for detail, and her vision helped launch a successful career for many of her fellow women artists. The upcoming Ginny Williams Collection Evening Sale, offered by Sotheby’s, will commence a series of auctions throughout 2020 from Williams’ collection. Joan Mitchell was among the artists whose works dominate Williams’ collection. One highlight is a 1956 oil on canvas titled Liens Colorés. After completing school in 1947, Mitchell traveled to Paris. It was here that she composed Liens Colorés, a prominent example of her early style. The complicated brushstrokes, unobstructed flow of colors, and balancing white passages are notable features of this painting.

Also showcased is an early example of Robert Rauschenberg’s juxtaposed abstract work. This piece indicates the economic and industrial development of the southeastern United States. Transposing three-dimentional objects onto a flat surface, this piece was made with newspapers, oil, and fabrics. The auction will also present works from Lee Krasner, Ellsworth Kelly, and Donald Judd. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Sotheby’s.