Wyland Ocean Paintings, Original Work by Lu Hong and Boris Tyomkin at Robinhood Auctions

Robinhood Auctions’ June Contemporary Art Auction will highlight a broad selection of paintings, mixed media pieces, posters, prints, and multiples from leading modern and contemporary artists. Several oceanic works by artist Wyland lead the catalog. Rendered in deep shades of blue and purple, these original paintings on canvas feature the dark silhouettes of marine creatures. In Sea Turtles, the titular reptiles swim toward each other, touching their beaks while light pools above. Another notable painting in the catalog was executed by contemporary Chinese artist Lu Hong in 1995. Titled Apollo & Daphne II, this work depicts the Greek myth of Apollo’s pursuit of the nymph Daphne. Green and silver leaves in Daphne’s hair foretells her transformation into the laurel tree. Lu Hong grew up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and pursued artistic freedom in the United States. 

Key screenprints in this sale include a suite of ten silkscreen prints by Andy Warhol. This set, from Sunday B Morning, depicts the artist’s signature Campbell’s Soup cans, from tomato to consommé. Bidders can also consider a circular painting by Russian-American artist Boris Tyomkin. Pastoral shows a couple reclining in a country scene, surrounded by sheep and a picnic basket. Browse the complete Contemporary Art Auction catalog and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.