Art 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. 

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. 

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. 

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 are executed in black and white using bold, sharp strokes (lot #140, estimate: $15,000 – $30,000; lot #25, estimate: $12,000 – $15,000). Works attributed to Georgia O’Keeffe, Joan Mitchell, and Georges Braque are on offer as well. 

Bidders can consider the following items in this catalog: 

• An untitled nude oil on board work attributed to Max Weber (lot #115; estimate: $10,000 – $15,000) 
• A cast bronze winged demon statue from the 20th century (lot #218; estimate: $8,000 – $12,000) 
• A collection of five caricature sketches in the style of Pablo Picasso (lot #17; estimate: $4,000 – $6,000) 
• A painting of Iron Eyes Cody attributed to Kathryn Woodman Leighton (lot #92; estimate: $4,000 – $6,000) 
• Assorted drawings in the manner of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)

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.

The August Pop Modern Mix auction will begin live on August 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM EDT. To browse the complete sale catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare. Find more press releases, previews, and news on Auction Daily.