James Rosenquist’s Lithograph, Roy Lichtenstein Sculpture Available at Palm Beach Modern Auctions
This October, Palm Beach Modern Auctions will present its Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury – Fall 2024 sale with over 400 lots of fine art, decorative art, furniture, jewelry, and more. The event will begin at 12:00 PM EDT on Oct 26, 2024, with online bidding available through Bidsquare.
Leading this auction is James Rosenquist’s Sun Sets on the Time Zone, alithographic collage that is available in a framed plexiglass glazing (lot #23; estimate: USD 4,000 – USD 6,000). Known for his use of sign painting techniques, James Rosenquist created paintings that reminded viewers of American advertisements. Rosenquist’s artwork has demonstrated a deep understanding of color, line, texture, and shape, influencing subsequent generations of artists. As a result, his paintings reflect the political and cultural climate of the time they were created. The images convey perceptions about beauty, space, politics, advertising, and time. These “visual poems” struggle with words and are deeply emotional. The available piece Sun Sets on the Time Zone is part of the Welcome to the Water Planet series.
Another notable work in the catalog is a Chromium-plated copper multiple sculpture of Roy Lichtenstein’s Salute to Airmail from the edition of 50 (lot #20; estimate: USD 3,000 – USD 5,000). The artist was commissioned by the International Collectors Society of New York for a sculpture edition in honor of 50 years of US airmail (1968) and US international airmail (1969). There were 30 examples cast in three different metals from this edition, including this example.
Collectors of luxury timepieces can consider a Rolex GMT Master Pepsi stainless steel wristwatch (lot #209; estimate: USD 6,000 – USD 8,000). Its signature blue and red bezel has earned the iconic luxury watches Rolex GMT-Master and GMT-Master II the nickname “Pepsi.” A popular model among Rolex collectors, the Rolex Pepsi is a perfect combination of style and functionality. The available timepiece features 39.5 mm (bezel), 29.5 mm (crystal), and 42.5 mm (including crown); with an inside circumference; of 7.75″ approx. and a total weight of 110.6 grams.
Another notable watch in the auction is a Cartier 18-karat yellow gold and stainless-steel Santos Ronde estate watch with an inside circumference of 6.5″ approx., and a total weight of 1.15″w; 47 grams. (lot #204; estimate: USD 2,000 – USD 3,000).
Other lots of interest in this sale include:
- A bottle tiered mobile Chandelier by David Weeks (lot #7; estimate: USD 4,000 – USD 6,000)
- An Anzolo Fuga Vase (lot #38; estimate: USD 1,500 – USD 2,500)
- An Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Zebra Figurine (lot #223; estimate: USD 500 – USD 700)
- A Pair of Christian Liaigre Bouddha Club Chairs & Side Table (estimate: USD 2,500 – USD 3,500)
- A David Yurman 18-karat Gold & Sterling Silver Estate Choker / Necklace (lot #166; estimate: USD 400 – USD 500)
In addition to fine and decorative arts, Palm Beach Modern Auctions offers a wide range of 20th-century furniture. Aside from helping clients develop collections, the auction house can also provide decorative accessories, merchandise, and select accent pieces.
This Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury – Fall 2024 sale will begin at 09:30 PM IST on Oct 26, 2024. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
