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Auction Industry, Press ReleaseLion and Unicorn’s Miami Modern & Pop Art Auction FeaturesKey Contemporary Art During Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
Guerra de La Paz, Original Mixed Media w/ Steel, Bonsai III Miami, FL – November 25, 2024 – Lion and Unicorn is thrilled to present the "Miami Modern & Pop Art Auction," a premier art auction during Miami Art Week. Featuring works from the collections of Alicia Hancock Apfel and the Bass Museum of Art, alongside notable contemporary artists. Alicia Hancock Apfel, was a renowned Miami civil rights attorney, founder of the iconic Space Mountain Gallery, and an artist. Her work with the arts helped build a collection that celebrates transgressive voices and bold narratives. The Bass Museum is a cornerstone of Miami Beach’s cultural scene and is celebrated for its dedication to global contemporary art and the preservation of historic works. Auction Highlights include: Betty Parsons a trailblazer of abstract expressionism renowned as both an artist and influential gallerist, Parsons’ innovative use of form and color significantly shaped modern art’s trajectory. Guerra De La Paz Bonsai III: A monumental sculpture addressing sustainability and balance through found objects and materials, capturing the Cuban-American duo’s ability to transform everyday items into profound visual statements. Greg Haberny A collection of 20 original works showcasing his visceral style and biting socio-political critique. Pieces like Gone with the Wind, a commentary on consumerism, and Jackson Pollock’s Effort to Quit, an exploration of chaos and addiction, exemplify his unflinching creativity. Haberny’s participation in Banksy’s Marks and Stencils exhibition launched him onto the international stage. Dale Chihuly A breathtaking glass piece from his Persians series, characterized by swirling patterns, vibrant hues, and organic forms. Florian & Michael Quistrebert The French brothers’ mesmerizing abstractions explore the interplay of light, texture, and illusion, solidifying their position as trailblazers in contemporary art. About Lion and Unicorn: Located in South Florida, Lion and Unicorn is the premier auction house for fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Visit www.lionandunicorn.com to learn more. Event Details Date:December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST Location: Lion and Unicorn Auctions 200 Oakwood Ln., Suite 200 Hollywood, FL 33020 Bidding:In-person and online (pre-registration required) www.bid.lionandunicorn.com Catalogue: www.bid.lionandunicorn.com “This auction embodies the interplay between historical significance and contemporary…
Auction IndustryEva Jospin: The Call of the Forest in Contemporary Times
Eva Jospin, a key figure in the art world, arrives at auction with one of her iconic works: a monumental forest of cardboard, her material of choice. Eva Jospin (born 1975), Forest, 2014, collage of cut and reworked cardboard mounted on a wooden frame of five numbered panels, 2.80 x 4.50 m/9.18 x 14.76 feet.Starting price: €40,000 The visual artist seems to be everywhere at once with a packed schedule. This summer, she unveiled Chambre de soie (“Silk Room”), a monumental 350m2 embroidery in the Orangery at the Palace of Versailles, followed by the inauguration of a work in Ruinart’s new sculpture garden in Reims after the champagne-maker gave her carte blanche last year for its limited edition. The "Selva" exhibition is open until November 24 at the Fortuny Musem in parallel with the 60th Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art. In 2023, she won the “Femmes de la culture” award and was made an Officière de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Lastly, this autumn she arrives on the art market with a monumental forest, a special commission received in 2013 from property developer Ogic for its Boulogne-Billancourt headquarters. Ms. Jospin's appearance at an auction will undoubtedly cause quite a stir, as it is still a rare event. La Gazette’s website lists only three results and Artnet’s just four. On June 28, Thierry de Maigret sold a forest at Drouot acquired in 2014 from the Suzanne Tarasieve Gallery in Paris. Although relatively small — 148 x 100 cm/58.26 x 39.37 in — it fetched €92,736. How high will bidders go this time? An Ode to Slowness by Eva Jospin On a visit to her studio, Ms. Jospin told us how good she felt there, as if swept along by a wave of creative energy. With help from an all-female team and machines that are usually associated with men — jigsaws, millers and cutters — she breathes life into a lowly, commonplace material that has been forgotten in the history of art: cardboard. She likes “the fact that it's not a respected material. You can rip it up, start all over again and at the same time use a constraint to invent.” Cheap, plentiful,…
Auction IndustryPop Art Variations: Modern Meets Contemporary With Robinhood Auctions
The latest sale from Robinhood Auctions offers over 1,000 lots of original paintings, prints, multiples, and more. The catalog boasts a robust selection of Pop Art, with examples from Modern masters such as Andy Warhol and Peter Max alongside contemporary reinventions from Patricia Govezensky and Mr. Brainwash. Here are some of the top Modern and contemporary Pop Art pieces that will be available on November 21, 2024. Andy Warhol, Classic Marilyn Portfolio, suite of ten silkscreen prints from Sunday B. Morning. Image courtesy of Robinhood Auctions. Andy Warhol Several lots from Pop Art master Andy Warhol will cross the auction block in this sale, including a suite of ten Marilyn Monroe screenprints (lot #787; estimate: USD 6,684 - $8,355). The prints were published by Sunday B. Morning and are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Warhol’s collaboration with Belgian company Sunday B. Morning started pleasantly. In 1970, he sent the anonymous printmakers behind Sunday B. Morning photo negatives and specific printing instructions to mass produce Warhol’s images of Marilyn Monroe, flowers, and Campbell’s Soup cans. Yet the relationship soon soured. Warhol eventually looked down upon the company’s output, viewing it as unironically inauthentic. Sunday B. Morning prints are recognizable for a blue stamp on verso that reads “fill in your own signature,” a cheeky invitation to take ownership of a mass-produced product. Peter Max, Liberty & Justice, mixed media artwork. Image courtesy of Robinhood Auctions. Peter Max Another Pop Art icon with work in the catalog is Peter Max. A German-American painter, Max is known for his colorful paintings that embrace psychedelic images and unrestrained joy. He rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 60s after an early start in graphic design. Max applied the principles of design and marketing to his fine art, especially when he turned to printmaking. Max’s Liberty & Justice, a mixed media artwork, is one notable item (lot #182; estimate: $6,252 - $7,815). It belongs to a series of patriotic paintings that Max executed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. The work depicts the Statue of Liberty repeated across 12 boxes. In…
Auction Result, Press ReleaseClassics joined contemporary favorites in the top 10 at Morphy’s $1.1M+ Toys & Collectibles Auction
Nov. 6-7 sale highlights: Ty Cobb 1914 Cracker Jack baseball card, $34,440; Rooster sulfide marble, $22,140; Buddy ‘L’ Outdoor Railroad, $13,530; Set of 4 Popeye ‘hoppers,’ $11,685 Very Rare No. 30 Ty Cobb 1914 Cracker Jack Baseball Card DENVER, Pa. – Good things came in small packages at Morphy’s Nov. 6-7 Toys & General Collectibles Auction, which closed the books at more than $1.1 million. The Pennsylvania company’s last major toy auction of the year featured a diverse mix of popular collecting categories within its 1,600+ lots, and when all was said and done, it was an antique baseball card and the smallest of handmade artworks – marbles – that made the biggest impression. A mesmerizing 2-1/8-inch teal-blue sulfide marble with a nicely-detailed, well-centered rooster had a lot to crow about. It boasted 9.8 condition and earned high praise from Morphy Auctions’ president and longtime marble fancier Dan Morphy, who described it as “one of the best sulfides we have ever seen.” Against an estimate of $8,000-$12,000, it rolled confidently to a winning bid of $22,140. Another diminutive beauty, a painted china marble with pink pinwheels at each end, was adorned with images of a lady holding a rake, a house and trees against a desert scene. The artful 1-15/16-inch orb in 9.7 condition ultimately sold for $7,995. Another prized item requiring only minimal shelf space was a very rare No. 30 Ty Cobb 1914 Cracker Jack baseball card graded SGC2. Its striking image showed the legendary “Georgia Peach” against a scarlet background, suited up in his Detroit Americans uniform and holding a bat. The card attracted 24 bids before rounding the bases and landing at the top of prices realized for $34,440. A sought-after sports treasure, it far exceeded its $10,000-$20,000 estimate. Sports cards of a later era also found favor with bidders. A 1962 Topps Baseball 3rd-Series cello pack with a San Francisco Giants team card visible on top was graded PSA 7, Near Mint. It rose to the midpoint of its estimate, settling at $5,658. From a galaxy far, far away came an unopened 1977 Topps Star…
Auction IndustryPalm Beach Modern Auctions’ Fall Sale Features Furniture by Key 20th-Century and Contemporary Designers
The 20th century witnessed rapid changes in furniture design as favor shifted from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Modernism, Scandinavian, and beyond. Notable for its embrace of fresh materials such as steel, glass, and plastic, the furniture of this era offers a window into shifting tastes and values. The upcoming fall event from Palm Beach Modern Auctions will particularly highlight furniture items from such prominent 20th-century and contemporary designers as Fernando and Humberto Campana, Paul Evans, and Mira Nakashima. Auction Daily examined some of the top furniture lots in this upcoming event. Large Fernando & Humberto Campana BOA sofa/daybed. Image courtesy of Palm Beach Modern Auctions. Fernando & Humberto Campana Brazilian brothers and furniture designers Humberto and Fernando Campana rose to prominence in the 1980s and 90s for their colorful and exuberant pieces. The brothers have pushed the boundaries of furniture, often mixing their designs with other disciplines, including architecture, decorative art, housewares, sculpture, and more. Elevating Brazilian culture is a central aspect of the Campana brothers’ work. The brothers have cited their deep connection to their homeland as a source of inspiration that often manifests in bright colors and unexpected combinations. “The ugliness that is Brazil, with its mix of everything inhabiting the same place,” Fernando Campana said in a 2008 interview for Bomb magazine. “It forces you to see beauty where beauty doesn’t exist.” The upcoming Palm Beach Modern Auctions event will highlight a large Fernando and Humberto Campana sofa/daybed composed of polyurethane, feathers, and velvet (lot #269; estimate: USD 12,000 - $18,000). This purple-hued piece is composed of braided pieces, interlaced to create a soft, organic form. Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell dining/center hall table. Image courtesy of Palm Beach Modern Auctions. Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Other key 20th-century designers with work in the catalog include Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell. Both Evans and Powell were Pennsylvania furniture craftsmen whose output briefly overlapped while they shared a workshop in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Phillip Lloyd Powell was known for his cabinets and use of unusual materials; he frequently incorporated paintings and found objects into…
Auction IndustryVera Molnár, An Experimental Contemporary Artist and Pioneer of Digital Art
Vera Molnár, who died in 2023, received recognition late in life. A pioneer of generative art, she never stopped experimenting, as demonstrated by the approximately fifty works offered up for sale. Vera Molnár (1924-2023), Interstices, 1987, computer printout on heavy paper, monogramed and dated lower right, signed, titled and dated on the back, 42 x 29.5 cm.Estimate: €2,000/3,000 At the age of almost 100, Vera Molnár was still giving interviews and continuing to innovate. A woman who could not go a day without drawing a line, she tirelessly pursued her research without worrying about the museumization of her work. As part of the “Elles font l'abstraction” exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in 2021 and at the Venice Biennale in 2022, she was labeled a pioneer for the experimental nature of her approach and her early integration of computer technology into her artistic process. While participating in a number of monographic exhibition projects and cultivating her loyalty to the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rennes and the Espace de l'Art Concret in Mouans-Sartoux, she developed new collaborations with a young artist such as Paul Mouginot and embarked on NFTs. While the Museum of Digital Art in Zurich revisited the major contribution of her research to several generations of creators, this year's “Parler à l'œil” exhibition at the Centre Pompidou offered a more individual vision of her work, highlighting the long-term process through the Journaux intimes (Diaries) (1976-2020) donated by the artist to the museum. Several donations to French public institutions, such as the INHA (The French National Institute of Art History), should soon fuel new research on Vera Molnár. The colloquium co-organized by Vincent Baby in June testified to a genuine ambition for transmission, to which this sale contributes in its own way. Bringing together some fifty original works on paper, by hand or by computer, including gouaches, collages and canvases from the artist's estate, the catalog offers a representative selection of her work since the 1970s, when her practice began to develop with computers. In this respect, the sale shows not so much a break as continuities. Even before discovering IBM machines that allow us to visualize calculations in real time, Vera Molnár was…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseHistorical Fashion and Contemporary Couture Available at Augusta Auctions
Augusta Auctions’ End of Summer Elegance sale, scheduled for September 25, 2024, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of fashion history. This event will present 250 lots of couture, with historical items dating back centuries balanced with more contemporary pieces. Online bidding and the full catalog are available on Bidsquare. Callot Soeurs Lame Evening Gown, Paris, 1927 Assorted fashion items from the 1920s and 30s are among the top lots in this event. Fine gowns and jackets from Fortuny and Vionnet will be available, as well as a flowing French evening gown from 1927 (lot #248; estimate: USD 1,800 - $2,500). This dress was designed by Callot Soeurs, a label founded by four sisters in 1895. The brand grew to become one of the premier fashion houses of the Belle Époque. The sisters were among the first to embrace fluid lines, looser cuts, and a modern aesthetic in their dresses. The offered evening gown is composed of tangerine-colored silk with gold and silver details. Gold lace adorns the flowing sleeves. Robe De Style Wedding Dress, Mid 1920s Wedding gowns of all shapes and sizes will be offered in this event, including one from the mid-1920s (lot #2; estimate: $800 - $1,200). This cream-colored lace dress features a tiered ruffle skirt, velvet flower accents, and a sleeveless top. It is a robe de style gown, recognizable with its shell top, dropped waist, and flowing skirt. Silk wedding gowns from the 1830s and 40s can also be considered. Two of these dresses are offered in a single lot (#237; estimate: $00 - $1,200). The 1835 dress features a wide bateau neckline, balloon sleeves, and a full pleated skirt. The 1845 dress adopts a more structured, geometric form with its fitted boned bodice and gathered skirt. Gents Assembled Late 18th C Style Suit, 1790-1850s Gentleman’s clothes in the catalog include an assembled late 18th-century style suit, offered with a frock coat, bobbin lace flounce, silk waistcoat, satin breeches, and other accessories (lot #238; estimate: $1,200 - $1,500). This outfit is full of small details, including shamrocks on the embroidered waistcoat and…
Auction IndustryThe Journey of a Contemporary Collection from Abstract to Figurative Art
In twelve works, the collection that a couple began in 1980 proves that abstract and figurative art are not mutually exclusive. Victor Vasarely (1906-1997), Bi-Syrom, 1956/76, acrylic on canvas, 71 x 108 cm/27.95 x 42.51 in (detail).Estimate: €80,000/120,000 Dialogue keeps a collection alive, dynamic and coherent. A look at Dr. Jean-Charles C. and his wife Christiane M.’s paintings makes it obvious that they not only must have frequently talked to understand what motivated each other's choices and preferences, but also enjoyed conversations about the artworks. They collected “objects that speak to you rather than objects that are spoken about,” says Nicolas Landau, the “Prince of Antique Dealers”. “It’s more a selection than a collection,” adds Auction Art auctioneer Grégoire Veyres. “Each piece was carefully chosen to get straight to the point. They attest to the desire to seek the best in an artist.” In the late 1980s, the Lyon-born couple visited Jacques Verrière’s gallery, one of the city’s few contemporary art galleries, with Denise Mermillon’s and the Espace Saint-Georges. Drawn to a painting by André Lanskoy (1902-1976), they took the plunge and made their first purchase. Like many artists who attended the Grande Chaumière School in the Montparnasse quarter in the late 1930s, Lanskoy was an abstract painter. The work the couple acquired, offered here at €20,000/30,000, is a prime example of his talent, combining a varied palette of colors and rigorous triangulation. Lanskoy was among the first to pave the way towards lyrical abstraction, which many New York artists would emulate after the Second World War. During a trip to Paris shortly after purchasing Lanskoy’s painting, “Jean-Charles and Christiane were amazed by the vanishing point in Maria Elena Vieira da Silva’s Drive In, a 1971 tempera on paper (€30,000/40,000) they saw in Jeanne Bucher’s gallery,” says Mr. Veyres. The couple bought it. In the spirit of discovering the Second Paris School, next came Hans Hartung’s pastel P.1961-51 (€20,000/30,000), Serge Poliakoff’s gouache Composition with White Triangle (€15,000/20,000) and an abstract, geometrical oil on canvas by Chilean painter Roberto Matta (€20,000/30,000). Maria Elena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992), Drive In, 1972, tempera on paper, 30.5 x 57.5 cm/12.00 x 22.63 in.Estimate: €30,000/40,000 An Endless Quest…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseTraditional & Contemporary Japanese Prints Come To Auction On June 22 At Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Online Auction Features Over 120 Lots of Prints, Etchings, and Drawings Lot 2: Artist: Yoshiiku UTAGAWA (Attributed). Series: Ghost. Date: c. 1860s. Medium: Ink and color on thin paper. Dimensions: 32" x 15". Condition: Some losses, overall good. Estimate $1,000-$2,000. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 10, 2024 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Japanese Prints on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The sale features over 120 lots of traditional and contemporary Japanese woodblock prints, etchings, preparatory drawings, and pillar prints – mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries and from two California collections. Traditional artists include Kuniyoshi, Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kunichika, Yoshitoshi, Yoshida, Hasui, Yoshiiku, and Keith. Among the contemporary offerings are works from Hamanishi and Yoshimatsu, plus an extensive selection of etchings by Tanaka. Turner Auctions + Appraisals begins its online auction on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10:30 am PDT; sale items are available for preview and bidding now. The online auction will be featured live on multiple platforms: LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Bidsquare, and Turner Auctions + Appraisals’ free mobile app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Apps ("Turner Auctions"). All are easily accessed through ‘Upcoming Auctions’ at the company’s website: www.turnerauctionsonline.com/upcoming-auctions. Here below are some highlights of the upcoming online sale (please see auction information and lot details in the online catalog). Lot 2: Artist: Yoshiiku UTAGAWA (Attributed). Series: Ghost. Date: c. 1860s. Medium: Ink and color on thin paper. Dimensions: 32" x 15". Condition: Some losses, overall good. Estimate $1,000-$2,000. Lot 123: Artist: Ryohei TANAKA (1933-2019). Series: Tranquil night No. 2. Date: 1983. Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Ed. 100. Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 133/4". Condition: Very good. Estimate $500-$700. Lot 15: Artist: HOKUSAI (1760-1849). Series: Edo Hakkei (Eight Views of Edo). Date: 1833. Medium: Woodblock (eight prints). Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 7 1/4" each (paper size). Condition: Overall good. Estimate $800-$1,200. Lot 18: Artist: Hiroshige ANDO (1797-1858) Series: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, Akasaka Paulownia Field. Date: 1856-58. Medium: Woodblock. Dimensions: 14 1/2" x 9 3/4" (paper size). Condition: Very good condition, has center crease. Estimate $800-$1,200. Lot 42: Artist: Kobayashi…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseCain Modern Auctions’ May Sale Offers Colorful Aboriginal Australian Art, Mexican Modernism, and Contemporary Furniture
The latest sale from Cain Modern Auctions presents a wide range of furniture, decorative art, and fine art from around the world. The Mexican Modernism, Art, Lighting and More event particularly spotlights Dreaming paintings by Aboriginal Australian artists. This live sale will begin on May 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Online bidding options are available through Bidsquare. Leading the fine art section of this catalog is a vivid watercolor painting by American artist Keith Finch (lot #44; estimate: USD 4,000 - $6,000). This piece is signed and dated 1987. Dominated by shades of pale blue and aquamarine, the composition is divided by sharp white lines that give geometric movement to the piece. A Colorado native, Finch was active in the Los Angeles area and was known for his large watercolor paintings. Watercolor Painting by Colorado Artist Keith Finch (USA 1919-1993) 44 W x 35.50 H Aboriginal Australian artists are well-represented in this catalog, including Liza Walsh, Jaxon Gittens Barrindji, and James P. Simon. A large rectangular piece by Walsh is especially notable (lot #64; estimate: $4,000 - $6,000). This colorful painting embraces intense colors and swirling lines. Walsh lives and works in rural Western Australia and depicts the land through her art. Bidders can also consider Barrindji’s brown and white painting with snaking branch shapes (lot #65; estimate: $4,000 and $6,000) and a painting that features concentric circles from Simon (lot #61; estimate: $2,000 - $3,000). Aboriginal Artwork by Liza Walsh, Australia 48W x 55H Among furniture lots, a tufted sectional sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia is available (lot #172; estimate: $6,000 - $8,000). It consists of five interconnected pieces upholstered in a gray material. The piece belongs to B&B Italia’s Tufty Time collection, which re-interprets the modular sofas of the 1960s and 70s. Urquiola is a Spanish architect and designer, considered among the most prominent female designers of today. She operates an independent design studio in addition to her collaborations with brands such as B&B Italia. Another key sofa in the catalog is a serpentine piece in the fluid style of American designer Vladimir Kagan (lot…
