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Auction PreviewDressing the Table: Contemporary Fine Dining
Porcelain was invented in China over 2,000 years ago before gradually spreading to other countries. Known for its aesthetics and strength, porcelain combines well with both paints and glazes. Some of the key lots in the upcoming auction presented by Christie's are modeled with porcelain. The Contemporary Fine Dining sale will include a royal Copenhagen set of six luncheon plates and eight side plates, as well as a set of 12 onion-shaped vases by Daniel Reynolds. Other highlights of the auction include a Meissen porcelain carp tureen and cover and a set of four silver pheasants, each realistically shaped with chased plumage. The auction offers fine dining tableware ranging from Versace and Dior-designed plates and cutlery to Baccarat glass and silver candelabras. These lots invoke a variety of prints and patterns, including flora, fruit, and vegetable motifs. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Christie's.
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Auction PreviewModern and Contemporary Native American Art
Cowan Auctions will feature modern and contemporary Native American artworks in their upcoming sale, along with various pieces of Asian art, antiques, collectibles, and decorative art. The auction will particularly highlight a bronze sculpture by Tammy Garcia. The American artist is best known for her classic designs and modern iconography. The available low-relief sculpture depicts basket dancers on a curled piece of bronze; with its base, it measures over seven feet tall. Also offered is a Tufa cast cuff bracelet designed by Charles Loloma. The bracelet is a 20th-century piece with 14 karat gold and silver gouache. The design bears an off-centered Lander turquoise cabochon set in a gold bezel. Also leading the auction is a sculpted dancing figure by Allan Houser. A redware pottery jar with bear prints by Margaret Tafoya, known for her large and distinctive vessels, is presented as well. Other available lots include a mixed media painting by Poteet Victory and pieces of pottery by Preston Monongye. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Cowan Auctions.
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Auction PreviewFine Art: Street & Contemporary Online Only Auction
Popularly known as “The Shadowman,” Richard Hambleton started his career as a graffiti artist alongside a group of confidants and collaborators that included Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Kenny Scharf. His work includes series such as Mass Murder, Shadow Head Portraits, Marlboro Man, and Shadow Man. He is one of many artists being featured at Fine Art: Street & Contemporary Online Only Auction by Julien’s Auction with the piece ‘Shadow Head’. The item is Richard Hambleton’s 2017 portrait of Emmy-Award winning entertainer Eamonn McCrystal. Created in conjunction with the last exhibition of Hambleton’s work before his death, the item is accompanied by photographs of the artist executing this work. Along with Hambleton, this timed auction features an array of work by Andy Warhol, Banksy, KAWS, Ai Weiwei, Shephard Fairey, JR, RETNA, and more. Another lot featured in this auction is a slipcased first edition Beautiful Losers exhibition catalog housed in a custom-designed, military-grade wooden case. The catalog contains several limited edition items and original works of art by the Beautiful Losers. Also included in the sale is a custom Norley Cafe Racer motorbike. A Norton and Harley Davidson hybrid, the bike has been built by Santiago Chopper Specialties. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Julien’s Auction.
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Auction PreviewPost War and Contemporary Art
The upcoming Post War and Contemporary Art auction presented by Hindman Auctions will feature items from several 20th-century artisans. Leading the sale is a sculpture carved in 1982 by Carl Andre. His work was inspired by the concepts of simplicity and minimalism. Andre designed sculptures with factory-cut wood, bricks, and other raw industrial materials. His flat sculpture available in this auction measures 42 by 6 inches and is made of alternating copper and aluminum. Also among the featured lots of this sale is an oil painting by Miyoko Ito, a Surrealist painter. Deep color tones are a key element of this piece, titled Sea Changes. This painting comes to auction from a corporate art collection. In an interview, Ito explains her commitment to art and painting as “...a part of life, like breathing.” Available in this auction are the works of Harry Bertoia, Roger Brown, Leon Golub, and others. Browse the entire collection and register to bid online on Invaluable
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Auction PreviewRebirth of the Cool: Collectible Pop, Contemporary and Street Art: No Buyer’s Premium
Al Diaz was part of the first generation of New York City subway graffiti artists. Even though Diaz's style has evolved, he still uses iconography from the NYC subway system to make his point. In the upcoming Rebirth of the Cool: Collectible Pop, Contemporary, and Street Art auction, offered by Bedford, a 2018 piece by Diaz is the lot with the highest estimated value. It is a wooden toothbrush on which Diaz uses the letters from the NYC subway system to ask people to "Inspire an entire generation 2 create a better planet." The 81 lots of this auction each represent the vision of a contemporary street artist, pop artist, or others involved in outsider movements. In a recent gallery visit, Al Diaz explained that the early days of graffiti were about exposure and power. "It was kind of a big pissing contest,” said Diaz. “My name is gonna be around more than your name." Thousands of miles away, in Penang, Malaysia, Ernest “ZACH” Zacharevic also uses spray paint in public areas to bring exposure, this time to everyday life in Malaysia. His piece in this auction, "No Fly Zone", is a print depicting a Malaysian boy wearing an old fighter pilot helmet and aiming a paper airplane at someone off-scene. Jagged black spray paint completes the outline of the boy. The original canvas of this piece was auctioned by Sotheby's in late 2017. Also among the most notable lots in this auction are several iterations of Andy Warhol's Marilyn Diptych. The original, which is in the permanent collection of the Tate, is considered one of the most important pieces in the Pop Art movement. One of these iterations available in this auction is an invitation to attend the 1981 Andy Warhol Retrospective at Leo Castelli Gallery in New York. The invitation contains a miniature version of Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe. Those interested in any of these lots can register to bid on Bidsquare.
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Auction Preview20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art
Artist Richard Estes was given a Kodak camera when he was eight years old. His early exposure to cameras inspired him to produce photo-realistic paintings throughout his career. Included in the upcoming 20th Century Modern & Contemporary Fine Art auction, presented by Stair Galleries, is a painting by Estes during his 2007 visit to Antarctica. Although Estes' work usually depicts city environments, his Antarctica painting still reflects his commitment to Realism. As the event’s name suggests, each of the auction's lots represent the major art movements of the 20th century. This includes a 1985 poster promoting an Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition. On the poster, Warhol and Basquiat pose as if they were rival boxers. Also available in this auction are several sculptures. Among the highlighted pieces is Elisabeth Frink's Chinese Horse III. The figure's color comes from patina, which is a thin layer of oxidized bronze. Alexander Calder's Cheval II will be offered as well. Browse the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare
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Auction PreviewContemporary Art Online
Andy Warhol created many artworks when considering consumerism and celebrity culture. Shoes, in particular, played an important role in Warhol’s career as a commercial artist. Many women’s footwear advertisements in the 1950s were later satirized by Warhol. An example of his work is available in the Contemporary Art Online Auction, presented by Sotheby’s. The available piece, Shoe with Diamond Dust, shows the sole of a shoe and an accompanying bow. This particular lot was made with silkscreen ink and real diamond dust. The upcoming event offers 17 lots of fine art created by artists such as Lee Ufan, David Hockney and Gene Davis. In the late 1960s, Lee Ufan became one of the most famous artists of the Japanese Mono-ha movement. An oil and mineral pigment painting by Lee Ufan is being featured in this auction. His style emphasizes the use of raw, mineral, and industrial elements, defying the traditional notion of expressive representation. Browse the full catalog and register for online bidding at Sotheby’s.
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Auction PreviewModern & Contemporary Art
The upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art auction presented by Heritage Auctions includes artworks from Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Modernism, and more. The sale is led by a figural painting from Wayne Thiebaud, an American painter. Throughout his career, Thiebaud continually explored still life paintings of everyday objects and edible treats. In this auction, his oil painting of two rows of pie slices is featured. The sale will also highlight an artist whose work is associated with the development of Chinese Political Pop Art - Guangyi Wang. His canvases address the conflict between China’s political past and Western consumerism and advertisements. One of Wang’s works from his ‘Great Criticism’ series can be found in this collection. The traditional Chinese figures painted in this piece resemble famous symbols of Western commercialism. An abstract painting by Franz Kline will also be on offer. For more information, visit Heritage Auctions.
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Auction PreviewContemporary Art Evening Auction
Mark Rothko was an American painter known for his deep explorations of color. His Blue Over Red oil painting is a notable example of Rothko’s style. The canvas work is among the featured lots of the upcoming Contemporary Art Evening Auction offered by Sotheby’s. Another key item in the collection is an untitled painting by Jackson Pollock. Upon close observation of his work, the network of interlaced dashes and scores begins to form shadows and figures. The painting was created with layers of lines, slashes, and strokes of colors. Another highlighted lot is a piece from Willem De Kooning. One of the most celebrated of the Abstract Expressionist painters, de Kooning's body of work reflects the style of the movement. Paintings and sketches from Clyfford Still, Francis Bacon, Lee Krasner, and others will also be offered. View each of these lots and register to bid on Sotheby’s.
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Auction PreviewAbstracted: Post-War & Contemporary Art
When Tadeusz Kantor, the noted playwright, began painting, the public mostly disregarded his efforts. "[N]o one knew whether he was to be seen as an important theatrical figure or as a visual artist," writes the art magazine Frieze. But nearly thirty years after his death, the upcoming Abstracted: Post-War & Contemporary Art auction, presented by Capsule, especially features two lots by Kantor. His paintings in this auction, IV and XI, both include disorienting black lines. Shapes emerge that appear familiar but are not easily identifiable. These pieces come to auction from the estate of Frank Loesser and Jo Loesser, the Tony-nominated actress who passed away earlier this year. Like Kantor's paintings, many of the auction's lots are experimental. A notable example is Egg born by night by the Russian-American artist Ernst Neizvestny. From a broken eggshell hatches fragments that look both human and mechanical. This oil painting was produced in 1984, years after Neizvestny was exiled from the USSR. Despite his exile, many still considered his work to be emblematic of life in Russia. This included American playwright Arthur Miller, who referred to Neizvestny as the "philosophical conscience of his country." Also represented in this auction is American painter Michael Loew. Both an untitled piece and one painting from Loew's Open Spaces series come to auction from his estate. They both represent Loew's interest in experimenting with color and fragmentation. View each of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
