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A Boterismo Figurine by Fernando Botero Highlights the Upcoming 1stbid Sale
Fernando Botero is a celebrated South American artist famous for his figurative artworks. His chubby sculptures with inflated sizes are popularly called ‘Boterismo.’ They often serve as mediums for comedy or criticism. Diego Rivera’s political murals and Baroque architecture highly influence Botero’s works. The upcoming 1stbid auction presents a Boterismo…
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Fernando Botero Bronze Sculptures, Rufino Tamayo’s Sandías Featured in Christie’s Latin American Art Auction
Rufino Tamayo’s paintings have broken records for Latin American art at auction for many years. Although the Mexican artist was a contemporary of Pablo Picasso and Diego Rivera, he distanced himself from politics. Tamayo, however, did not shy away from using vivid colors when painting Mexican iconography and everyday life. This spring,…
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Contemporary Art Day Auction to Offer Works by Barkley L. Hendricks, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and More
Sotheby's Contemporary Art Day Auction presents late 20th-century fine art from around the world. That includes Barkley L. Hendricks' portrait Jackie Sha-La-La. Hendricks aimed not only to capture a person's likeness in his portraits but also their personality. Here, Jackie's eyes are covered by an elaborate hat as she makes…
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Modern Works on Paper
By 1904, Parisian art collector André Level was looking to own a piece by Pablo Picasso. However, he was far from the only collector admiring the young artist's work. Level had to wait four years until a retired circus clown turned art dealer, Clovis Sagot, finally gave him the insider…
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RESULTS | Christie’s Latin American Art Sales Total $26 Million
LEFT: FRIDA KAHLO (1907-1954) PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN WHITE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTED CIRCA 1929. PRICE REALIZED: $5,836,500; CENTER: FRIDA KAHLO (1907-1954) THE FLOWER BASKET OIL ON COPPER PAINTED IN 1941. PRICE REALIZED: $3,135,000; RIGHT: FERNANDO BOTERO (B. 1932) TABLAO FLAMENCO OIL ON CANVAS PAINTED IN 1984. PRICE REALIZED:…
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Latin American Art
Fernando Botero is among the featured artists in the upcoming Latin American Art auction, presenting 14 of the 187 available lots. Botero is one of the most recognized and admired artists of Latin America, creating his own signature style. Boterismo depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated shapes that suggest…
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La Ménagerie
Throughout his career, French sculptor François-Xavier Lalanne merged the imaginative with the tactile. His dual-purpose furniture pieces reflect his artistic perspective; he once said, “It is, after all, easier to have a sculpture in an apartment than to have a real sheep. And, it’s even better if you can sit…
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Modern Art & Design Auction
Sturtevant was a talented artist that challenged the way artists were viewed in her time. Much appreciated by her contemporaries, she was known to replicate famous works from well-known artists. Modern Art & Design Auction By Lama Auctions presents one of her famous replications, Study for Andy Warhol's Marilyn. The…
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Contemporary Curated
Sotheby's Contemporary Curated auction is a powerful exhibition of the post-war period. The auction presents works from The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, and The Drawing Center as well as from private collections. It is curated by renowned chef Massimo Bottura. The resulting selection proves that a passion for food…
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September Fine and Decorative Art Sale
The Creighton Davis Gallery September Fine and Decorative Art Sale features over 270 paintings, sculptures, and photographs from some of the most recognizable names in modern art. Containing several delicate pen and ink drawings by luminaries like Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, the auction offers a rare chance to compliment…
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Cartier VCA Jewelry Russian Bronzes Artwork
The upcoming Cartier VCA Jewelry Russian Bronzes Artwork Auction by Allure Auction Company is truly a collection of luxury. Resplendent with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, the jewelry portion contains many pieces with impressive pedigrees. Names like Bulgari, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co are all represented. Intricate Russian enamel work elevates…
