When: An auction of original and graphic works at Auctionata, Berlin on August 26.What: The auction features artworks by artists from the 17th to 20th century who celebrated the beauty of nature through their paintings.Highlights:- A 17th century painting of the Capriccio of an Antwerp coastal view from the circle of Reinier Zeeman. (Estimate: €6,500)- A 19th century diptych in oil painting by Gustav Zorn who is considered to be a lover of Italy. His works overflow with Mediterranean flair. (Estimate: €2,200)- A 20th century painting of an Expressionist rooftop view by Czech-American artist Frederick Serger. (Estimate: €1,700)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction.
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Datebook: Celebrating Beauty of Nature Through Art at Auctionata, Berlin
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Anya Hindmarch Curates Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Auction
Sotheby’s has invited leading British fashion accessories designer Anya Hindmarch to guest-curate an auction of contemporary art in London on September 20. A pre-sale exhibition of the works will be held at the Sotheby’s London galleries from September 16-19, coinciding with London Fashion Week.Anya Hindmarch is a passionate advocate of British arts and design. She is a trustee of both the Design Museum and Royal Academy of Arts, and was awarded an MBE in 2009 in recognition of her contributions to the British fashion industry.“I think what really drives a great art collector is passion, you’ve got to love it and the impulse has got to be authentic. I know when I see a beautiful piece or something that affects me I can’t not have it,” said Hindmarch in a statement.“I love the way 'Contemporary Curated' brings together a new audience and allows people to look at a very personal edit. It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to pick what you really love and really respond to,” she added.Hindmarch’s hand-picked selection for the September 20 “Contemporary Curated” sale features a wide range of works from both emerging and established artists, including the likes of Andreas Gursky, Yayoi Kusama, and Georg Baselitz.Highlights include Keith Haring’s vibrant and energetic “Untitled,” 1982 (estimate: £200,000-300,000), Yayoi Kusama’s early work “Sea at Sunset,” 1980 (estimate: £6,000-8,000), and Ai Weiwei’s “Fairytale – 1001 Chairs,” 2007 (estimate: £8,000-12,000), to name a few."Contemporary Curated" will take place on September 20, with a pre-sale exhibition from September 16-19 at Sotheby's London. Click on the slideshow to see some highlights of the sale.
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Datebook:'British & European Paintings’ Auction at Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury
When: Auction of Old masters, British, and European paintings at Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, UK, on September 7, 2016.What: On auction will be rare and collectible British and European paintings by artists from various periods such as the 17th century English School, early 19th century French School, and 19th century Continental School, among others.Highlights:- An Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) painting of ‘Cock pheasant in woodland’ signed and dated 1903. The vibrant plumage displays Thorburn's mastery of complex colour tones. (Estimate: £12,000 - 18,000)- A still life of grapes, peaches, pomegranate and flowers on a stone plinth in a landscape with a butterfly by the Hungarian artist Jacob Bogdani (1660-1724), oil on canvas and signed. (Estimate: £25,000 - 35,000)- A Circle of William James ‘View of the Thames, London with the Savoy Palace, Savoy Church, Somerset House, and the spires of St. Mary-le-Strand and St. Clement Danes’ oil on canvas. Old lining and restoration has been done with some visible retouching. (Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000)- A still life painting of summer flowers in an urn by the French artist Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (1635-1699). Oil on canvas, re-lined, repaired, and restored. (Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000)- An oil on canvas ‘Portrait of Mrs. Letitia Balfour (1745-1838), seated, wearing a bonnet’ by Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. (1769-1830). The portrait dates back to the second half of the 1790s. The canvas is stamped: J. Middleton, 81 St. Martin's Lane. (Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction.
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Datebook: Rowley’s Auction of Antiques, Fine Art & Decorative Furnishings
When: Antiques, Fine Art, and Decorative Furnishings Auction at Rowley from August 30-31, 2016.What: Choicest selection of antiques, fine art, and decorative furnishings under one roof. Day 1 will feature Oriental Items, Wine & Spirits, Natural History, Taxidermy, Clocks, Barometers, Silver, Jewellery & Watches. Day 2 will have on offer Pottery, Porcelain & Glassware, Pictures, Prints & Engravings and Furniture & Furnishings.Highlights:-A late 19th century North African mother-of-pearl and bone inlaid carved hardwood casket (Estimate: £800 - 1,200)- The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, 12 Years single bottle, in presentation box; The Dalmore Single Highland Malt Scotch Whiskey, Aged 12 Years, single bottle; Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, single bottle; and Jura Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, single bottle. ( Estimate: £100 – 150)-A Chinese school 19th century figures in extensive landscape watercolour on silk (Estimate: £200 – 400)-A 19th century Delft plate decorated in blue and white with a floral landscape (Estimate: £40 – 60)-A Schneider Art Nouveau/Art Deco transitional wrought iron floor standing lamp worked with ivy vines (Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction.
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Datebook: Rossini's Auction of Nineteenth Century Artworks
When: Rossini’s auction of nineteenth-century art on August 31, 2016.What: A selection of nineteenth-century paintings, prints, drawings that are every collector dreams to acquire.Highlights:- An Alaux Laurence Diptyque blue mix media on canvas (Estimate: € 300-400 )- A beautiful water carriers Eastern pair of sculptures in alabaster white veined (Estimate: €6500 – 8000)- A very rare ‘After the Orgy ' 1970 painting on canvas (Estimate: € 400-500 )- A Blanchon Emile, oil on canvas painting (Estimate: € 600- 800)- The inimitable Jacques Cartier and his rare and collectible painting, Africa Hunting Scene (Estimate: € 1300 – 1500)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction
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Datebook: ‘Discovery-Interiors Online’ auction by Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers
When: The Discovery department auction of interior items will be held by Skinners Auctioneers and Appraisers at Marlborough, Massachusetts. The online auction will run from September 8 through September 16, 2016.What: The auction will bring under the hammer a selection of artwork, estate furnishings, decorative objects, rugs, couture and jewelry from the 18th-21st century. The highlights are:- A Fay Miller art glass skyscraper table from late 20th/early 21st century United States, estimated at $600-800.- Eight mid-century modern design Polia Pillin ceramic and wood items, estimated at $300-400.- A leaded glass table lamp estimated at $600-800.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction items
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Datebook: Clarke Auction Gallery to hold Fine Arts, Mid-century Modern, Antiques & Jewelry Auction
When: Clarke Auction Gallery will hold an auction of fine arts, mid-century moderns, antiques, and jewelry, among many more, on September 11, 2016, in Larchmont, New York.What: Several pieces of fine art, sculptures, antiques and jewelry will come under hammer.The highlights of the auction are:— A bronze sculpture of two horse-heads titled ‘Looking Ahead,’ signed by Marilyn Newmark; the 17 x 18.5 x 15-inch sculpture is in good condition and estimated at $800-1,200— A bronze sculpture featuring two running horses titled ‘Joie De Vie,’ signed by Marilyn Newmark; the 23 x 11-inch sculpture is in good condition and estimated at $800-1,200— A bronze sculpture with brown patina on a mahogany base titled ‘The Guardian,’ signed by Marilyn Newmark; the 18 x 11-inch sculpture is in good condition and estimated at $1,000-1,500.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction
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Datebook: ‘Fine Japanese and Korean Art’ auction at Bonhams, NY
When: Auction of fine Japanese and Korean art at Bonhams on September 14, 2016, New York City.What: A selection of fine Japanese and Korean art will come under the hammer.The highlights of the auction are:— A fine important lacquer kazari-dachi (presentation scabbard) of Momoyama (1573-1615) or Edo period (1615-1868) estimated at $80,000-100,000— A gilt-bronze figure of Juichi-men Kannon (Eleven-headed Kannon) from Kamakura period (1185-1333). Cast in separate sections, the figure is seated holding an amphora in the left hand, with a serene expression in face. The item is estimated at $60,000-80,000— A painting titled ‘Gidalim (Waiting)’ by artist Park Sukeun (1914-1965). The 36 x 13.5 cm oil and mixed media on board painting is estimated at $150,000-250,000.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction
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Datebook: Rossini to Auction Vintage Posters, Prints & Lithographs
When: Auction at Rossini, Paris on September 7, 2016.What: A selection of vintage posters, prints and lithographs will go under the hammer at Rossini in the city of Paris.Highlights:- A 1968 vintage poster which translates to ‘Let the Fear of Red to Horned Beasts’ in the diameter of 42.5 x 31.2 cm. (Estimate: € 200-250)- A 1968 vintage poster which translates to ‘Hold Comrades United until Victory’ in the dimensions of 55.5 x 77.7 cm. (Estimate: €200-250)- A 1968 vintage poster which translates to ‘United against Gaullist Provocation’ in the dimensions of 44.5 x 56 cm. (Estimate: €150-200)-A 1968 vintage poster which translates to ‘Salaries Light, Heavy Tanks’ in the dimensions of 56.2 x 78 cm. (Estimate: €200-250)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction.
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Datebook: Leonard Joel's Fine Arts Auction on September 6, Melbourne
What: Auction of fines arts by Leonard Joel Auction House in South Yarra in the city of Melbourne on September 6. Why: Leonard Joel brings an array of fine artworks under the hammer. The highlights include:- "Circular Quay," by Frank Henry Mason. This oil on canvas (50 x 75.5 cm) is estimated at $3000 - $5000- "Coastal Landscape," a watercolor by Eveline Syme. Measuring 24.5 x 30.5 cm, it is estimated at $1600 - $2200- An oil on board, "House by the Harbour," by Percy Lindsay. Measuring 23 x 29 cm, it is estimated at $2000 - $4000Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction.
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Datebook: Art and Object's Auction of Tim and Sherran Francis Collection
When: The Tim and Sherran Francis Collection will be on auction at the Art and Object, Auction House, Auckland, New Zealand on September 7- 8, 2016.What: This major auction will feature many of New Zealand’s significant artists as Tim and Sherran Francis have been devoted to collecting the finest New Zealand art and pottery for over six decades. Multiple works will go under the hammer including many from a private collection which has not been publicly seen before. Highlights:- A Rita Angus oil on board, Tree Cutting, Hawke's Bay, dimensions 596 x 596mm. Exhibited at the ‘Exhibition of New Zealand Prints, Pottery and Paintings’, Singapore National Library, Singapore, February 23 - March 1, 1971. (Estimate: $150 000‑$200 000)- Gordon Walters PVA and acrylic on canvas dated 1968, dimensions being 1520 x 1145mm.Exhibited at ‘Gordon Walters: Paintings’, Peter McLeavey Gallery, Wellington, from May 6 – 24, 1969. Exhibited at the ‘Exhibition of New Zealand Prints, Pottery and Paintings’, Singapore National Library, Singapore, February 23 – March 1, 1971. ‘Gordon Walters’, Auckland City Art Gallery, Auckland, March 23 – April 24, 1983. (Estimate: $300 000‑$400 000)- Type C print of Alice Byke by Yvonne Todd. The title has been inscribed, signed, and dated 2002 a fairly recent work. Dimension being 1040 x 830mm. Exhibited at ‘Yvonne Todd: Sea of Tranquility – 5 photographs’, Peter McLeavey Gallery, Wellington, July 23 – August 17, 2002.- A rare and hand-decorated studio vase featuring dinosaurs amongst foliage (1926) by Elizabeth Lissaman. Height being 160mm. (Estimate: $2000 - $4000)- A Shane Cotton titled He Pukapuka Tautahi, oil on canvas. Titled, inscribed, signed, and dated 2000. Dimensions being 3000 x 2000mm. Exhibited at ‘Te Timatanga: From Eden to Ohaewai, Shane Cotton’, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin, August 26 – October 23, 2000. ‘Shane Cotton: Survey 1993 – 2003’, City Gallery, Wellington, July 17 – October 19, 2003, Auckland, May 29 – August 8, 2004. (Estimate: $180 000‑$280 000)- Another highlight of the auction is a Colin McCahon's eight-panel masterpiece The Canoe Tainui, possibly the most important painting to come onto the open market in New Zealand. Synthetic polymer paint on eight panels, 1969. 603 x 4824mm: installation size variable. Price on request.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction.
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Records Tumble at Sotheby’s Australia Sale in Sydney
Sotheby’s Australia has set new auction records for Howard Arkley, Albert Namatjira, and Emma Minnie Boyd during its August 31 sale of Important Australian Art at the InterContinental Sydney. The highly successful sale, which also achieved the second highest price at auction for Arthur Streeton, realized $8.96 million and achieved clearance rates of 132% by value and 75.4% volume.Geoffrey Smith, Chairman of Sotheby’s Australia, said that the results of the sale represent the continued strength of, and confidence in, the Australian art market. “Our local and international clients possess a deep appreciation for works by Australia’s finest artist which are exemplary and, in many instances, offered for auction for the first time,” said Smith.The highlight of the sale was the new auction record for the late Australian artist Howard Arkely, whose “Mod Style” 1992 sold for $646,600 against an estimate of $400,000-500,000. Another highlight was Sir Arthur Streeton’s “Sydney Harbour” 1907 achieved the second highest price at auction for the artist with a final price of $2,074,000 against an estimate of $1,500,000-2,000,000.“The result of over $2 million for a painting by Arthur Streeton of Sydney Harbour is a testament to the genius of an artist who created images of Australia that continue to astound, exhilarate and inspire,” said Geoffrey Smith. “The sale of this work has reinvigorated interest in the works by Australia’s most significant Australian impressionists.”Albert Namatjira’s most significant work, “Finke River Mission and Mount Hermannsburg” 1951, set a new auction record for the artist, selling for $122,000 against an estimate of $80,000-100,000. A new auction record was also set for Emma Minnie Boyd with the artist’s “A Lassie Yet” 1888 achieving $170,800 against an estimate of $30,000-50,000.
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Sotheby’s Names Auction Veteran Cécile Bernard as Director-General for France
Cécile Bernard has taken up her new position as the Director General of Sotheby’s France. Starting September 1, she is working with Mario Tavella, Président Directeur Général of Sotheby’s France and Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe.Bernard spent two decades at Christie’s in London and Paris, starting as a painting specialist and becoming a department head. In a surprise move, she more recently moved to Drouot.Tavella said in an e-mailed statement that Bernard had “significant experience in the art market internationally” and would help the company develop its Paris office.Bernard said of her appointment that she could bring 25 years of expertise “in large French and international auction houses.” She has a Masters in Finance from ISC Paris and a degree in art history from the Sorbonne.
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Sotheby’s Contemporary Ink Art Sale in HK Reflects Market’s Attraction to the Genre
Sotheby’s HK will present a themed auction of Contemporary Chinese Ink during their Autumn Sale, scheduled to take place on October 4. The 95-lot-sale, titled “Contemporary Ink Art: Journey,” is expected to raise a total of HK$ 31-42 million (US$ 3.9-5.4 million), offering “fresh-to-market” artworks from global private collections.The auction will include some of the most established artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China such as C.C. Wang, Li Huayi, Liu Dan, Liu Guosong, Lui Shou-kwan, and Zeng Xiaojun. Sotheby’s will also offer works by female artists from the region, including the likes of Irene Chou and Tseng Yuho.This significant sale comes at a time when the art market seems to be leaning towards contemporary Chinese ink painting as the next desired commodity. This was evidenced by the successful April sales at Sotheby’s HK this year, producing multiple artist records for Liu Dan and Zheng Chongbin, according to news sources. “Contemporary Ink Art is increasingly recognized among collectors worldwide as an innovative aesthetic category with extraordinary momentum,” said Katherine Don, the Head of Contemporary Ink Art at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.The theme of the sale stems from Liu Guosong’s “Blue Moon Landscape,” which is “inspired by man’s journey to the moon, as well as the juxtaposition of unusual early and iconic later works showing the evolution of individual artistic styles.”“Blue Moon Landscape,” 1969/1990 and Li Huayi’s “Pines In Pureland Mist,” 2012 lead the “Journey” sale, estimated at HK$ 4-5 million (US$520,000-645,000) and HK$ 3.3-3.6 million (US$ 426,000-465,000) respectively. Ink works by Chen Qikuan, Lui Shou-kwan, and C.C. Wang were selected from a private art collection, acquired by a “visionary collector” during the 1980s. According to Sotheby’s HK, “this collection is a diary of pioneering ink art works grounded in the Chinese paintings tradition.”The “Contemporary Ink Art: Journey” sale will take place on October 4 at Hall 3, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong.
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Modern and Contemporary Irish Art Takes Centre Stage at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s is exhibiting the contents of its 70-lot annual Irish Art sale at the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin from September 1-4, prior to the London viewing from September 8-12 and the auction at Sotheby’s New Bond Street in London on September 13.This year’s sale features works by Sir William Orpen, Paul Henry, Gerard Dillon, Mary Swanzy, Colin Middleton, F.E. McWilliam, Rowan Gillespie, and Gottfried Helnwein. Further contemporary highlights include works by Elizabeth Magill, Melita Denaro, Eilís O’Connell, John Doherty, and Rita Duffy.Highlights of the sale include Sir John Lavery’s evocative portrait interior “Mary Borden and her Family at Bisham Abbey” (est: £150,000-250,000 / €179,000-298,000) and Sir John Lavery’s atmospheric “Tangier” 1919 (est: £80,000-120,000 / €95,500-143,000).Other notable works are Jack B. Yeats’ boldly expressive “Water Lilies” 1930 (est: £100,000-150,000 / €120,000-179,000), Sir William Orpen’s “The Fiddler” (est: £60,000-80,000 / €71,500-95,500, and Gerard Dillon’s impressive “Mending Nets, Aran” (est: £100,000-150,000 / €120,000-179,000).Paul Henry’s “The Road by the Lake” circa 1935-36 (est: £60,000-80,000 / €71,500-95,500) and Mary Swanzy “Cubist Landscape with Red Pagoda and Bridge” circa 1925-30 (est: £60,000-80,000 / €71,500-95,500) will also attract plenty of interest from collectors.The sale also includes six works from the Estate of George & Maura McClelland, whose McClelland Collection is testament to the determination, energy, and compassion of George and Maura in their support of Irish art and artists.Click the slideshow to see highlights from the sale
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Modern and Contemporary Irish Art Takes Centre Stage at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s is exhibiting the contents of its 70-lot annual Irish Art sale at the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin from September 1-4, prior to the London viewing from September 8-12 and the auction at Sotheby’s New Bond Street in London on September 13.This year’s sale features works by Sir William Orpen, Paul Henry, Gerard Dillon, Mary Swanzy, Colin Middleton, F.E. McWilliam, Rowan Gillespie, and Gottfried Helnwein. Further contemporary highlights include works by Elizabeth Magill, Melita Denaro, Eilís O’Connell, John Doherty, and Rita Duffy.Highlights of the sale include Sir John Lavery’s evocative portrait interior “Mary Borden and her Family at Bisham Abbey” (est: £150,000-250,000 / €179,000-298,000) and Sir John Lavery’s atmospheric “Tangier” 1919 (est: £80,000-120,000 / €95,500-143,000).Other notable works are Jack B. Yeats’ boldly expressive “Water Lilies” 1930 (est: £100,000-150,000 / €120,000-179,000), Sir William Orpen’s “The Fiddler” (est: £60,000-80,000 / €71,500-95,500, and Gerard Dillon’s impressive “Mending Nets, Aran” (est: £100,000-150,000 / €120,000-179,000).Paul Henry’s “The Road by the Lake” circa 1935-36 (est: £60,000-80,000 / €71,500-95,500) and Mary Swanzy “Cubist Landscape with Red Pagoda and Bridge” circa 1925-30 (est: £60,000-80,000 / €71,500-95,500) will also attract plenty of interest from collectors.The sale also includes six works from the Estate of George & Maura McClelland, whose McClelland Collection is testament to the determination, energy, and compassion of George and Maura in their support of Irish art and artists.Click the slideshow to see highlights from the sale
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Datebook: Phillips Upcoming Sale ‘New Now’ to Kick Off Fall Auction Season in New York
What: Phillips upcoming fall auction of ‘New Now’ in New York on September 20, 2016.Why: The auction will contain a selection of over 200 lots where 20 collectors will get an opportunity to acquire works from both emerging as well as established artists. The sale will feature a diverse range of works including a single-owner selection from the estate of esteemed economist and celebrated art collector Pentti Kouri. The highlights of the auction include:— Up for auction is an untitled work from 2015 by artist Matt Connors. Nearly five feet in height, this impressive painting is the first major work from the Chicago-born artist to come under the hammer. His wide-reaching practice also expands to installation-based works and artists’ books. (Estimate: $30,000-$ 40,000)— The first lot of the sale will be opened by an artwork by Josh Kline titled ‘it’s clean, it’s natural, we promise,’ which was included in the artist’s first solo show at his representative gallery, 47 Canal, in 2011. (Estimate: $12,000-18,000)— Also included in the September New Now auction is Louise Despont’s Sandglass, which was executed in 2012 (Illustrated left). Sandglass is the first work by the Brooklyn and Bali-based artist to come to the secondary market. (Estimate: $7,000-10,000)— Giuseppe Penone’s Fingernail and Marble, 1988 is a pristine example of the renowned artist’s sculptural practice. Within the field of art history, Penone’s artwork has absorbed elements from Minimalism, Arte de Povera, and Land Art. His inspiration can be traced back to nature as a means of slow and gradual artistic construction that leads his artworks to possess a calming and meditative quality. (Estimate: $150,000 - $ 250,000)— Infinity Nets, signed, titled and dated “Yayoi Kusama 2006,” will also be up for auction, accompanied by Yayoi Kusama’s Art Work Registration Card with dimensions of 18 x 21 in (45.7 x 53.3 cm) (Estimate: $70,000 - $ 100,000)The auction features the works of artists such as Giuseppe Penone, Lawrence Weiner, Matt Connors, Josh Kline, and Louise Despont.Click on the slideshow with a sneak peek of the auction
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Datebook: Deutscher & Hackett’s Auction of Australian and International Fine Art
When: Auction of Important Australian and International Fine Art at Deutscher and Hackett, Sydney, on September 13, 2016.What: The auction brings together some of the most prolific selections of Australian and international paintings. With a lot of 117 artworks up for auction, the sale offers collectors a wide selection of works from as early as 1892.Highlights:- A painting by Australian avant-garde artist Brett Whiteley (1939 – 1992). Washing the Salt off III, 1985, is oil on canvas on a composition board, signed, dated, and inscribed with the title. It poignantly captures the sexual revolution of the 80s sweeping Australia at the time, featuring a topless bather arching gracefully away from the viewer as she balances on one foot to wash sand off the other. (Estimate: $650,000 – $ 850,000)- Australian-born Italy-based artist Jeffrey Smart’s work Paringa, 1951, oil on canvas, signed and dated on the lower right. One of those rare and early Jeffrey Smart paintings which, with the subject centering on South Australia, still remains in private hands. The painting is a perfect mesh of colour and composition and explores the artist’s fascination with form and its exploitation as metaphors of the modern world of vehicles and transportation. (Estimate: $200,000 – $ 300,000)- A mesmerizing work by Australian landscape artist Lloyd Rees, Sunset on the Omega Hills, 1948, oil on canvas. Signed on lower and inscribed with title verso the artwork resonates Ree’s technique and inspiration that of landscapes with individual grandeur found in the harmony of man and nature. (Estimate: $180,000 – $ 240,000)- Acacia Saplings, c.1074, oil on canvas by Australian painter and printmaker Fred Williams. The painting is a reflection of spring and regeneration coincided with Williams’ own creative developments, especially the use of a more diverse and richer palette and is composed of three compositional bands. (Estimate: $280,000 – 340,000)- Morning Tallabanna, 1998, by Australian painter William Robinson was acquired from the artist in December 1998. Tallabanna is a rainforest and a Eucalyptus forest. This work came after many visits where Robinson walked and observed and at other times made studies of trees and the undergrowth. He draws his inspiration from the actual place itself and nature. (Estimate: $180,000 – $ 240,000)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction.
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Martin Klosterfelde Joins Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Team
Sotheby’s has announced that Martin Klosterfelde will join its European Contemporary Art team in September 2016 as Senior Director and Senior Specialist. He will be based in London and will work alongside Bastienne Leuthe, who was appointed Senior Director, Head of Contemporary Art Germany earlier this summer.Klosterfelde joins Sotheby’s from Phillips auction house, where he was a Director and International Art Specialist, and was based in Berlin. Prior to taking up the position at Phillips in 2013, Klosterfelde spent two years with gallery owner Barbara Gladstone in New York, and then in 1996, founded his own eponymous gallery in Berlin with a focus on pioneering new artists as well as more established names.Alex Branczik, Head of Contemporary Art Europe said that Klosterfelde “brings with him a wealth of expertise, experience, and international client relationships, especially in German speaking Europe.”
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Datebook: Sotheby's Sale of Fine Timepieces at Hong Kong Exhibition Centre
'Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Watches Autumn Sale 2016' will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 5, 2016.Rare and sought-after wristwatches, pocket watches and timepieces spanning over a century of the Patek Philippe’s finest creations, as well as modern watches encompassing a range of breath-taking complications will be sold. The current sale showcasing more than 290 lots totals approximately HK$37,100,000 – 53,400,000.Click on the Slideshow for a sneak peek of the event.
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