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The latest auction from Christie’s “Prints and Multiples” department will see works by some of Modern and Contemporary art’s biggest names, including Francis Bacon, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol, in a sale that will take place on September 21.The auction, which also features works by Freud, Haring, Chagall, Matisse, Miro, Beuys, Braque, Giacometti, and David Hockney, will comprise around 200 lots from all of the 20th century’s biggest art movements, ranging from Pop art to Surrealism. It will offer works with estimates from $2,700 to $200,000, allowing collectors to also own more affordable works by major artists.The “Prints and Multiples” sale will be led by one American icon, Andy Warhol, with a work featuring another, Buzz Aldrin, standing on the moon. In the screenprint “Moonwalk,” 1987, undertaken by the artist in the year of his death, Warhol presents the images in fluorescent colors — one pink and one yellow — creating a work that sees the legendary Pop artist clearly being inspired by MTV’s use of the same iconography. The screenprint pair comes with an estimate of $200,000-270,000. Other works by Warhol include three of his “Mao” prints, as well as images of Mick Jagger, Wayne Gretzky, and Jean Cocteau.Further highlights of the sale include pieces by Warhol’s fellow Pop practitioner Roy Lichtenstein, who also creates a screenprint of an American icon in “I Love Liberty,” 1982 — his portrait of the Statue of Liberty, with an estimate of $27,000-40,000. David Hockney's etching, “A Panama Hat,” 1972, has an estimate of $8,000-10,500.The full artist lineup for the sale is as follows:Francis Bacon (4 lots)After Francis Bacon (3 lots)Banksy (1 lot)John Banting (1 lot)Max Beckmann (4 lots)Joseph Beuys (4 lots)Pierre Bonnard (1 lot)Georges Braque (2 lots)Marc Chagall (14 lots)Eduardo Chillida (1 lot)Marcel Duchamp (9 lots)Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray (2 lots)Alexandra Ekster (1 lot)MC Escher (1 lot)Lucian Freud (1 lot)Elisabeth Frink (1 lot)Alberto Giacometti (1 lot)Keith Haring (4 lots)Damien Hirst (5 lots)David Hockney (4 lots)Howard Hodgkin (1 lot)Jasper Johns (1 lot)William Kentridge (1 lot)Roy Lichtenstein (5 lots)Robert Longo (1 lot)Man Ray (2 lots)Henri Matisse (2 lots)After Henri Matisse (1 lot)Joan Miró (6 lots)Henry Moore (1 lot)Giorgio Morandi (2 lots)Christopher Nevinson (3 lots)Ben Nicholson (1 lot)Julian Opie (1 lot)Gerhard Richter (1 lot)Pablo Picasso (23 lots)After Pablo Picasso (2 lots)Michelangelo Pistoletto (1 lot)Cyril Power (1 lot)Walter Sickert (1 lot)Percy Smith (1 lot)Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (10 lots)Andy Warhol (24 lots)James Abbott McNeil Whistler (1 lot)Christopher Wool (1 lot)“Prints and Multiples” will take place on September 21 at Christie’s King Street, following previews from September 16-20.

Vasudeo S. Gaitonde (1924 - 2001), who continues to be the most expensive Indian artist ever on the auction circuit, is leading the table at the upcoming South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Auction to be held by Christie’s in New York on September 14. His untitled oil on canvas, painted in 1970, is estimated at $1,800,000 - $2,000,000 (approx. Rs 12.05 crore - Rs 13.39 crore). This painting is one of the most illustrious works created by Gaitonde — it not only belongs to the period considered one of the most sought after for the artist, it also has an excellent provenance. It was in the collection of eminent philanthropist Dr. Jamshed Jehangir Bhabha (1914-2007) for over three decades. Bhabha, brother of renowned Indian nuclear physicist Dr. Homi Bhabha, was the founder of Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) to whom he donated two Gaitonde paintings, including the one coming up for auction. Between the years 2014 - 2016, this painting was also showcased at the Gaitonde retrospectives held at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.The auction is offering as many as five canvases by S.H. Raza, one of India’s most eminent modern artists who passed away recently, on July 23, at the age of 94. The most expensive Raza work is also the second most expensive at the auction. Titled “L’Orage,” this acrylic on canvas from 1975 is estimated at $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 (approx. Rs 6.6 crore - Rs 10 crore). Raza’s “Rajasthan IV,” an oil on board painted in 1961 is another top lot of the auction. It is estimated at $300,000 - $500,000 (approx. Rs 2 crore - Rs 3.3 crore). At the same estimate is an oil on canvas by M.F. Husain (1913-2011). Featuring his signature horses, it was painted in 1970s. An oil on board by F.N. Souza (1924-2002) is estimated at $300,000 - $400,000 (approx. Rs 2 crore - Rs 2.6 crore). This was painted in 1959, the period considered one of his most ambitious and fruitful. Among the younger set of the artists, the contemporaries, Bharti Kher leads the table with her signature bindi work. It’s a triptych made of bindis on aluminum sheet. Titled “Mother of Anything Possible, Anytime,” the work is estimated at $200,000 - $300,000 (approx. Rs 1.34 crore - Rs 2 crore).

Sotheby’s will offer an important group of prints by the German Expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner during its auction of Prints and Multiples in London on September 27.The collection of six works is being sold from a distinguished European collection and includes woodcuts, lithographs, as well as an etching from key stages in the artist’s career.Covering the Dresden period of Die Brücke, the artist’s subsequent stay in Berlin, and the years he spent living in Davos in the Swiss Alps, the works have a combined total estimate of £406,000-598,000.The highlight of the collection is one of only two known orange impressions of the 1914 lithograph “Zwei Frauen,” which is being offered with an estimate of £100,000-150,000.Also included is one of seven recorded impressions of “Promenade vor dem Café (Kaiser-Cafe Berlin),” 1914, and one of only five known impressions of “Drei Badende, Moritzburg,” 1910.Lucy Rosenburgh, Sotheby’s Prints Specialist, said: “Kirchner pushed printmaking to its limits, and this stunning group is a superb showcase for his range and virtuosity.”The pre-sale exhibition will take place from September 23-26 at Sotheby’s London, 34-35 New Bond Street, W1A 2AA. Click the slideshow to see images of the prints.

What: Eight auctions at Christie’s Asian Art Week Where: 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New YorkWhen: Sept 13 - 16Fine Chinese Paintings, September 13, 10amIndian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Works of Art, September 13, 2pmSouth Asian Modern + Contemporary Art, September 14, 10am The Ruth and Carl Barron Collection of Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles: Part III, September 14, 10amThe Classic Age of Chinese Ceramics: The Linyushanren Collection, Part II, September 15, 10amCollected in America: Chinese Ceramics from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, September 15, 11am & 2pmThe Flacks Family Collection: A Very Personal Selection, September 16, 10amFine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, September 16, 11am & 2pmIn addition, there will be an online version of the auction, Collected in America: Chinese Ceramics from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, from September 13 - 21 Top lots of the sales:Fine Chinese PaintingsThis sale is led by a scroll by 18th-century artist Yuan Yao, titled “Spring Mountains.” The artist was active between 1720 and 1780, and his work is estimated at $450,000 - $650,000.Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Works of ArtA monumental gray schist figure of a Bodhisattva, Gandhara, 2nd-3rd century. Estimate: $600,000 - $800,000South Asian Modern + Contemporary ArtA 1970 untitled oil on canvas by Vasudeo S. Gaitonde (1924-2001). Estimate: $1,800,000 - $2,200,000The Ruth and Carl Barron Collection of Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles: Part IIIA Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, Zhiting School, Suzhou, 1760-1860. Estimate: $24,000 - $30,000The Classic Age of Chinese Ceramics: The Linyushanren Collection, Part IIThe Kuroda Family Yuteki Tenmoku, A Highly Important and Very Rare ‘Oil Spot’ Jian Tea Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate: $1,500,000 -$2,500,000Collected in America: Chinese Ceramics from The Metropolitan Museum of ArtA rare peachbloom-glazed ‘Chrysanthemum’ vase Juban Ping, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate: $700,000 - $900,000A very rare peachbloom-glazed ‘Three-String’ vase, Laifu Zun, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate: $700,000 - $900,000The Flacks Family Collection: A Very Personal SelectionA rare pair of huanghuali and spotted bamboo scholar’s cabinets, Yuanjiaogui, 17th century. Estimate: $2,800,000 - $3,200,000Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of ArtA magnificent large Huanghuali recessed-leg painting table, Hua’an, 17th century. Estimate: $500,000 - $700,000

What: Swann Galleries will hold its first fall auction of illustration art on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at 104 East 25th St, New York, NY 10010, beginning at 1.30 pm.Why: The auction will feature work by renowned artists and illustrator, including rare and previously unseen works by Charles Addams, Aubrey Beardsley, Erté, Arthur Getz, Maurice Sendak and Garth Williams. The highlights of the auction include:— An original rediscovered 1950 watercolor by Dr. Seuss for Tadd and Todd, first published in Redbook Magazine. The sketch appears in the book “The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories.” The mediums used are ink and watercolor on board and signed. (Estimate: $12,000 to $ 18,000)— A 1979 oil painting by Earl Moran, Lady in the Light (Marilyn Monroe at Age 20). Oil on canvas. 914x610 mm; 36x24 inches, signed in full. The painting is accompanied by Moran’s original typed certificate for the painting dated July 1, 1979. Paintings such as this evoke Bert Stern’s photographs of Monroe in 1962, which are the last sitting of the starlet before her untimely demise.(Estimate: $20,000 to $30,000)— Featuring in the auction for the first time in 30 years is a run of original pen and ink drawings by Aubrey Beardsley, commissioned for the 1893 publication of Le Morte d’Arthur, London. Each flower served as an ornamental motif throughout various chapters of the book, representing different themes in each. The Rose Bush being one of them. (Estimate: ($3,000 to $4,000)— An Addams Family 1943 original, “This is Your Room. If You Should Need Anything, Just Scream,” watercolor, ink, and wash. This is one of the full-page cartoons by Charles Addams featured in the auction. The cartoon features Morticia Addams and Lurch. ($8,000 to $12,000)— A mesmerizing pen and ink drawing by Man Ray, La Femme Portative, 1937, will also be a part of the auction. The drawing consists of a woman, a coil, and an inverted cone to accompany the poem of the same name by Paul Eluard, in their collaborative work, “Les Mains Libres” (Paris, 1937) (Estimate: $15,000 to $20,000)The auction preview will be open to the public, with an exhibition opening Saturday, September 24 from noon to 5 pm; Monday, September 26 from 10 am. to 5 pm; Tuesday, September 27 and Wednesday, September 28 from 10 am to 6 pm; and Thursday, September 29 from 10 am to noon.The auction will take place at Swann Auction Galleries, 104 East 25th St. New York, NY 10010. For details, visit, http://www.swanngalleries.com/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the auction

Following their first foray into Aboriginal art, Sotheby’s London will be putting nearly 100 more works from indigenous Australia on the block on September 21.For “Masterpieces of Aboriginal Art,” the Sotheby’s team has assembled art telling the story of two centuries of Australian history in this auction — only the second of its kind to be held outside Oceania, the first being their 2015 debut iteration.Leading the sale is “Five Stories,” 1984, by Western Desert painter Michael Nelson Tjakamarra, described by Sotheby’s in a press release as being “among the most iconic images of modern Aboriginal art,” and “possibly the most published and exhibited work by any indigenous Australian artist.” Showing the traditional stories of the area and of the Warlpiri people in the dot and circle patterns so typical of art from the region, Tjakamarra was one of the first to represent multiple stories or 'Dreamings' on a single canvas, making his work among the most complex from the region. At the auction, “Five Stories” is going under the hammer with an estimate of between $200,000-$265,000.Also of note is a work by another Tjakamarra — John, also known as John Kipara — whose “Untitled,” 1972 represents the body designs painted onto tribesmen of the Papunya region. Not seen by the public for four decades before being rediscovered in 2011, it is estimated in the auction at $50,000-$80,000.Other leading lots include the Fiona Brockhoff collection, a group of figurative sculptures described as “the finest group of early Aboriginal sculpture ever to be offered at auction.” Also highlighted by Sotheby’s is a work by Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, who became a painter of textured, striped works after living in exile with his family for two decades. In the auction, he is represented by “Kangaroo, Wallaby and Bird Dreaming at Manpinya, East of Kintore,” 1989, valued at $40,000-$65,000.“Masterpieces of Aboriginal Art” will take place on September 21, following an exhibition that runs September 16-20 at Sotheby's London.

What: Through A Collector’s Eye: The Kenzo Kagami Collection of Postwar Japanese ArtWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James, LondonWhen: October 11, 2pmPublic Viewing: September 16 - 21, October 8 - 10; Highlights: October 6 & 7Top Lots of the Sale:Kenzo Kagami started collecting in 1970s and went on to build a large and historically significant collection featuring the then-emerging artists of 1980s. Many of the works were on loan to The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma, Japan, where they were earlier exhibited.* Lee Ufan’s “From Point,” oil paint and mineral pigment on canvas, 1979. Estimate: £200,000 - £250,000 ($264,600 - $330,750)* Kumi Sugai’s “Chambre du Diable (Devil’s Room), oil on canvas, 1963. Estimate: £120,000 - £180,000 ($158,760 - $238,140)* Kumi Sugai’s “Diable Violet (Violet Devil), oil on canvas, 1962. Estimate: £120,000 - £180,000 ($158,760 - $238,140)* Toshimitsu Imai’s “Fire and Earth,” oil on canvas, 1958. Estimate: £100,000 - £150,000 ($132,300 - $198,450)* Kumi Sugai’s “Okina (Old Man),” oil on canvas, 1956. Estimate: £100,000 - £150,000 ($132,300 - $198,450)* Shusaku Arakawa “Untitled,” coat hanger and oil on canvas, 1963. Estimate: £100,000 - £150,000 ($132,300 - $198,450)* Ay-O’s “Rainbow Landscape B,” oil on canvas, 1964-67. Estimate: £100,000 - £150,000 ($132,300 - $198,450)Click on the slideshow for highlights of the sale.

Sotheby’s will offer two momentous graphic works by Edvard Munch as part of its Prints and Multiples sale in London on September 27. “Two Human Beings. The Lonely Ones,” 1899 and “Self-Portrait,” 1895 were both acquired directly from the artist by two of his most ardent supporters.The first is a woodcut print (estimate £400,000-600,000), which was purchased by Harald Holst Halvorsen in 1942. The lithograph “Self-Portrait” (estimate £50,000-70,000) was originally acquired by Norwegian industrialist and art patron Olaf Schou circa 1900.“Two Human Beings. The Lonely Ones” depicts two figures gazing out to sea from the rocky beach at Åsgårdstrand, while Munch’s “Self-Portrait” is described as constituting an “outward and physical representation of the artist,” depicting him “in a state of quiet composure.”Lucy Rosenburgh, Prints Specialist at Sotheby’s, said that “Schou and Halvorsen were two of Munch’s most important patrons, with whom he enjoyed an equally strong friendship. The notable provenance of these prints makes their appearance on the market all the more appealing to collectors.”Sotheby’s established an auction record for an impression (print) of Munch’s “The Scream” in 2016 when it sold a lithograph of the artist’s iconic work, which was originally owned by Olaf Schou, for £1.8 million ($2.7 million) against an estimate of £800,000-£1.2 million.The Sotheby’s sale of Prints and Multiples in London also includes an impression of Munch’s lithograph “Attraction I,” 1896 (estimate £35,000-45,000). The Prints and Multiples sale will take place on September 27 at Sotheby's London.

Sotheby’s is going big for its upcoming Contemporary Asian Art and “Modern and Contemporary Asian Art Evening” sales, offering large-scale and important works by prevailing Chinese and Japanese contemporary artists including Liu Xiaodong, Zeng Fanzhi, Zhang Xiaogang, Yayoi Kusama, and Nara Yoshitomo on October 2 in Hong Kong. The overall three sales between the evening and contemporary day sale as well as the highly anticipated #TTTOP auction, is expected to realise between HKD311,8 million to 451 million (USD40-57,9million), presenting a total of 230 lots.The two pieces leading the Contemporary Asian Art Sales are significant paintings by Chinese contemporary artist Liu Xiaodong’s “Showered in Sunlight” estimated at HKD 15-20 million, and Japanese artist Nara Yoshitomo with “Little Ambassador” expected to sell between HKD 16-24 million. The latter is a two-meter high acrylic painting, and the first work from Yoshitomo’s “Ambassador” series produced in the early 2000s. It features the artist’s signature subject of a little girl scowling at the state of the world. Liu’s “Showered in Sunlight” is the artist’s early museum-quality masterpiece from 1990, presenting an unusual composition of six male nude figures.The Evening sale will also see seminal works representing an important phase in a contemporary artist’s career. For instance, two pivotal large-format works by record-breaker Zeng Fanzhi are included in the sale such as the large-scale painting “Society No. 3” from his “Mask” series, which is expected to raise between HKD 12-18 million (USD 1,550,000-2,330,000). Additionally, one of his masterpieces from the “Landscape” series will additionally be on offer, being representative of Zeng’s mature phase.Furthermore, critical Chinese contemporary photography by Ai Weiwei and Yang Fudong are two other highlights from the Evening Sale such as Ai’s iconic ”Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn” (HKD 1,600,000-2,500,000) and “The First Intellectual” by Yang, which is considered to be “a major breakthrough in Chinese photography” not to mention his most evocative early works.Alongside Nara Yoshitomo’s “little girl” emblematic pieces are Yayoi Kusama’s classic large-scale paintings from the 1980s and 2000s, especially her “Infinity-Nets (HOWAZ)” from 2005, expected to fetch HKD12-18 million, make it one of the top leading lots of the Contemporary Sales.What is more, 34 key works from the Ullens Collection will be auctioned off during “The Modern and Contemporary Asian Art Evening Sale”. The proceeds of these lots will support the Ullens Center Of Contemporary Art’s exhibitions and public programmes in 2016. Among the 34 pieces, a trademark painting by Zhang Xiaogang is offered titled “Sisters and Brothers” from his “Bloodline: Big Family Series”, which is estimated at HKD 10-15million (USD1,290,000-1,940,000).This impressive line up and representative works by such high-scaled artists, indicates a sign of confidence from the auction house towards of the Chinese art market’s stability, according to Evelyn Lin, Head of Sotheby’s Contemporary Asian Art. “Such rare finds, highly recognisable and with indisputable significance, have long been sought after at auction. With the Chinese contemporary art market returning to the rational state, this autumn is set to be an opportune timing for discerning connoisseurs to acquire new treasures.”Sotheby’s HK Contemporary Asian Art Autumn Sales will run from 2 to 3 October 2016 at Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Center, Hong Kong.

Swann Galleries in New York will hold an auction of “African-American Fine Art” on October 6, 2016.The auction will bring under hammer a variety of media by artists spanning the last 150 years, featuring important paintings by Sam Gilliam, Norman Lewis, Al Loving and others. The highlights of the auction include: -A recently discovered Norman Lewis painting titled ‘Birds in Flight’ which is an oil and metallic paint on canvas painted in 1953, estimated at $150,000-$250,000;-A triptych of hexagonal canvases by Al Loving, Jr. titled ‘Three Solid Questions’ made in 1969, estimated at $120,000-$180,000;-A bevelled-edged canvas by Sam Gilliam titled ‘What Did You Do in London Town?’, circa 1973 which is estimated at $120,000-$180,000;-A more than nine feet long painting by Frank Bowling titled ‘Shut Up’ from the year 1973. The painting epitomizes the artist’s exploration of paint application, with stained and poured surfaces in green and red hues. The painting is estimated at $60,000-$90,000. The auction will be held at Swann Galleries, 104 East 25th Street #6, New York, NY 10010, United States. For details, visit http://www.swanngalleries.com/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the items.

Sotheby’s has set a new auction for Aboriginal artist Michael Nelson Jagamara during its September 21 Aboriginal Art sale in London. The artist’s “Five Stories” 1984 was sold to a private US buyer for £401,000 (AU$ 687,877) against an estimate of £150,000-200,000. Offered from the Gabrielle Pizzi Collection, the painting is considered one of the most iconic works of modern Aboriginal art.The sale also achieved a new auction record for a work by any living Aboriginal artist with Warlimpirringa Tjapaltjarri’s untitled painting from 2007, which was sold to a private European buyer for £167,000 (AU$286,473) against an estimate of £50,000-80,000, more than doubling pre-sale expectations.Benedict Palmeiua Munkara’s circa 1960s “Male And Female Figures of Purukapali and Bim” set a new record for an Aboriginal sculpture at auction, selling to a private US buyer for £251,000 (AU$430,566) against an estimate of £30,000-50,000. Overall the sale achieved £1.6m (AU$2.8m) – a 55% increase in value from the inaugural Sotheby’s London Aboriginal Art sale in 2015.Tim Klingender, Senior Consultant, Australian Art to Sotheby’s London, said “The remarkable prices achieved in the saleroom today reflect the depth of interest from across the globe for these hugely important works of art. To see so much international bidding – and so many new buyers entering the field – points to an exciting future for this annual event in London.”

Alongside Phillips’ latest team expansion in Hong Kong, with three new hires, comes a strategic step forward for the Asian headquarters of the auction house. The company recently announced the launch of their first auctions of art, design, and jewelry in the region, set to take place from November 27-29, 2016. According to Edward Dolman, CEO and Chairman of Phillips, these auctions determine a significant stage of growth for the company in Asia, owing to Hong Kong’s crucial location for business development in one of the art market’s most vital regions.In their first 20th Century and Contemporary Art and Design Evening Sale on November 27, Phillips will offer an international selection of works, consisting of paintings by leading global artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Lee Ufan, and Roy Lichtenstein, as well as design pieces and photographs by Alessandro Mendini and Nick Knight.Jonathan Crockett, Head of 20th Century and Contemporary Art, observes a considerable shift in Asian collectors’ buying habits and continued growth of demand in Asia. He explains Phillips’ new approach to their upcoming auctions: “Today’s collectors are interested in art from all around the world, independent of its origin, and so we’re particularly excited to launch with a completely fresh approach to what we present in this sale, removed from traditional constraints.”Phillips’ Jewellery and Jadeite sale on November 28 will encompass a selection of vintage pieces and fine gemstones, including a Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet (HKD 2.5 million - 3.5 million) and a Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch (HKD 8 million - 9 million). On the same day, Phillips will present a themed auction dedicated to the history of Rolex in association with Bacs & Russo. This sale will offer 38 emblematic Rolex models, celebrating the luxury brand’s history through pieces manufactured during the 1920s to the 1980s. Phillips will also launch their third watch sale in Asia on November 29, auctioning a selection of vintage and modern timepieces from Patek Phillippe and more. Phillips' Fall Season Sales will take place from November 27-29 at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.

'Toxic Vice', an exhibition by artist Oksana Todorova is on view at theA+E Studios, New York and will run through November 4, 2016. The exhibition looks at the artist’s work that combines life and art debunking the concept that art is so fragile it shouldn’t be handled.The selection of artwork on display consists of hand crafted glazed ceramic that morphs into bondage-themed tea sets or Drano and Anti-Freeze vessels, embodying a toughness and toxicity that is immediately frightening as well as enticing. Todorova turns familiar everyday objects with a sardonic twist. She pushes the boundaries of art with the element of deception that looks at how art should be perceived.Todorova’s ability to delve deep into the forbidden depths of her own mind is evident in bondage objects, lewd sketches, Phillip Guston inspired cycloptic visions, surrealism, the tradition of Japanese tea ceremony, and everyday consumer products from Drano and Tide to Stoli, to a black Dildo coined “One Eyed Jack.”The exhibition is on view at A+E Studios, 160 West Broadway (between Thomas & Worth) Ground Floor New York, NY 10013. For details, visit, www.aestudiosny.comClick on the Slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.

To commemorate 50 years since the death of Chinese-French painter Sanyu, Sotheby’s will hold what is considered to be “the largest-ever auction of Sanyu’s works on paper.” On October 3, the collection will be unveiled for the first time to the public after a half a century.The 22 lots on offer in the auction, titled “Ineffable Beauty,” hail from a family European art collection amassed since 1966. The five highlights from the auction include “Nu Assis,” “Nu Allongé,” “Femme a la Robe Violette,” “Femme à la Jupe Violette,” and “Nu Debout.”In addition to Sanyu, Sotheby’s will offer works on paper by another Modern Asian Masters, Zao Wou-Ki, during the Modern Asian Art Evening Sale. “Both artists’ oil paintings are internationally acclaimed, yet their works remain unknown,” said Vinci Chang, Sotheby’s Head of Modern Asian Art. Scheduled to take place on October 2-3, the Modern Asian Art Autumn Sales are expected to achieve a total of HK$ 198-300 million (US$ 25.4-38.5 million).With over 150 works on offer throughout the two day sales, Zao Wou-Ki’s “Paysage dans la lune” will lead the Modern and Contemporary Asian Art Evening Sale, estimated at HK$ 40-60 million. This extremely rare work from 1954 is allegedly representative of the artist’s early “Oracle Bone” series. Another highlight by Zao Wou-Ki from the evening sale is the oil-based painting “Ailleurs,” 1955 (HKD 25-35 million), appearing to the public for the first time in this auction.The second-highest estimated lot of the Evening sale is by Wu Guanzhong, titled “The Hometown of Lu Xun,” which depicts the Jiangnan region and is expected to sell for HK$ 30-50 million. The work was evidently created during the artist’s second visit to Shaoxing after the Cultural Revolution, “marking an important epoch of the artist’s life and career.”An additional sale of works on paper by Zao Wou-Ki on October 2, alongside the Evening sale, will present 16 pieces by the artist, offering an overview of his oeuvre from the 1950s to the 2000s. The auction will encompass diverse periods and mediums, including the watercolor-on-paper work “Untitled” from 1962, estimated at HK$ 1.5-2.5 million.Sotheby’s Modern Asian Art Day Sale on October 3 will focus on the key figures who contributed to the evolution of Chinese Modern Art History. Accordingly, the auction house has curated a thematic sale, spanning from “The Modern” and “The Literati” to “The Aesthetic.” All three sales consist of leading 20th Century Chinese Modern Masters, such as Liu Kuo-Sung, Ju Ming, Yeh Shih-Chiang, and Chuh Teh-Chun.The Sotheby's Modern Asian Art Autumn Sales will take place on October 2-3 at the Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Center.

Bonhams will offer two masterworks by the acclaimed sculptor Yerassimos Sklavos at its Greek Art sale in London on November 18. “Evolution” 1962 and “Volcano” 1964-65 are two of the finest pieces from the artist’s estate. They will both be offered with an £40,000-60,000.Best known for his monumental sculptures, and his patented technique of cutting stone using an oxy-acetylene flame, Sklavos was born in Kefalonia in 1927, tragically dying at the age of 40 in 1967 when he was crushed by the large granite sculpture that he was working on in his Paris studio.According to Bonhams, both works are fine examples of taille directe – the artist’s talent for shaping material directly without preparatory sketches. Breathing life into rigid matter, the works reveal “the supremacy of instinct and the true power of spiritual light.”“Volcano” is characterized by its pure lines and endless interplay of light and shadow which echo the fluted columns of ancient Greek temples.Sklavos said of “Volcano”: “Look at my Volcan; it’s made of Egyptian granite, the hardest stone on earth. No one could ever carve it, no matter how much they tried. But I sculpted it, I shaped it, I gave it the form I wanted.”“Évolution” is described as a “modern-day caryatid,” characterized by its immediacy of form and minimalism of expression.

New young entrants into the art market are worth more than traditional wealthy clients, according to a report by Barnebys.The auction industry is being transformed by “millennials,” an army of collectors bidding online, according to research by the sales aggregator.While Barnebys may be expected to favor digital transactions, it presents evidence that half of those who have bought at auction have only done so online. These millennials (18 to 34 year olds) are more frequent purchasers than those often wealthier and older people who attend traditional auctions. Barnebys notes that more growth can be expected in the lower and middle actions, where an increasingly amount of traffic comes via mobile phones, when many auctioneers’ websites are not mobile responsive.Big-ticket items at the traditional fixed auction houses are being matched by lots on offer elsewhere, with Barnebys citing the potential from “millennials.” This group accounts for 24 percent of the US population, spending $200 billion annually by 2017, according to research by Nielsen and Forbes – meaning they are on track to overtake the baby-boom generation that preceded them.

When: An auction of 20th Century & Contemporary Art by international artists on October 5 – 6, 2016, at 30 Berkeley Square, London.What: This season’s auction by Phillips will feature important works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Mark Bradford, Sean Scully and Rudolf Stingel. Featuring 30 lots, the 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale is estimated to total over £15 million. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale comprises 158 lots and will take place on October 6.Highlights:- The 20 Pink Mao’s by Andy Warhol. The piece was executed in 1979 and is being auctioned for the first time after having been in the collection of the current owner for over a decade. Considered to be the rarest of Warhol’s ‘Reversal series', and arguably the most significant. The portrayal of Mao might be looked at as a shrewd recalculation of one of the world’s most ubiquitous portraits. (Estimate: £4,000,000 - £ 6,000,000)- Rat Catcher of Hamelin III by Mark Bradford will be among the top lost at the evening sale. Hailed as one of the foremost contemporary artists of his generation, the artwork presents an abstract vision of life in Los Angeles. A disjointed urban chaos steeped in memories, conflicts, and social injustice. (Estimate: £1,500,000 - £ 2,000,000)- Rudolf Stingel’s Untitled work is an example of his wallpaper paintings. Created using the application of stencils, swirling imprints and lively vines dominate the ornate textile relief. The designs are derived from damask patterns of the late Baroque period. (Estimate: £1,500,000 - £ 2,000,000)- Radiating creamy hues and a captivating play of optical effects Mark Grotjahn’s Untitled (White Butterfly Hawaiian Lapis) from his renowned Butterfly Paintings series incorporates two vanishing points in close proximity as diagonal lines resemble a buttery’s wings. (Estimate: £ 1,000,000 - £ 1,500,000)- Recognized as a stalwart of abstract painting, Grey by Sean Scully is a striking, large-scale composition. Measuring over two meters in height, the picture is composed of the artist’s favored motifs of vertical stripes. Executed in 2012, this work was selected by Scully for the 244th Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition. (Estimate: £600,000 - £ 800,000)The Phillips Auctions of 20th Century & Contemporary Art will take place at 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EX. For details, visit, www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/UK010616 and www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/UK010716Click on the Slideshow for a sneak peek at the auction.

This sale showcases the very best of creativity from Britain over the past 100 years — from fine art and prints to sculpture, photography, studio ceramics and design. Also watch out for a range of Kate Moss inspired works; the model has been a relentless muse to a variety of artists and some lots of offer explain why. What: Made In BritainWhere: Sotheby’s, LondonWhen: September 28, 10.30am BSTPublic Viewing: September 23 - 27, 9am to 4.30pm BSTTop Lots of the Sale:* Ben Nicholson (1894-1892), “St. Ives Rooftop – Vessel and Boats,” 1951, pencil, oil and wash on board. Estimate: £50,000 - £70,000 ($64,620 - $90,478)* Patrick Heron (1920-1999), “Complex Ceruleum in Dark Green Square: March - August 1977,” oil on canvas, 1963. Estimate: £50,000 - £70,000 ($64,620 - $90,478)* Winifred Nicholson (1893-1981), “Flowers,” oil on board, circa 1950. Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000 ($51,720 - $77,580)* Helen Bradley (1900-1979), “Look, The Queen’s Coming,” oil on canvas, 1971. Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000 ($51,720 - $77,580)* Banksy (b. 1974), “Kate Moss,” screenprint in colors, from the edition of 50, 2005. Estimate: £30,000 - £50,000 ($38,794 - $64,620)* Sir Kyffin Williams, R.A. (1918-2006), “Mount Snowdon From Nantlle,” oil on canvas. Estimate: £30,000 - £50,000 ($38,794 - $64,620)* Patrick Caulfield, R.A. (1936-2005), “Wall Plate: Oval,” acrylic on board, 1986. Estimate: £25,000 - £35,000 ($32,330 - $45,263)* Alan Davie, (1920-2014), “Parrot Grip No. 3,” oil on canvas, 1960. Estimate: £25,000 - £35,000 ($32,330 - $45,263)* Lucian Freud, O.M., C.H. (1922-2011), “Blond Girl (Hartley 24; Figura 33),” 1985. Estimate: £20,000 - £40,000 ($25,898 - $51,720)(Figures in USD are approximate conversions)Click on the slideshow for highlights of the sale.

Christie’s will present three major auctions in London this October to coincide with the 2016 Frieze London and Frieze Masters fairs in London from October 6-9. (click the slideshow to see highlights of the sales)This year’s Christie’s Frieze Week auctions include the The Leslie Waddington Collection on October 4, The Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction and the Italian Sale on October 6, and the Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Auction on 7 October.Cristian Albu, Specialist, Head of the Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction: “This October my aim was to put an emphasis on names that are fresh and relevant to the current art landscape and it is remarkable in the selection the number of artists who are currently the subject of major solo or participating in important group shows across the world.“Alongside the Waddington Collection and the Italian Sale we are looking forward to seeing another season at Christie’s of the highest quality works alongside new talent that promises major results.”The Collection of Leslie Waddington will be offered as a single-owner auction on October 4. Featuring works by 23 artists, the sale will celebrates some of the artists most admired by the influential art dealer, including works by Josef Albers, Alexander Calder, Milton Avery, Agnes Martin, Francis Picabia, and Jean Dubuffet.Highlights of the Leslie Waddington Collection include Jean Dubuffet’s “Visiteur au chapeau bleu avril 1955” 1955 (estimate: £2,000,000-3,000,000), Francis Picabia’s “Lampe” 1923 (estimate: £800,000-1,500,000), Agnes Martin’s “Praise” 1985 (estimate: £2,000,000-3,000,000), and Alexander Calder’s “Le serpent rouge (The Red Snake)” 1958 (estimate: £2,000,000- 3,000,000).Jussi Pylkkänen, Global President, Christie’s: “'It is a privilege to be offering works from the private collection of Leslie Waddington here at Christie’s in October.“The art dealer who pioneered contemporary art in London, long before the proliferation of galleries and art institutions in the city, Leslie introduced the art world to artists from Jean Dubuffet to Patrick Caulfield, bringing the British and European aesthetic to America for the first time, and American Abstract Expressionism to London.“Leslie was generous with his advice to the younger generation and many people in the London art world, including myself, benefited from his wisdom over the years.”This year’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction on October 6 focuses on artists who are the subjects of the most anticipated exhibitions this autumn, including the likes of David Hockney, Glenn Brown, Mel Ramos, Günther Uecker, Per Kirkeby, Thomas Schütte, Henry Taylor, Gerald Laing, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.Highlights include Thomas Schütte’s “Bronzefrau Nr. 13” 2003 (estimate:£1,200,000-1,800,000) from the artist’s iconic series of eighteen Frauen (Women), Gerald Laing’s pioneering Pop Art work “Beach Wear” 1964 (estimate: £1,000,000–1,500,000), Albert Oehlen’s “Untitled” (Statue of Liberty) 1989 (estimate: £500,000-700,000), David Hockney’s early work “Figure in a Flat Style” 1961 (estimate £300,000- 500,000), Adrian Ghenie’s “Nickelodeon” 2008 (estimate: £1,000,000-1,500,000), and Yun Hyong-keunMariolina Bassetti, Chairman Christie’s Italy and International Director, Post-War & Contemporary Art: “Christie’s London Italian Sale this October features a particularly strong catalogue, with a rich group of museum-quality works, many of which are fresh to the market.“I am particularly proud of the section dedicated to Arte Povera, a category which is constantly growing and attracting an international audience.“It is an honour to present Coda di Delfino by Pino Pascali, a masterpiece of Arte Povera, which comes with excellent provenance as it was formerly part of the Franchetti collection in Rome and the Durant-Dessert collection in Paris.”The 16th edition of Italian Sale at Christie’s London on October 6 features works by 39 artists. The sale will be led by Pino Pascali’s “Coda di Delfino” 1966 (estimate: £1,500,000 – 2,000,000), with other highlights including Piero Manzoni’s “Achrome” 1959 (estimate: £600,000 - £800,00), Enrico Castellani’s “Superficie Bianca” 1963 (estimate: £400,000 – £600,000), Lucio Fontana’s “Concetto Spazial” 1958 (Estimate: £800,000 – £1,200,00), Alberto Burri’s “Nero Legno” 1961 (estimate: £1,800,000 – £2,500,000), Gilberto Zorio’s “Untitled” 1967 (estimate: £70,000 – £100,000), Giulio Paolini’s “Ebla” 1977-8 (estimate: £120,000 - £180,00), and Michelangelo Pistoletto’s “Nero Legno” 1961 (estimate: £1,800,000 – £2,500,000).

This sale showcases the best of contemporary folk and tribal art by practitioners who are redefining the meaning of the genre of art. A total of 50 lots on offer featuring genres such as Gond, Warli, Odisha Patchitra, Madhubani, Kalighat, Kerala mural, Sanjhi, and Cheriyal painting among others. What: Folk and Tribal Art Auction by Story LTDWhere: OnlineWhen: September 27, 8pm IST to September 28, 8pm ISTTop Lots of the Sale:* Rajendra Kumar Shyam (born 1982), Untitled (Gond art), 2016, pencil, acrylic on canvas. Estimate: $1,520 - $2,275 (Rs 1 lakh - Rs 1.5 lakh)* Rajendra Kumar Shyam (born 1982), Untitled (Gond art), 2015, pencil, acrylic on canvas. Estimate: $1,520 - $2,275 (Rs 1 lakh - Rs 1.5 lakh)* Jonnalagadda Gurappa Chetty, “Tree of Life,” (Kalamkari Painting), natural color on cloth. Estimate: $1,215 - $1,520 (Rs 80,000 - Rs 1 lakh)* M.V. Chari, “Ganesha,” (Kalamkari painting), acrylic on canvas. Estimate: $910 - $1,215 (Rs 60,000 - Rs 80,000)* Manikandan Punnakkal, “Pradosha Nrityam,” (Kerala mural painting), acrylic on canvas. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000)* Kalyan Joshi (born 1969), “Marriage Procession,” (Phad painting), natural color on canvas. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000)* Venkat Raman Singh Shyam, Untitled (Gond art), 2012, watercolor, acrylic and pen on paper. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000)* Rajesh L More, Untitled (Warli painting), cow dung and acrylic on cloth. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000)* Prashant Maharana, “Tales of Krishna,” (Odisha Patachitra), natural color on handmade paper. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000)* Bhajju Shyam, “Elephants,” (Gond art), acrylic on paper. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000)* Amit Mahadev Dombre, Untitled (Warli painting), cow dung and acrylic on cloth. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000)* Baua Devi, Untitled (Madhubani painting), 2014, acrylic on canvas. Estimate: $760-$1,065 (Rs 50,000 - Rs 70,000) Click on the slideshow for highlights of the sale.

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