What: Auction of erotic artworks at Auctionata, New York, August 15Why: A selection of sizzling artworks that includes Andy Warhol’s private polaroids of the torsos of young men, sensual etchings by Surrealist Hans Bellmer and erotic works from Japan, Persia and China, as well as other piquant pieces. Among the highlights:-“Beach 98,” a 36-by-54-inch, signed oil on canvas by Taiwanese-American photorealist Hilo Chen in excellent condition (est. $9,000).-Pair of 4½-by-3 5/8-inch Polaroids of nude male torsos by American Pop artist Andy Warhol (est. $9,000).-“Wet Kiss,” a 40-by-29¾-inch inframed Chrommogenic print on Plexiglas support by American painter and photographer Marilyn Minter (est. $20,000)Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the auction.
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