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Jean-Michel Basquiat

Christie’s 20/21 Season in October Celebrates the Creative Impact and Enduring Legacy of London

Giovanna Bertazzoni, Vice Chairman, 20th / 21st Century Art Department, Christie’s: “This October, Christie’s 20/21 season reflects the full breadth and diversity of the London art world as we mark 20 years of Frieze London. From the antiquities included as part of The Sam Josefowitz Collection, and the 1982 Basquiat masterwork leading the season through to the stunning painting created …

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CLAUDE MONET

Monet’s Never-Before-Seen Masterpiece ‘Le bassin aux nymphéas’ Will Highlight Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale

NEW YORK – Christie’s is proud to present Le bassin aux nymphéas, one of the artist’s monumental canvases from his celebrated water lily series, as the leading highlight of the 20th Century Evening Sale on November 9, 2023. Modern and timeless, Le bassin aux nymphéas captures the dynamism and beauty of nature’s transience, exploring the ephemeral atmosphere, seasonal blooms, watery depths, and …

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Zaha Hadid Monolith ‘Luna’ Table

Zaha Hadid Monolith ‘Luna’ Table Stars In Bonhams Design Sale In London

London – From Michelangelo to Henry Moore, Carrara marble has been considered one of the most sought-after materials by sculptors for centuries. Following in this tradition is Zaha Hadid’s (1950-2016) monolith ‘Luna’ table, made from Bianco Carrara marble, which will star in Bonhams’ forthcoming Design sale on 3 October at New Bond Street, London. Weighing approximately 4 tonnes, the monolithic …

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PAUL CEZANNE

Three Masterpieces by Cezanne Will Highlight Christie’s New York 20th Century Evening Sale

NEW YORK – Christie’s and the Foundation Langmatt Sidney and Jenny Brown are proud to announce three masterpiece paintings by Paul Cezanne will highlight Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale taking place on November 9, 2023 during New York Fall Marquee Week: Fruits et pot de gingembre, Quatre pommes et un couteau and La mer à L’Estaque. This exceptional trio come to …

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John Steinbeck

Personal Journals, Manuscripts, And An Archive Of Letters From Literary Giant John Steinbeck To Be Auctioned At Bonhams This October

New York – On October 25 in New York, Bonhams will offer a treasure trove of literary history in an exciting single-owner auction – John Steinbeck: The Mary Steinbeck Dekker Family Collection.  Featuring a vast collection of letters, manuscripts, diaries, presentation copy novels, and personal ephemera of John Steinbeck (1902-1968), the material in the sale comes directly from the family of the author’s youngest and most beloved …

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Bonhams Achieves Over $6 Million Across September Asia Week New York Sales

New York – Bonhams presented a successful series of sales for the September iteration of Asia Week New York which saw robust in-person bidding and achieved $6.2 million overall. Most notably, a number of works shattered pre-sale expectations including a fine famille-rose ‘Chicken and Boy’ cup soaring more than 10 times above its estimate when it sold for $216,000 and Picking Cotton, …

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