Christie’s launches its fall season of
Interiors auctions in New York with an
exciting two-day sale of fine art, antiques
and collectibles with estimates starting at
$500. This sale will feature a dedicated
section of museum property from
distinguished institutions including the
Dallas Museum of Art, the Hirshhorn
Museum and Sculpture Garden and the
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, as
well as property from the collection of
esteemed New York collector Caral Gimbel
Lebworth. Henri Farre’s painting of
Michigan Bridge, Chicago, 1929 is one
of several leading works in our fine art
section. Inspired by the Chicago skyline,
Farre captured not only the city’s
landmark Michigan Bridge but also
notable buildings like the Wrigley Building
and the Tribune Tower.
ENQUIRIES
Frances Gutter-Lisk, Administrator
fgutter-lisk@christies.com; +1 212 636 2032
Please join the Christie’s Wine
Department for the first sale of the
Autumn season which will take place on
Saturday, September 12. Building on the
tremendous success of the Spring season,
this auction will feature wines from all
the leading regions at a variety of price
points, including classic top end Bordeaux
from the first growths and super seconds,
as well as an array of Burgundy wines
such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
and many others. If you are unable to
attend the sale in person, join the
growing number of collectors
participating in the sales online via
Christie’s LIVE™ or registering on
christies.com for absentee bids.
ENQUIRIES
Charles Curtis, MW, Head of Department
ccurtis@christies.com; +1 212 636 2266
On the heels of our highly successful
March 2009 auction of Fine Chinese Art
from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections,
we will once again present works from
this esteemed connoisseur. Focusing on
an impressive variety of rare and
important archaic bronzes, early jades,
Buddhist stone sculpture and more, the
September auction presents the
opportunity to acquire outstanding works
of art from one of the field’s most widely
respected and admired collectors. This
rare 11th-century bronze vessel, likely
used as a wine vessel in elaborate
ceremonies, is one of many sale highlights
that promise to appeal to both the new
and seasoned collector.
ENQUIRIES
Michael Bass, Specialist
mbass@christies.com; +1 212 636 2176
Ram Kumar's Untitled (Benares), 1963 represents a turning point
in the Indian artist's career and stands as one of his most superb
depictions of the Benares theme. In the 1960s, Kumar made a pivotal
journey to the holy city in northern India – a site he described in
a 1996 interview as "a ghostly deserted city…a haunted place." Kumar
soon abandoned figuration in his artwork, in favor of a melancholic
realism heavily influenced by the city's architectural formalism and
its worn, suffering inhabitants. This extraordinary work is one of
many highlights featured in this auction's diverse selection of
artworks by established South Asian masters and cutting edge contemporary
stars.
ENQUIRIES
Deepanjana Klein, Associate VP Specialist
dklein@christies.com; +1 212 636 2189
Works of art from the Himalayas, India
and beyond will take the stage this
September during Asia Week 2009 in
New York. Collectors around the world will
delight in this selection of paintings,
sculpture and decorative objects that
relate the history of the cultures and
religions of this region. Featured in the
sale is this Nepalese illustrated manuscript
of the Bhagavata Purana, the Hindu text
which chronicles the ten avatars of Lord
Vishnu, the powerful Hindu deity. Of all
the existing examples of the Bhagavata
Purana, this is unique; the emphasis is on
the clarity of image over text – executed
here in a bold and powerful palette – to tell
its story.
ENQUIRIES
Sandhya Jain-Patel, Associate Specialist
dklein@christies.com; +1 212 636 2162
The September auction of Japanese and Korean
Art will include an exceptional array of screens,
scrolls, ceramics, sculpture, prints and more,
illustrating the extraordinary artistic depth and
breadth of both cultures. The Kakiemon figure of a
dashing young man shown here, an important
highlight of the auction, is an extremely rare and
particularly fine example of Japanese export
porcelain. In the late 17th century it would likely
have been destined for a European palace. Today
it remains an alluring work of distinction for the
most discerning of collectors.
ENQUIRIES
Katsura Yamaguchi, Head of Department
kyamaguchi@christies.com; +1 212 636 2162
New York’s mid-season auction of
Impressionist/Modern Art speaks to the
artistic diversity, depth and beauty that can
be found in works from the late 19th and
early 20th centuries. With an impressive
selection of paintings, sculpture and works
on paper, the sale offers a multitude of
options to suit every collecting taste.
Illustrated here is one of many highlights
of the sale, David Burliuk’s Flowers, circa
1940, being offered by the order of the
Trustees of the Hirshhorn Museum and
Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C., with
proceeds to benefit its acquisitions program.
ENQUIRIES
Stefany Sekara, Associate Specialist
ssekara@christies.com; +1 212 636 2094
Christie’s twice-yearly First Open sale will
offer a diverse selection of paintings,
photographs and sculptures by Post-War
masters as well as Contemporary talents.
Seasoned connoisseurs as well as emerging
collectors will enjoy classic works by
Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, or
Lawrence Weiner, whose Untitled (illustrated
here) is highlighted in the September
auction. You will also find works by today’s
living art stars such as Rirkrit Tiravanija and
Ryan McGinness whose works are already in
high demand. The attractive price levels of
works on offer make this sale an appealing
way to begin or diversify your collection.
ENQUIRIES
Alexandre Carel, Specialist
acarel@christies.com; +1 212 636 5479
© Courtesy of Marian Goodman Gallery, New York
The September auction of Fine American
Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture offers a
selection of works spanning the country’s
most important historical periods. Collectors
will find attractively priced works of the
Hudson River School, Modernism, American
Impressionism, Illustration,Western Art, and
American Surrealism, represented here in
Kay Sage’s 1958 painting entitled No Wind,
No Birds. Throughout her lifetime, Sage’s
talent was often eclipsed by that of her
well-known husband, Yves Tanguy; however,
like many women artists of the early 20th
century, she became more sought-after in
later years. A classic surrealist composition,
No Wind, No Birds was bequeathed by Kay
Sage to the present owner upon the artist's
untimely death 5 years after its creation. Its
intriguing composition and freshness to the
market will no doubt inspire the American
art enthusiast.
ENQUIRIES
Eric Widing, Head of Department
ewiding@christies.com; +1 212 636 2140
Whether you are looking simply to furnish
your home or add a museum-quality object
to your collection, the forthcoming auction
of American Furniture and Folk Art offers
a fine selection of decorative arts at a broad
range of estimates, many of them with
distinguished provenance. Newcomers and
seasoned collectors alike will appreciate this
Chippendale carved and figured mahogany
dressing table made in the Delaware Valley,
circa 1770. This particular example is
prized for its finely carved shell and boldly
sculptured claw-and-ball feet, which provide
subtle yet sophisticated adornment to this
well-preserved work of furniture.
ENQUIRIES
Andrew Holter, Senior Specialist
aholter@christies.com; +1 212 636 2230
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