Sanctum - A Reverence for the Sublime 2025-10-18 Auction - 75 Price Results - Candlelit International Auctions in NY
Albert Ernest Backus (American, 1906-1990)John Crimmins (American, 1963-)Ram Kumar (Indian, 1924-2018)
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New York, NY, United States
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Sanctum - A Reverence for the Sublime

October 18, 2025 at 3:00PM EST.
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Syd Solomon (American, 1917-2004): An expressive oil on canvas by Syd Solomon, known for his dynamic abstract compositions that merged gestural brushwork with a sense of landscape and atmosphere. A key figure in postwar American
0002: Syd Solomon (American, 1917-2004)Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Castellaneta (American, 1991): A bold oil on canvas by Castellaneta, reflecting late 20th-century contemporary abstraction with energetic brushwork and layered textures. The composition conveys movement and emotion, aligning with
0003: Castellaneta (American, 1991)Est. $500-$1,000Lot Passed
Antoine Blanchard (French, 1910-1988): An oil on board by Antoine Blanchard, renowned for his nostalgic Parisian street scenes filled with lively figures, glowing lights, and atmospheric detail. His works capture the charm and romance of
0005: Antoine Blanchard (French, 1910-1988)Est. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
George Benjamin Luks (American, 1866-1933): A watercolor on paper by George Benjamin Luks, a prominent member of the Ashcan School known for his bold, realistic depictions of urban life and expressive portraiture. Luks brought vitality and
0006: George Benjamin Luks (American, 1866-1933)Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
George Benjamin Luks (American, 1866-1933): A watercolor on paper by George Benjamin Luks, a prominent member of the Ashcan School known for his bold, realistic depictions of urban life and expressive portraiture. Luks brought vitality and
0007: George Benjamin Luks (American, 1866-1933)Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Filippo De Pisis (Italian, 1896-1956): An intimate oil on cardboard by Filippo De Pisis, showcasing his lyrical handling of everyday subjects with quick, expressive brushstrokes. The work reflects his poetic vision, blending modernist
0008: Filippo De Pisis (Italian, 1896-1956)Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Jose Segura Ezquerro (Spanish, 1897-1963): An oil on canvas by Jose Segura Ezquerro, a Spanish painter recognized for his refined technique and traditional compositions. His works often feature portraiture and genre scenes rendered with
0009: Jose Segura Ezquerro (Spanish, 1897-1963)Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Jose Segura Ezquerro (Spanish, 1897-1963): An oil on canvas by Jose Segura Ezquerro, a Spanish painter recognized for his refined technique and traditional compositions. His works often feature portraiture and genre scenes rendered with
0010: Jose Segura Ezquerro (Spanish, 1897-1963)Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Jose Segura Ezquerro (Spanish, 1897-1963): An oil on canvas by Jose Segura Ezquerro, a Spanish painter recognized for his refined technique and traditional compositions. His works often feature portraiture and genre scenes rendered with
0011: Jose Segura Ezquerro (Spanish, 1897-1963)Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Tadeusz Kantor (Polish, 1915-1990): A watercolor and ink on paper by Tadeusz Kantor, the renowned avant-garde painter, theater director, and founder of the Cricot 2 theater. Kantor’s visual art often carried the same experimental
0013: Tadeusz Kantor (Polish, 1915-1990)Est. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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Etel Adnan (Lebanese, 1925-2021): An oil on canvas by Etel Adnan, celebrated for her vibrant abstract landscapes and bold use of color. Adnan’s works often translate poetry and philosophy into visual form, with simplified shapes
0014: Etel Adnan (Lebanese, 1925-2021)Est. $5,000-$10,000
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Albert Ernest Backus (American, 1906-1990): An oil on canvas by Albert Ernest Backus, often called the "Dean of Florida Landscape Painters." Backus is renowned for his luminous depictions of Florida’s tropical scenery, capturing vivid skies,
0015: Albert Ernest Backus (American, 1906-1990)Est. $15,000-$25,000
Alfred Manessier (French, 1911-1993): A watercolor on paper by Alfred Manessier, a French painter known for his lyrical abstraction and use of radiant color. Strongly influenced by stained glass design, his works often evoke spiritual
0016: Alfred Manessier (French, 1911-1993)Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Luis Frito Lopez (Colombian, 1929-2021): A mixed media on canvas by Luis Frito Lopez, a Colombian artist whose work reflects the vibrancy and cultural depth of Latin American modernism. Known for his inventive use of materials and
0017: Luis Frito Lopez (Colombian, 1929-2021)Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Jose Pepe Rafart (Spanish, 1946-2009): An oil on wood by Jose Pepe Rafart, a Spanish painter recognized for his expressive style and richly textured surfaces. Rafart’s works often explore mood and atmosphere through layered color and
0019: Jose Pepe Rafart (Spanish, 1946-2009)Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Antonio Martino (American, 1902-1988): An oil on board by Antonio Martino, an American painter celebrated for his landscapes, city scenes, and architectural views. Known for his precise draftsmanship and tonal sensitivity, Martino’s
0021: Antonio Martino (American, 1902-1988)Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Joaquin Mir y Trinxet (Spanish, 1873-1940): An oil on panel by Joaquin Mir y Trinxet, a Catalan painter celebrated for his luminous landscapes and vibrant use of color. Associated with modernist movements in Barcelona, Mir created visionary
0022: Joaquin Mir y Trinxet (Spanish, 1873-1940)Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Ram Kumar (Indian, 1924-2018): An oil on canvas by Ram Kumar, one of India’s most prominent modernists. Initially recognized for his figurative work, he later gained acclaim for his abstract landscapes that conveyed a sense of
0023: Ram Kumar (Indian, 1924-2018)Est. $5,000-$10,000Lot Passed