Done
London, England, United Kingdom
Auction Details
Modern & Contemporary Art
Two works by the prominent American artist, Kenny Scharf (Born 1958), DNA (DO NOT ASK) and SEXOMETRY, are amongst the highlights of Bonhams' Modern & Contemporary Art sale on 30 June in London. DNA (DO NOT ASK), a work from 1994, has an estimate of £20,000-30,000, whilst Scharf's 1992 SEXOMETRY has an estimate of £50,000-70,000.
Bonhams Head of sale, Itziar Ramos, commented: "Kenny Scharf's psychedelic, post-Pop style has captivated global audiences since his debut in the New York scene of the 1980s. Launched into the limelight alongside his friends Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, Scharf's work assimilates street art, Neo-Expressionism, and Pop Art into a heady, bombastic style that captures the punkish energy of the Lower East Side during its heyday. DNA (DO NOT ASK) and SEXOMETRY are full of all the symbolism, pop culture influence, imagery, and flair that Scharf is known for. The demand for Scharf's work has reached fever pitch in recent months after his collaboration with Dior last summer. He has become one of the most highly sought-after artists around – and his influence continues to grow."
In the early 1980s, Scharf's rise to fame was explosive and well-documented. Befriending Keith Haring at the School of Visual Arts in New York, the two were committed collaborators, most notable for their parties, exhibitions, and events held at Club 57. In 1985, however, Scharf's inclusion in the Whitney Biennial with the first iteration of his Cosmic Cavern insulations, immediately placed him at the forefront of painterly practice. He was subsequently represented by Tony Shafrazi – one of the most important New York gallerists of the decade.
Lot Number: Lowest
24
View:
24
Auction Details
Bid Increments
PriceBid Increment
£0£5
£100£10
£200£20
£220£30
£280£20
£320£30
£380£20
£420£30
£480£20
£500£50
£1,000£100
£2,000£200
£2,200£300
£2,800£200
£3,200£300
£3,800£200
£4,200£300
£4,800£200
£5,000£500
£10,000£1,000
£20,000£2,000
£22,000£3,000
£28,000£2,000
£32,000£3,000
£38,000£2,000
£42,000£3,000
£48,000£2,000
£50,000£5,000
£100,000£10,000
£200,000£20,000
£220,000£30,000
£280,000£20,000
£320,000£30,000
£380,000£20,000
£420,000£30,000
£480,000£20,000
£500,000£50,000
£1,000,000£100,000
£2,000,000£200,000
£2,200,000£300,000
£2,800,000£200,000
£3,200,000£300,000
£3,800,000£200,000
£4,200,000£300,000
£4,800,000£200,000
£5,000,000£500,000
TOP