1980 David Hockney litho diptych leads Nov. 16 art sale at Swann

David Hockney, ‘Hotel Acatlan: Second Day,’ est. $60,000-$90,000
David Hockney, ‘Hotel Acatlan: Second Day,’ est. $60,000-$90,000

NEW YORK — Contemporary Art is on offer at Swann Galleries Tuesday, November 16 with a robust selection of works from the 21st century’s leading artists, as well as exceptional material by midcentury practitioners. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Auctions at Showplace to offer fine art and jewelry, April 11

A still life by Sigmund Menkes, depicting a raised dish with fruits and a vase with flowers
a still life by Zygmunt Menkes, aka Sigmund Menkes, depicting a raised dish with fruits and a vase with flowers
Still life by Sigmund Menkes depicting a raised dish with fruits and a vase with flowers

NEW YORK – On April 11, Auctions at Showplace will kick off its spring 2021 auction season with a sale featuring fine jewelry from a 79th Street estate including Angela Cummings, Cartier, Marina B., Asprey, Tiffany & Co., and others. Also of note is a collection of photography from the collection of New York Live Arts, including several images of artistic director Bill T. Jones. A Meissen porcelain chinoiserie nodder figure leads a selection of decorative arts from a 57th street estate, and the fine art section spotlights a Sigmund Menkes painting and an unusual Jenny Holzer LED sculpture. Bid absentee or live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers.

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