Important Hiram Powers sculpture, 11 Renoir prints headline Neue’s June 24 sale

Marble Bust of the Greek Slave by the renowned American sculptor Hiram Powers (1805-1873), a full-length nude bust, 24 inches tall including socle, artist signed (est. $50,000-$80,000).

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – A marble Bust of the Greek Slave by the renowned American sculptor Hiram Powers (1805-1873), plus three classic Chevrolet Corvette cars from the collection of Charlie Oakes – a 1957, a 1960 and a best-in-show 1962 winner – will headline an online-only Fine Art & Antiques auction on Saturday, June 24 by Neue Auctions, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chrysler Museum of Art exhibits exceptional collection of prints

 

Robert Motherwell, (American, 1915-1991), ‘Red Sea I,’ 1976. Aquatint and etching. Lent by Susan and David Goode. © 2022 Dedalus Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Robert Motherwell, (American, 1915-1991), ‘Red Sea I,’ 1976. Aquatint and etching. Lent by Susan and David Goode. © 2022 Dedalus Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

NORFOLK, Va. – The Chrysler Museum of Art has welcomed an extraordinary collection of modern prints on loan. Lasting Impressions: Prints from the Collection of David R. and Susan S. Goode will be on view until November 6. This exhibition was announced earlier this year following the Goodes’ $2.5 million donation to the museum to establish the Goode Works on Paper Center and a group of 100 photographs by O. Winston Link, which will be added to the Chrysler collection during the next three years.

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Shepard Fairey Obama artwork has HOPE of earning $500K at Heritage, May 19

Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

 

Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Heritage Auctions’ May 19 Modern & Contemporary Art Signature® Auction features a wealth of iconic names from the Postmodern and Contemporary Art movements, led by a scarce version of Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster, estimated at $300,000-$500,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Gilliam, Motherwell & Bourgeois star at Swann, Dec. 2

Sam Gilliam, ‘Untitled,’ 1971, est. $10,000-$15,000
 Sam Gilliam, ‘Untitled,’ 1971, est. $10,000-$15,000

Sam Gilliam, ‘Untitled,’ 1971, est. $10,000-$15,000

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries will present a selection of 111 works by artists expanding the boundaries of abstraction, in a variety of mediums, throughout the mid-century and post-war period in a Thursday, December 2 sale of Modern & Post-War Art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chihuly, Zhang Daqian, Motherwell and more at DuMouchelles, Sept. 9-10

Dale Chihuly, ‘Buttercup Yellow Persian,’ est. $8,000-$12.000
Dale Chihuly, ‘Buttercup Yellow Persian,’ est. $8,000-$12.000
Dale Chihuly, ‘Buttercup Yellow Persian,’ est. $8,000-$12.000

DETROIT – DuMouchelles kicks off the fall season with sales on September 9 and September 10 that showcase an exceptional collection of fine art; Asian art; more than 100 handwoven oriental rugs; hand crafted silver; and decorative arts from prominent estates and institutions. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Warhol, Motherwell and Kelly grace Vliet’s June 28 auction

Portfolio of lithographs by Robert Motherwell, which illustrate three poems by the Nobel Prize-winning poet, Octavio Paz, estimated at €2,400-€2,880
Portfolio of lithographs by Robert Motherwell, which illustrate three poems by the Nobel Prize-winning poet, Octavio Paz, estimated at €2,400-€2,880

BERLIN – Jeschke van Vliet Auctions Berlin GmbH goes to market with a strong offering in its spring Modern and Contemporary Art and Photography auction on June 28. The sale will commence at 2 pm Berlin time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The auction was curated by department head Anica Piontek, together with her colleague, Balazs Jadi, who together are considered by industry insiders to be Jeschke’s secret weapon when it comes to important acquisitions.

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