Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Auction in October

Written by Paul Robinson Wednesday, 12 October 2011 22:42

London.- The Christie'sPost-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction on 14 October 2011 will feature an exceptional range of works dating from the height of the Post-War period to the present day. Highlights of the sale include Gerhard Richter’s seminal photorealist work, Kerze (Candle); three masterpieces of British sculpture from Antony Gormley, Ron Mueck, and Damien Hirst; and major works by Richard Prince, Matthias Weischer, Martin Kippenberger, Juan Muñoz, and Miquel Barceló. Reflecting the vibrant, international flavour of London’s Frieze Week, the sale also features works by, Maurizio Cattelan, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Adriana Varejão, Maria Lassnig, Gilbert & George, Sigmar Polke, Glenn Brown, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, ZhangDaliand Antoni Tàpiesamongst many others

Scheduled during London's famous Frieze art fair week, the Christie's Post-War and Contemporary auction has become a major focus of the global art calendar in its relatively short period of existence. Its growing importance over the last seven years has been reflected in progressively stronger sales to cater for the increasing demand for high quality material. This year, the team at Christie’s have put together the strongest group of works for this sale season that they have ever witnessed. With more than 300 lots expected to realize a combined total in the region of £50 million, Christie's two days of Post-War and Contemporary Art auctions in London (October 14-15) certainly promises much in terms of value, but it is the quality of material which is most exciting. Exquisite groups of works by the likes of Piero Manzoni, Damien Hirst, Richard Prince, Alighiero Boetti and Lucio Fontanaform the backbone of the week alongside an iconic group of contemporary British sculptures by Antony Gormley, Damien Hirstand Ron Mueck. Aside from the art fair, the other undoubted destination of the week will be Gerhard Richter's panorama exhibition at Tate Modernand Christie's are delighted to lead the sales with an outstanding example of his seminal series of 'Kerze' or Candles painted in 1982-83 which is estimated to realise £6,000,000-9,000,000 / US$9,100,000-14,000,000 / €6,800,000-10,000,000. This completely timeless image became a sign of the unification of east and west Germany and as such, literally holds up a light to the global world of today.

Christie‘s, the world's leading art business had global auction and private sales in the first half of 2011 that totaled £2.0 billion/$3.2 billion. In 2010 it achieved global auction and private sales of £3.3 billion/$5.0 billion. Christie‘s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie‘s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie‘s has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie‘s has led the market with expanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai. Visit the auction house's website at ... http://www.christies.com

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