Sotheby’s New York sales of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art Including Francis Bacon’s Finest Self-Portrait.
Including:
Two exceptional works by the “Fauves” or “Wild Beasts” (so-called for their radical use of colour) offered at auction for the very first time
Including a startlingly vibrant view of the Thames in 1906 by the French master, André Derain
Francis Bacon’s finest self-portrait, set for sale for the first time having remained with owners since its creation
“Éternel Printemps”, one of Auguste Rodin's most celebrated sculptures of embracing lovers, appearing at auction for the first time
The highest estimated marble sculpture by the artist ever to appear at auction
Spectacularly rare unseen Cy Twombly canvas, estimated at $40 million
Paul Signac’s view of Saint-Tropez in 1892, the first work from his “Opus” series to come to auction in a decade
Louise Bourgeois’s spectacular ʺSpider IIIʺ sculpture
Andy Warhol’s signature “Self-Portrait (Fright-wig)” from 1968