Auctions at Showplace is opening its doors again with a refined set of 145 important lots of various styles, types, and values. The new auction will take place on October 20, 2024. As usual, the visitors will be treated to a diverse range of artworks, from the creations by Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol to luxury-style furniture items by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Arne Jacobsen, and Karl Springer. Those who seek luxury jewelry and watches can also compete for the refined Cartier and Tiffany items this Sunday.
Which lots deserve your attention? Here are a couple of picks from Fine Art Shippers, which definitely look interesting for any avid collector.
Top Lots at the Upcoming Auction by Auctions at Showplace
Lot #5: Henry Moore, “Reclining Figure,” Bronze Sculpture
Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000
If you’re looking for something really special, this lot should be number one on your must-have list. Henry Moore is one of the most famous English painters and sculptors of the 20th century, known for his recognizable style. His works acquired global acclaim after WWII, with many of them being featured in the collections of the world’s top museums and galleries. “Reclining Figure” (1983), which is one of the latest creations by Moore, comes with an ebonized wood plinth and is signed “Moore.”
Lot #50: Andre Lhote, “Portrait D’Anne,” Oil on Paper
Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000
The artistic legacy of the 20th-century artist Andre Lhote is highly valued in the modern artistic community. Lhote was a famous French painter, theoretician of Cubism, and critic who shared his knowledge and ideas as an art teacher. He also contributed significantly to the development of Cubism as an artistic and intellectual movement. “Portrait D’Anne” is a 1930 painting sized 35” by 29.5”; it belongs to the mature period of the artist’s creative activity.
Lot #28: Hunt Slonem, “Hyacinths,” Oil on Canvas
Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000
Hunt Slonem is a famous contemporary Neoexpressionist painter and sculptor whose creations can embellish any interior. This 1995 painting features one of the signature motifs in Slonem’s creative activity – fancy parrots performed with bold strokes, with a sketch-like human face in the center.
Lot #99: Banksy, “I Fought the Law,” Screenprint
Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000
Banksy is widely known for his street art, but the collection of his works also includes screenprints that may be framed and placed on the wall. This 2004 political satire screenprint in colors on wove paper is signed in pencil and contains the 61/150 edition number on it.
All lots are available for view at Auctions at Showplace at 40 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010. Live bidding begins on October 20, 2024, at 12pm EDT.