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Erotic: Passion & Desire Online

05 February 2019 - 12 February 2019 | 3:00 PM GMT | London
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ADVISORY: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SALE INCLUDES IMAGES OF NUDITY AND IMAGES OF A SEXUAL NATURE.

Building on the success of the last two years, this February’s Erotic: Passion & Desire auction will be offered exclusively online and features a superb breadth of paintings, photographs, film posters, books, drawings and more, representing the finest in eroticism from across the globe.  Drawing inspiration from as far back as Greek mythology through to the modern day male and female forms, the sale comprises books and artworks from the 18th century, Impressionist & Contemporary pictures by artists such as Salvador Dali and Keith Haring, as well as a strong section of photographic works by household names including David Bailey and Chris Cheetham.

Estimates range from just £3,000 to £500,000.  The sale will be open for bidding between 5 and 12 February, with the exhibition on view in our London galleries on 6, 7, 8, and 11 February.

Contact Information

Constantine Frangos
Senior Director
+44 20 7293 5704
constantine.frangos@sothebys.com
Benedetta Pedrana
Cataloguer
19th Century European Paintings
+44 20 7293 6206
benedetta.pedrana@sothebys.com
Marina Ruiz Colomer
Director
Specialist, Head of Day Sale
Contemporary Art
+44 207 293 5648
marina.ruizcolomer@sothebys.com
Olimpia Isidori
Deputy Director
Specialist
Co-Head of Day Sale
Impressionist & Modern Art
+44 20 7293 5792
olimpia.isidori@sothebys.com
Christopher Mason
Director
Head of Auction Sales
European Sculpture & Works of Art
+44 20 7293 6062
christopher.mason@sothebys.com
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