Sotheby’s is honored to present the following curated selection of works by African American artists coming to auction from an esteemed private collector. Offered between the Contemporary Art Day Auction on the 17th and the Contemporary Art Day Auction: Online on the 18th, these thought-provoking works by Jacob Lawrence, Gary Simmons, Betye Saar and Renee Cox each tell a unique story as to the realities of African Americans’ depiction and experience throughout history. Extensively exhibited, these lots are an eye opening selection that work to deconstruct stereotypes and force viewers to confront their own relationship with the ‘history’ they were once taught.