Auction Highlights

Presence and Form: Figures in View

Abstract Currents: American Experiments

In the Spotlight: Leading Voices

London

This season’s Contemporary Day Auction presents a dynamic selection of works by some of the most acclaimed and in-demand artists of the past seventy years. From titans of the twentieth-century art historical canon – Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Alex Katz, and Jean Dubuffet – to cutting-edge contemporary voices such as Yu Nishimura, Lisa Brice, and Derek Fordjour, the sale highlights the evolving language of contemporary painting and sculpture. Coinciding with Frieze Week, Sotheby’s October offering celebrates the multiplicity and innovation of today’s art, promoting a wide range of exceptional works to both established and new collectors. Presented by

Deputy Director, Specialist, Head of Day Sales, Contemporary Art

Aleksandra Ziemiszewska 

Associate Specialist 

Francesca Morpurgo

Associate Specialist

Sieun Lee 

Pre-Sale Experience Coordinator

Anaïs Roney

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This season’s Contemporary Day Auction presents a dynamic selection of works by some of the most acclaimed and in-demand artists of the past seventy years. From titans of the twentieth-century art historical canon – Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Alex Katz, and Jean Dubuffet – to cutting-edge contemporary voices such as Yu Nishimura, Lisa Brice, and Derek Fordjour, the sale highlights the evolving language of contemporary painting and sculpture. Coinciding with Frieze Week, Sotheby’s October offering celebrates the multiplicity and innovation of today’s art, promoting a wide range of exceptional works to both established and new collectors. Presented by CELINE.