T his fall, Sotheby’s is privileged to be offering works from the collection of Jean Stein. A renowned journalist and oral historian, Stein brought together fascinating people and people in legendary salon-like gatherings. Stein had a discerning eye for the shock of the new. She brought her eclectic, avant-garde and cutting-edge approach to life through her unparalleled collection. Highlights from the collection will be offered across Contemporary and Impressionist live auctions this November, including an online-only auction titled “The World of Jean Stein.”
VIEW DEDICATED COLLECTION CATALOGUE FOR THE WORLD OF JEAN STEIN
John Waters Remembers Jean Stein
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House Sales & Private CollectionsFirst Look: The Mission to Save a Masterwork at Vaux-le-Vicomte, Presented by Hennessy Paradis Imperial -
American Furniture, Decorative Art & Folk ArtFirst Look: The American Folk Art Collection of Stephen and Petra Levin -
House Sales & Private CollectionsFirst Look: A Colossal Hercules in Gold at Vaux-le-Vicomte, Presented by Hennessy Paradis Imperial
Preview Highlights
Sale Calendar
The World of Jean Stein: Art & Design Online
3–20 November 2017 at 12 PM EDT
On view: 18–20 November 2017
Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale
14 November 2017
On view: 3–14 November 2017
Impressionist and Modern Art Day Sale
15 November 2017
On view: 3–14 November 2017
Contemporary Art Evening Auction
16 November 2017
On view: 3–16 November 2017
Contemporary Art Day Auction
17 November 2017
On view: 3–16 November 2017
Magnificent Jewels
5 December 2017
On view: 29 November – 5 December 2017
Americana Week
January 2018
On view: 10–20 January 2018
Photographs
10 April 2018
On view: 4–9 April 2018
Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
14 May 2018
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