Contemporary Discoveries is thrilled to present an exciting selection of works by some of the most significant artistic voices of the last century. This season’s sale presents exceptional works by pivotal figures of the 20th century, including Antoni Tàpies, Karel Appel, and Keith Haring, complemented by a dynamic selection from influential contemporary voices such as Alex Katz, Rudolf Stingel, and Loie Hollowell.

Auction Highlights

Works from the Estate of Richard Flood

An Eye for the Present: Works from the Estate of Richard Flood

Preceded by two successful stand-alone auctions in 2023 and 2024, the esteemed Collection of A.G. Rosen returns to Sotheby’s with a presentation of over 20 works that capture the spirit of a collector shaped by passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to championing artists and galleries. An accompanying essay by arts professional Geoffrey Young offers an insightful and personal glimpse into A.G.’s decades-long pursuit of beauty and his enduring role as a supporter and patron. Together, the following lots reflect A.G. Rosen’s engagement with the evolving possibilities of representation and abstraction over the course of the

Works from the Collection of A.G. Rosen

Between Thought and Expression: Works from the Collection of A.G. Rosen

This season’s Contemporary Discoveries auction is enriched by an exceptional selection of works by Latin American artists, underscoring the region’s extraordinary contributions to postwar and contemporary art. Together, these works embody the dynamism of Latin American art, offering collectors a rare opportunity to engage with a legacy of artistic practices that are deeply rooted in local histories yet profoundly international in scope.

Latin American Highlights

Discover selections by the leading artists shaping the forefront of contemporary art today, whose work forms a dynamic portrait of the varied trends that constitute the art and culture of our time. From Yu Nishimura’s poetic portrait, suffused with emotional resonance, to Loie Hollowell’s bodily landscapes that revel in the language of color, these works channel the vitality and vision of a rising generation of artists, offering fresh perspectives across painting, works on paper and photography.

The Now

New York

Specialist, Head of Contemporary Discoveries

Keith Lebel

Associate Specialist, Contemporary Art, New York

Eva Farrell

Cataloguer, Contemporary Art

Caroline Yarbrough

Associate Specialist

Yasmeen Sabet

Cataloguer

Matt Parciak

Associate Specialist, Latin American and Contemporary Art

Carola Reyes Benítez

Pre-Sale Coordinator, Contemporary Discoveries

Juliette Saylor

Associate, Global Fine Art

Yuchan Kim

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Sotheby’s is pleased to present Contemporary Discoveries, an exciting cross-category auction platform that features paintings, sculpture, prints, and photographs from the 1950s to today. In tandem with Modern Discoveries, with its focus on early Impressionism through the first half of the 20th century, Contemporary Discoveries is an innovative showcase for extraordinary artworks by established and emerging artists alike.