Keith Haring, Untitled, 1979. Estimate $4,000–6,000.
“I love the overlay of the text in this early Haring typewriter work. There's something incredibly powerful about it both visually and conceptually.”
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Vik Muniz, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, after Bernini. Estimate $6,000–8,000.
“I’m a huge fan of Vik Muniz, Bernini and chocolate. So you can understand how Vik Muniz’s play on Bernini’s famous sculpture Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is a win on all accounts for me! It’s fun, clever and definitely a conversation piece.”
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Joel Shapiro, Untitled. Estimate $12,000–18,000.
“The form of this Joel Shapiro sculpture is so perfectly minimal in all the right ways, and its patina is incredibly dynamic. I would love to see this on a large center table in a grand foyer.”
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Nicholas Krushenick, Orange Block Co. Estimate $30,000–50,000.
“The colors of this Nicholas Krushenick piece are truly magnificent. It has a wonderful intensity that is highlighted even more so by the graphic nature of the work. That red offers a real wow factor.”
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Anne Truitt, 6 Sept ’71. Estimate $10,000–15,000.
“I’m a big fan of Anne Truitt's sculpture, and so I was delighted to see this in the auction. I love the deliberate plainness of this work on paper. It challenges you to see the beauty in simplicity, and I appreciate that tremendously.”
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Ugo Rondinone, Seven Small Mountains. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
“Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains was so successful that his work has become immediately recognizable. These trippy little sculptures would look very cool in any space.”
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James Welling, Sky. Estimate $3,000–5,000.
“The composition of this James Welling photograph is so tranquil. I also love the faded contrast between light and dark.”
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Edda Renouf, High Frequency Drawing 6. Estimate $800–1,200.
“There is a subtle beauty to the organic nature of Eda Renouf's work. She has a way of making you very aware of texture. I love that even though this is a work on paper, the texture comes across really successfully.”
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Vanessa Beecroft, VB 39, U.S. Navy SEALS, Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego. Estimate $8,000–12,000.
“This photograph makes me feel like something is about to happen. It’s very theatrical. The tone-on-tone whites also happen to be very visually pleasing. This would look fabulous hung in a room.”
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Kurt Kauper, Study #1 for Diva Fiction #15; Study #2 for Diva Fiction #11 [2 works]. Estimate $2,000–3,000.
“Truly one of my favorites in the sale, these Kurt Kaupe drawings are quite elegant. They are soft, quiet and incredibly beautiful. I adore the grid lines. It’s also a great bang for your buck.”
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"Elle Decor A-list" designer Alyssa Kapito is celebrated for her pristine, serene and artful interiors. Contemporary art in particular has played a major role in the homes Kapito designs, which is why she was the perfect candidate to select her favorite works from Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Online sale. “I always incorporate Contemporary art because it is so harmonious with interiors and our style,” she told Sotheby’s. “It keeps traditional interiors from feeling too traditional.” Ahead, discover Kapito’s wide-ranging picks from the auction, which features nearly 250 paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture. –Stephanie Sporn