Great art rarely gives itself away all at once. As the Wingate family discovered over seven decades, the most enduring works are those that ask more questions than they answer—revealing themselves slowly, through time, attention, and lived experience. From early encounters with American modernism to masterworks by Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko, and Alberto Giacometti, this collection traces not just a history of art, but a way of seeing—one shaped by curiosity, patience, and a willingness to engage with the unknown.
At home in Old Westbury, paintings, sculpture, and design were placed in constant dialogue—Giacometti bronzes against forest light, luminous canvases beside Tiffany lamps—creating an environment where art was not displayed, but lived with.
Sotheby’s is honored to present A New Vista: The David and Shoshanna Wingate Collection, a deeply personal collection shaped across generations. This May, works from the collection will be offered in the Modern Evening Sale, presented by CELINE, 19 May in New York, as well as numerous other New York and London sales.
