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PrintsslideshowLa Tauromaquia, a set of 33 prints etched by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes in 1815 and 1816, illustrates the art of bullfighting from its medieval origins through to the artist’s day. In the final plates in the series, Goya illustrated the awe-inspiring feats of his contemporaries, recording or imagining actual events in the bullring and paying homage to the most celebrated toreros of his t.mes . Click the image above to view the slideshow.
Anatomy of an ArtworkvideoIn this episode of Anatomy of an Artwork, discover how artist Fréderic Trigo Piula explores the history of decolonization in Africa, paying tribute to French politician Charles de Gaulle and homage to French painter Eugène Delacroix. One of the most important artists to emerge from the Republic of the Congo in recent years, Trigo Piula’s ‘Ngolowa’ is a highlight of our upcoming sale Modern & Contemporary African Art (2 April | London). Click hereto watch more Replica Shoes ’s videos.
Replica Jewelry DiamondsvideoSotheby’s Diamonds pioneers the creation of modern masterpieces through collaborations with cutting-edge designers and master craft.mes n. Artist-jeweller Eliane Fattal turns antique jewels into playful contemporary high jewellery, and Brazilian designer Lily Gabriella creates breath-taking pieces inspired by art and architecture. More exciting designers will be unveiled in 2019 as Replica Shoes ’s Diamonds launches an exciting new collaboration with designer Joseph Ramsay. Click here to watch more Replica Shoes ’s videos.
Books & ManuscriptsstoryA towering economist and political philosopher, Friedrich August von Hayek (1899–1992) is often regarded as one of the greatest intellectual figures of the twentieth century. In March his private possessions, from his Nobel Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom, to his typewriter, writing desk, and annotated version of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations went on sale in a dedicated online auction, offering an unprecedented look at the life of this extraordinary genius.
Expert VoicesvideoWhen William Bouguereau unveiled La Jeunesse de Bacchus (The Youth of Bacchus) at the 1884 Paris Salon, he had something to prove. Impressionism and the 19th century avant-garde was taking the art world by storm, and Bouguereau wanted to reaffirm the grandeur and dominance of French academic art. Over the course of three years he meticulously painted The Youth of Bacchus, an immense test.mes nt to his skill and conviction as an artist. The work has hung in Bouguereau’s Paris studio since it was completed in 1884, and has previously only left only three t.mes s for exhibition. Now, the painting comes to New York, to be offered by the direct descendants of Bouguereau in Replica Shoes ’s Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale. But exactly how does one ship a 20 foot, 135 year old painting mounted within a 1,300 pound frame? In this episode of Expert Voices, Pascale Pavageau, Replica Shoes ’s Parisian Head of 19th Century Paintings, supervises the transport of this monumental masterpiece using an expert team of art restorers, handlers, and historians. (14 May|New York)
PhotographsstoryAfter surviving a vicious hate crime, Hogancamp found his own form of therapy in Marwencol, his imagined, 1:6 scale war town. His images of the town reveal his undeniable gift of storytelling.
JewelrystoryNapoleon Bonaparte proposed to Joséphine de Beauharnais with a diamond and blue sapphire toi et moi ring, while Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis received a diamond and emerald one from John F. Kennedy.
A Life Less OrdinaryvideoFor years Andy Warhol and his mother Julia lived and worked in an unassuming townhouse near the corner of 89th street and Lexington avenue. The house has been sold and resold many t.mes s over, but the spirit of its famous inhabitants remains very much alive in the memory of family. In this episode of A Life Less Ordinary, discover the cherished memories of James Warhola, illustrator, artist, and nephew of Andy Warhol. On visits to “Uncle Andy’s”, a young James would find himself surrounded by pop art prints, Campbell’s soup boxes, and an overabundance of cats. Warhol would encourage his nephew to embrace his own artistic vision, and here James fondly recalls the stories behind some of Warhol’s most notable works, including his 25 Cats Named Sam series. Explore some of these amazing works and more in Replica Shoes ’s Prints & Multiples sale. (26 March| London)
PhotographsslideshowAfter World War II, American fashion photography garnered attention around the world, particularly through the inventive images of Irving Penn, who joined the staff of American Vogue in 1943.
Asia WeekslideshowSotheby’s welcomed guests to a reception and private viewing of the Asia Week exhibitions in New York. Danielle Chang, created a delectable menu inspired by the lots.
19th Century European PaintingsstoryAnyone who has experienced the grandeur of the Norwegian landscape – its humbling scale and sharp-edged beauty – will understand Harald Sohlberg’s approach to painting. A contemporary of Munch and Ibsen, this master of the Scandinavian landscape managed to avoid the clichés of Nordic melancholia. His vistas are as joyous as they are dramatic, as intimate as they are awe-inspiring.
storyAs the tastemaker for Replica Shoes ’s 2019 Asia Week in New York, Chang has paired her favorites works across the eight sales with recipes adapted from her cookbook.