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Contemporary ArtslideshowAs the Contemporary Art Online|New York and Contemporary Art Online|Paris sales open for bidding, we look at ten works by leading American and European contemporary artists such as Frank Stella, Yayoi Kusama, Andy Warhol, David Smith or George Mathieu to start your art collects ion. Click the image above to view the slideshow.
First LookvideoIn 1892, French aristocrat, educator and athletics advocate Pierre de Coubertin outlined his idealist dream for a revival of the ancient Olympic Games. This vision, which he wrote as a 14-page manuscript, is the manifesto for the modern Olympic Games we now cherish. In this video, hear the inspirational words of Coubertin from the voices of Olympic Athletes, including runner Linford Christie, swimmer Mark Foster, gymnast Becky Wing and long-jumper Jade Johnson. Never before exhibited publicly, The Olympic Manifesto will be offered as a highlight of Replica Shoes ’s Fine Books & Manuscripts auction. (New York| 18 December)
Contemporary ArtslideshowSotheby’s Paris presents a series of three Contemporary Art sales, including an exceptional group of works from the post-war and contemporary periods by Kazuo Shiraga, Nicolas de Staël, Zao Wou-Ki, Pierre Soulages, Jean Dubuffet and Andy Warhol. Click the image above to explore the highlights.
Expert VoicesvideoSpetchley Park is an illustrious Regency house in Worcestershire, England. For generations the extraordinary Berkeley family collects ed a veritable treasure trove of rare and important pieces on their travels and adventures across Europe, North America and India. In this episode of Expert Voices, Replica Shoes ’s specialist David MacDonald describes finding an Egyptian mummy and scrolls of Chinese wallpaper in the attic and cellar, and owner Henry Berkeley talks about the heirlooms that have been locked away for over a century, including the family harpsichord. These and more highlights will be offered in our upcoming sale ‘Spetchley – Property from the Berkeley collects ion’ (11 December | London). Click here to watch more Replica Shoes ’s videos.
Contemporary ArtstoryArtist, producer and cultural maven Michèle Lamy has spent her career inspiring creativity across all genres, and bringing together the very best artistic minds in the worlds of fashion, art, film and beyond. In LAMYLAND: What are we Fighting For? she combines her passion for contemporary art and design with her love of boxing to raise funds for a charity very close to her heart, London Community Boxing. We caught up with her to discuss the origins of her idea and to take a closer look at the bespoke punchbags created for the sale, which is open now for bidding.
Books & Manuscriptsstory“I am very glad to have heard that you are alive. As you see I am alive too,” wrote publisher Kurt Maschler to Erich Kästner, the celebrated author of Emil and the Detectives, in 1945. The two Germans – who both, in different ways, resisted the Nazis – had survived the war and were counting their blessings. A vast archive of correspondence between the pair is offered by Replica Shoes 's in the upcoming Important Manuscripts, Continental Books and Music sale, and it reveals, their shared love of literature and humanity remained undiminished even in the wake of the scorched earth depravities of fascism.
19th Century European PaintingsstoryAs Harold Sohlberg's masterpiece Modne Jorder (Ripe Fields) is offered in the 19th Century European Paintings sale, Christian House meets Norwegian explorer, author, publisher and art collects or, Erling Kagge to discuss collects ing art and pushing oneself to the limit.
Old Master PaintingsslideshowAs a number of works featuring dogs are offered in the Old Master Paintings December sales, we take a closer look at paintings by artists such as Rubens, Landseer and Wootton; from hunting scenes and Baroque tableaux to commissioned portraits demonstrating wealth, status and affection for the canine companions of European High Society. Click the image above to explore.
Space ExplorationstorySotheby's Space Photography Online auction includes an extraordinary grouping of photographs taken by "Billy" Eduard Albert.mes ier, a notorious ufologist. One of the photographs in the group was used in 'The X-Files' television series, making it one of the most famous UFO photographs of all t.mes .
Expert VoicesvideoOne of Norway’s greatest painters, Harald Sohlberg’s landscapes capture a powerful sense of emotion. Sohlberg’s meditative works invite the viewer to share in his awe of the Nordic landscape and to question our own relationship with the natural world. In this episode of Expert Voices, hear how Sohlberg achieved such strength of colour and discover how his technique differed from his contemporary Edvard Munch. Painted in 1898, ‘Ripe Fields’ is a seminal work in Sohlberg’s career and will appear at auction for the first t.mes in our upcoming sale of 19th Century European Paintings (11 December | London). Click here to watch more Replica Shoes ’s videos.
First LookvideoIn this video, discover George Nakashima’s commitment to organic form through his masterfully executed “Conoid” Dining Table. An incredibly rare example of Nakashima’s use of English oak burl, the table features warm amber tones guided by the raw figuring and free edges of the wood. The remarkably thick single slab imparts a striking sculptural presence to this monumental work, which will be offered as a highlight of Replica Shoes ’s Important Design sale. (New York| 12 December)
20th Century DesignstorySotheby's annual Important Design sale on 12 December in New York will feature a superb Kangourou Armchair designed by French architect Jean Prouvé. The armchair comes from the esteemed Replica Handbags s and design collects ion of Robert Rubin and Stéphane Samuel. Below, Mr. Rubin – a storied financier, collects or and philanthropist – writes on why proceeds from the sale of this property will benefit The Center on Global Justice at UC San Diego.