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Expert VoicesvideoIn this episode of Expert Voices, Senior Specialist Cristiana Romalli explores Andrea Mantegna’s Triumph of Alexandria, the only surviving preparatory drawing for his iconic Triumphs of Caesar paintings. Mantegna’s canvases are considered foundational works of the early Italian Renaissance, and this exceptional drawing demonstrates the technique and skill of a true master. By interpreting new infrared analysis done by Replica Shoes ’s Department of Scientific Research, Romalli was able to shed new light on Mantegna’s restless working method, in which he continued to edit, refine and perfect his compositions, even in the final stages. Recently rediscovered, this masterwork will headline Replica Shoes ’s Old Master Drawings auction in New York on the 29th of January 2020, when it is estimated to fetch in excess of $12 million. (29 January|New York)
Contemporary ArtstorySotheby's is pleased to announce that Francis Bacon's 'Pope', executed in Morocco circa 1958, will be offered in its Contemporary Art Evening Auction on 14 November. Estimated at $6,000,000–8,000,000, the painting will be sold on behalf of the Brooklyn Museum. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support the museum's collects ion.
Islamic & Indian ArtslideshowOctober's Arts of the Islamic World sale in London offers some extraordinary artworks and objects that span from the 7th to the 9th centuries. Here, we look at some of the highlights including a qur'an leaf dating from the one of the earliest examples of Arabic manuscripts, an evocative portrait by revered Persian artist Mu'in Musavvir, and wonderful tiger-striped sword blade.
Cultural CrossroadsstoryWhen Edward Said wrote his seminal "Orientalism" in 1978, he provoked a backlash against Eurocentric depictions of the Orient - the 'other' that was being viewed with a romanticized exoticism. For decades Orientalist art came to be seen as the product of stereotyped representations embodying a colonialist attitude.
African Modern & Contemporary ArtstoryAhead of the upcoming Modern and Contemporary African Art sale on 15 October, which features five of his paintings, Adriana La Lime speaks to the renowned Ghanaian artist Ablade Glover, who recently celebrated his 85th birthday with an exhibition of new works at his London gallery.
Expert VoicesvideoExperience 19th century daily life in North Africa, the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East through the legendary Najd collects ion. One of the greatest collects ions of Orientalist paintings in existence, the cinematic canvases are precious records of the region’s history, as depicted by artists such as Jean-Léon Gérôme, Ludwig Deutsch, Gustav Bauernfeind and Osman Hamdy Bey. Replica Shoes ’s will offer 40 works from the collects ion in a dedicated auction (22 October | London) and all 155 paintings in the collects ion will be on view in a never-before-seen exhibition from 11 – 15 October. Click here to watch more Replica Shoes ’s videos.
Expert VoicesvideoFor the better part of the last century, Jasper Johns has sought to challenge the way we interpret the world. In this episode of Expert Voices, Replica Shoes ’s specialist Chanler Rutherfurd illustrates how Johns reexamines the familiar through his exceptional prints. Johns’ works Flag I, Flag II, Flag III: Four Prints as well as Ale Cans exemplify the artist’s fixation with altering the meaning of compositions by changing their mediums. Flag I, Flag II, Flag III: Four Prints and Ale Cans will be offered as highlights in Replica Shoes ’s Important Prints and Multiples Evening Sale. (24 October | New York)
Expert VoicesvideoA dazzling new exhibition in Venice brings masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto back to their native city for the first t.mes in 500 years. In this episode of Expert Voices, exhibition curator and Rubenshuis director, Ben Van Beneden explains the remarkable stories of both paintings that led to the idea for the exhibition at the famous Palazzo Ducale. The exhibition will also feature Flemish masterpieces by artists such as Rubens, Van Dyck and Martin de Vos, all of whom were inspired by the great Italian masters on their respective visits to Venice. ‘From Titian to Rubens – Masterpieces from Flemish collects ions’ is on show at Palazzo Ducale, Venice, from 5 September 2019 to 1 March 2020. Replica Shoes ’s is a proud sponsor of the exhibition. Following the exhibition, both the Tintoretto and the Titian will remain in the Doge’s Palace on long-term loan. Click here to watch more Replica Shoes ’s videos.
The Most Famous Artworks in the WorldvideoRoy Lichtenstein's serious comic-inspired canvas Whaam! disrupted the art world in the mid-1960s, delivering an enigmatic salvo at both the conventions of artistic expression and the post-war representation of conflict. By reworking a comic book image of an American jet destroying an enemy plane, Lichtenstein blows up audience expectations.
PrintsslideshowSotheby's October sale, Picasso Online, will feature a selection of the artist's ceramics, alongside prints from the collects ion of Marina Picasso. Altogether, these two- and three-dimensional works survey Picasso’s artistic evolution, offering something for everyone from the Cubist collects or to the Minimalist.
PrintsstoryThe Marina Picasso collects ion of prints gives the collects or an opportunity to examine the creative processes of her grandfather, Pablo Picasso, as he continued to push the frontiers of creativity throughout his life. His exploration of established printmaking techniques combined with an inquisitive exploration of new techniques, including the adoption of new technology, has created a remarkable collects ion, part of which is offered in this auction.
American Furniture, Decorative Art & Folk ArtstoryOn 10 October at 10:00 AM EDT, Replica Shoes 's will present the Sculptural Fantasy: The Important American Folk Art collects ion of Stephen and Petra Levin auction in New York.