Discover masterful examples from some of the most important artists working from the 20th Century to today.

Auction Highlights

The Collection of John Cheim is a singularly exceptional grouping of works that capture an all-encompassing vision and curatorial spirit. Together, the collection reflects decades of a life spent championing artists, their vision and the objects of stunning beauty which result.

Over 45 years of breaking new ground for artists, John Cheim has assembled a thoughtful personal collection which reflects an intense love and appreciation from the very artists themselves.

A Life of Beauty

Few collections are as thoroughly remarkable in scope, resounding in quality, or singular in identity as the Collection of Chara Schreyer. The narrative of Chara’s collection is one of a lifelong and layered personal study of art history, unfolding with her lasting legacy as one of the most consequential collectors and patrons of post-war and contemporary art in the twenty-first century.&nbsp;

The extraordinary Collection of Chara Schreyer traces the evolution of Contemporary Art history at nearly every critical juncture, and it can be attributed to none other than her own visionary and tasteful eye.&nbsp;

Art House

Browse exceptional works by pioneering portraiture artists.

The Contemporary Day Auction is proud to present an exceptional array of genre-defying portraiture, spanning the likes of Andy Warhol and Jean Dubuffet.

Redefining Portraiture

Spanning style and medium, explore seminal works from the leading female artists of our time.

From Yayoi Kusama and Lynne Drexler to Marlene Dumas and Alice Baber, explore some of the most innovative and forward thinking-examples by the most lauded female artists of their generation.

Leading Female Artists

Sotheby’s Contemporary Day Auction is thrilled to feature works by the rising stars, paving the trajectory of the art world today.

Explore daring, narrative and dreamlike works of figurative and abstract painting by some of the most promising and groundbreaking artists of today, from Hayley Barker to Louis Fratino.

On The Cutting Edge

Browse this collection of masterworks on paper, hailing from the defining artists of our time.

Encompassing an array of spectacular works on paper from the likes of Philip Guston and Lee Bontecou, these highlights feature a selection of critical works that exemplify the best of this chosen medium.

Exceptional Works on Paper

Encompassing an array of spectacular sculptural and installation-based artworks, these highlights feature a selection of innovative and groundbreaking works that push beyond traditional media.

Encompassing an array of spectacular sculptural and installation-based artworks from the likes of Ruth Asawa and Yayoi Kusama, these highlights feature a selection of innovative and groundbreaking works that push beyond traditional media.

Important Sculptures

One of the most celebrated and recognizable artists of the twentieth century, Fernando Botero's legacy and enduring influence cannot be overstated. Initially inspired by his beloved Colombia, Botero's oeuvre represents humanity as a whole--our familial bonds, joys, aspirations, and sorrows.&nbsp; As we continue to honor his legacy with a selection of outstanding paintings and sculptures, we say a final thank you to "El Maestro."

Sotheby’s is honored to present a truly special group of paintings and sculptures by Fernando Botero, the celebrated Colombian artist whose passing in September of this year we mourn with heavy hearts. &nbsp;

Fernando Botero

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SVP, Head of Contemporary Day Auction

Ashkan Baghestani

AVP, Deputy Head of Contemporary Day Auction

Emily Miles

AVP, Head of Afternoon Session

Kathleen Hart

Associate Specialist, Contemporary Art

Alya Sama

Associate Cataloguer, Contemporary Art

Carola Reyes Benítez

Pre-sale Experience Coordinator

Rachel Hansen

Meet our Specialists

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Sotheby’s Contemporary Day Auction is honored to present an extraordinary selection of works this November. Highlights include exceptional works from the boundary-defying Collection of Chara Schreyer and works from the iconic, historically resonant Collection of John Cheim. The Contemporary Day Auction will also feature exceptional examples by many of the most critically acclaimed artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, spanning Post-War Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism and Pop Art up to the most avant-garde works of today.