This November’s 20th Century Evening Sale offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire some of the most significant works from the 20th century, featuring iconic paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces from the giants of modernism and post-war art. With works that span Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and beyond, the sale highlights legendary artists such as François-Xavier Lalanne, Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, and Jasper Johns. Notably, the auction presents Lalanne’s unique Grande Carpe Bar, alongside extraordinary sculptures by Giacometti, including the monumental Femme qui marche (II), as well as a rare Boîte-en-valise by Duchamp.
In addition to these groundbreaking works, the sale features key pieces from post-war pioneers such as Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, and David Smith, whose sculptures and installations define the minimal and conceptual art movements of the 1960s. The auction also includes masterpieces by iconic sculptors like Henry Moore and Edgar Degas, as well as works by the influential Alexander Calder, whose Sumac VI and Blue Among Yellow and Red exemplify his dynamic approach to form and color.
Leading the sale is an array of exceptional sculptures and paintings with impeccable provenance, including groundbreaking works like Giacometti’s Femme qui marche (II), estimated to fetch upwards of $20 million. As a comprehensive celebration of the 20th century's most transformative movements, this evening sale offers a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire rare and significant works that have shaped the history of modern and contemporary art.
