at Christies last fall, when it was sold from the collection of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. // FUNCTIONS Gustav Klimt. expiration_days: 5 2 March 2022 16:00 GMT. Curated to include works by artists who eschewed Abstract Expressionism and the European-centered modernist structure that preceded it, the sale is anchored by a spectacular group of works from the Collection of Douglas S. Cramer including the aforementioned Lichtenstein, Cecily Browns 1999 Spree and Ellsworth Kellys Blue Panel with Green Curve from 1989 among others that showcase Cramers prescient recognition of the zeitgeist and keen interest in the art of his time. + 'Please enter a valid email address' }; Another standout work on offer is Philip Gustons Ominous Land from 1972, from the Estate of Gabriele and Robert Lee, is an exceptional, large-scale work from the artists highly-regarded late body of work, treating one of his most powerful motifsthe hooded figure. Lot 11. Please note that the Grgoire.Billault@sothebys.com Lets all try to get some sleep, no? The top lot in the contemporary sale was one of two backed by third-party guarantees: Mark Bradfords large painting Stand Down Soldier (2018), which sold for a mid-estimate 3 million ($3.9 million). slideInModal('Up'); 2 days ago, By var $email = $form.find('.signup-email'); } else { Please enter valid email address to continue. rare self-portrait by Surrealist painter Leonore Fini inspired by the Old Masters, The top lot in the contemporary sale was one of two backed by third-party guarantees: Mark Bradfords large painting, In total, The Now sale realized 8.7 million ($11 million), matching the high end of a revised lower resale estimate starting at 6.1 million. Elizabeth Peyton. if (prefix == undefined) { + '