Christie's and Sotheby's London Auctions Preview During Frieze Week
As Frieze London art week approaches, Christie's and Sotheby's are gearing up for their evening auctions on October 14 and 15. Christie's 20th/21st Century sale will showcase 38 lots, featuring pieces from renowned artists such as David Hockney, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Banksy, including his notable two-piece version of 'Girl with Balloon.' A special section titled 'Thinking Italian,' curated by Mariolina Bassetti, Chairman of Christie's Italia, will present rare Italian artworks, including Piero Manzoni's Achrome and de Chirico's 'Le Muse Inquietanti.' Meanwhile, Sotheby's auction, consisting of 43 lots, will highlight contemporary art with Banksy's 'Love is in the Bin' and significant works by Richter, Twombly, and several Italian artists.
Key facts
- Christie's and Sotheby's evening auctions on October 14 and 15 during Frieze London.
- Christie's 20th/21st Century auction includes 38 lots with international and Italian artists.
- Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' two-piece intact version is at Christie's.
- Mariolina Bassetti curated 'Thinking Italian' section for Christie's.
- Italian works include Manzoni, Castellani, de Chirico, Burri, Fontana, and Boetti.
- Sotheby's auction features 43 lots led by Banksy's 'Love is in the Bin'.
- Sotheby's offers three Richters from the Helga and Walther Lauffs collection.
- Italian collectors were the most active at Art Basel according to Bassetti.
Entities
Artists
- David Hockney
- Peter Doig
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- George Condo
- Alexander Calder
- Richard Avedon
- Gerhard Richter
- Banksy
- Mariolina Bassetti
- Piero Manzoni
- Castellani
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Alberto Burri
- Lucio Fontana
- Alighiero Boetti
- Cy Twombly
- Antony Gormley
- Andreas Gursky
- Fausto Melotti
Institutions
- Christie's
- Sotheby's
- Christie's Italia
- Frieze London
- Art Basel
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- King St
- Italia