Christie's Grand Tour Online Auction Maps Modern and Contemporary Art Across Italy
Christie's has launched an online auction titled "Mapping Modern and Contemporary Art," running until February 10, 2021, that reimagines the 17th- and 18th-century Grand Tour as a virtual journey through Italy. The sale features works by Italian artists such as Luigi Ghirri, Carla Accardi, and Emilio Vedova, as well as international masters who were inspired by Italy. Ghirri's photograph "Modena" (1973, estimate €4,000-6,000) exemplifies his poetic color imagery, while Accardi's "Rossoverde" (1966, estimate €25,000-35,000) reflects her abstract geometric style. Vedova's "Dittico '89" (estimate €120,000-180,000) showcases his turbulent abstract expressionism. The auction responds to travel restrictions during the pandemic, offering a cultural journey through art.
Key facts
- Christie's online auction 'Mapping Modern and Contemporary Art' runs until February 10, 2021.
- The auction reinterprets the historical Grand Tour as a virtual exploration of Italy.
- Works by Luigi Ghirri, Carla Accardi, and Emilio Vedova are included.
- Ghirri's 'Modena' (1973) is estimated at €4,000-6,000.
- Accardi's 'Rossoverde' (1966) is estimated at €25,000-35,000.
- Vedova's 'Dittico '89' is estimated at €120,000-180,000.
- The auction includes international artists who were influenced by Italy.
- The sale reflects on travel and knowledge during pandemic-era restrictions.
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Ghirri
- Carla Accardi
- Emilio Vedova
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Pablo Picasso
Institutions
- Christie's
- Museo del Novecento
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Emilia Romagna
- Modena
- Sicily
- Venice
- Milan
- Sardinia
- Greece
- Europe