London Auctions Spotlight Portraiture from Klimt to Cattelan

In late June, prominent auction houses in London are emphasizing portrait art, aligning with the National Portrait Gallery's reopening on June 22 after a three-year renovation. Sotheby's will kick off the events on June 27, showcasing Gustav Klimt's 'Dame mit Fächer' and a 'Face to Face' evening auction that includes pieces by Alberto Giacometti, Leonor Fini, Kerry James Marshall, and Elizabeth Peyton. Following this, Christie's will host its 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale on June 28, featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Lucian Freud. Bonhams will auction a private collection of Lucio Fontana pieces on June 29, while Phillips will wrap up the series on June 30 with its '20th Century to Now' sale, highlighting art from 1855 to 2021.