Sotheby's Returns to Live Auctions in Milan with Gnoli, Schifano, Burri, and Hirst
On April 13, 2022, Sotheby's is set to conduct its first live auction in Milan since the onset of the pandemic, taking place at Palazzo Serbelloni, with a preview scheduled for April 7. The Contemporary Auction will showcase 52 lots, with 90% being auction newcomers, featuring pieces from prominent collections. Notable works include "Mise en plis n.1" by Domenico Gnoli (1964, estimated at €800,000–1,200,000) and "Milano" by Mario Schifano (1962, estimated at €800,000–1,000,000). Additionally, two still lifes by Giorgio Morandi will make their debut: one from 1948 (€800,000–1,200,000) and another from 1960 (€600,000–800,000). Online bidding opens on April 7 and concludes on April 13 at 6 PM, featuring artists like Stanley Whitney, John Chamberlain, Damien Hirst, and George Condo.
Key facts
- Sotheby's holds first live auction in Milan since pandemic on April 13, 2022 at Palazzo Serbelloni.
- 52 lots, 90% never auctioned before, from 20th and 21st centuries.
- Domenico Gnoli's 'Mise en plis n.1' (1964) estimated €800,000–1,200,000.
- Mario Schifano's 'Milano' (1962) estimated €800,000–1,000,000, unseen for 48 years.
- Two Giorgio Morandi still lifes debut: 1948 (€800,000–1,200,000) and 1960 (€600,000–800,000).
- International artists include Stanley Whitney, John Chamberlain, Damien Hirst, George Condo.
- Online bidding from April 7; evening sale April 13 at 6 PM.
- Raphaelle Blanga and Marta Giani commented on collector enthusiasm and market trends.
Entities
Artists
- Domenico Gnoli
- Mario Schifano
- Giorgio Morandi
- Alberto Burri
- Lucio Fontana
- George Condo
- Damien Hirst
- Cy Twombly
- Piero Manzoni
- Stanley Whitney
- John Chamberlain
Institutions
- Sotheby's
- Fondazione Prada
- Sotheby's London
- NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Palazzo Serbelloni
- London
- United Kingdom