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Contemporary – NYC – 11/11 – Cataloghi Evening

CHRISTIE’S 
NYC, 8 novembre 2011
 
 Lot 27
Vija Celmins (b. 1939)
Sea Drawing with Whale
graphite on paper
13 x 18 in. (33 x 45.7 cm.)
 estimate
$500,000 – $700,000
PRICE REALIZED $902,500
Lot 28
Gerhard Richter (B. 1932)
Abstraktes Bild (724-5)
oil on canvas
48 x 40¼ in. (121.9 x 102.1 cm.)
 estimate
$2,000,000 – $3,000,000
PRICE REALIZED  $3,890,500
   
Lot 29
Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010)
Spider
bronze
133 x 263 x 249 in. (337.8 x 668 x 632.5 cm.)
 estimate
$4,000,000 – $6,000,000
PRICE REALIZED  $10,722,500
Lot 30
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Sumac
hanging mobile–painted sheet metal and wire
49¾ x 94 in. (126.4 x 238.8 cm.)
 estimate
$4,000,000 – $6,000,000
PRICE REALIZED  $4,786,500
   
 Lot 31
Robert Ryman (b. 1930)
Untitled
oil on stretched sized linen canvas
10¼ x 10¼ in. (26 x 26 cm.)
 estimate
$400,000 – $600,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,594,500
 Lot 32
Dan Flavin (1933-1996)
monument for V. Tatlin
cool white fluorescent light
120 in. (305 cm.) high
 estimate
$900,000 – $1,500,000
UNSOLD
 
  Lot 33
Cy Twombly (1928-2011)
Untitled (New York)
bronze
22¼ x 5 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. (56.5 x 14.3 x 12.4 cm.)
 estimate
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,650,500
Lot 34
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)
I Can See the Whole Room!…and There’s Nobody in it!
oil and graphite on canvas
48 x 48 in. (121.9 x 121.9 cm.)
 estimate
$35,000,000 – $45,000,000
PRICE REALIZED  $43,202,500
 
 Lot 35
Richard Tuttle (b. 1941)
Green Triptych
three elements: oil on wood
each: 26¾ x 67¼ x 2½ in. (68 x 170.8 x 6.4 cm.)
 estimate
$300,000 – $500,000
PRICE REALIZED $422,500
 Lot 36
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Four Campbell’s Soup Cans
casein and graphite on canvas
20 x 16 in. (51 x 41 cm.)
 estimate
$7,000,000 – $10,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $9,826,500
   
 Lot 37
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
Seven Horizontal Discs
hanging mobile–painted sheet metal and wire
53 x 43 x 43 in. (134.6 x 109.2 x 109.2 cm.)
 estimate
$4,000,000 – $6,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,562,500
 Lot 38
Gerhard Richter (b. 1932)
Frau Niepenberg
oil on canvas
55 1/8 x 39 3/8 in. (140 x 100 cm.)
 estimate
$7,000,000 – $10,000,000
UNSOLD
 Lot 39
Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)
Untitled XXVIII
oil on canvas
88 x 77 in. (223.5 x 195.6 cm.)
 estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,666,500
Lot 40
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1989)
Avatar
bronze
78 x 32 x 24 in. (198.1 x 83.8 x 61 cm.)
 estimate
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,082,500
   
  Lot 41
Francis Bacon (1909-1992)
Study of a Man Talking
oil on canvas
78 x 58 in. (198 x 147.3 cm.)
 estimate
$12,000,000 – $18,000,000
UNSOLD
Lot 42
Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985)
Canotin mâche oeil
acrylic on Klegecell
83 x 34 5/8 x 15¾ in. (211 x 88 x 40 cm.)
 estimate
$1,100,000 – $1,300,000
PRICE REALIZED  $1,202,500
   
 Lot 43
Donald Judd (1928-1994)
Untitled, 1988 (Menziken 88-16)
clear anodized aluminum with green over black and red Plexiglas
six units–each: 19½ x 39½ x 19½ in. (50.2 x 100.3 x 50.2 cm.)
 estimate
$1,800,000 – $2,200,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,042,500
Lot 44
ANDREAS GURSKY (B. 1955)
Rhein II
chromogenic color print face-mounted to Plexiglas
image: 73 x 143 in. (185.4 x 363.5 cm.)
overall: 81 x 151a x 2 in. (207 x 385.5 x 6.2 cm.)
 estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,338,500
 
 Lot 45
Jeff Koons (b. 1955)
Two Ball Total Equilibrium Tank (Spalding Dr. J Silver Series, Wilson Aggresor)…
glass, steel, sodium chloride reagent, distilled water, two basketballs
62¾ x 36¾ x 13¼ in. (159.4 x 93.3 x 33.7 cm.)
 estimate
$2,000,000 – $3,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,226,500
Lot 46
Eva Hesse (1936-1970)
Untitled (Bochner Compart)
acrylic and cord on papier-mâché and masonite
9 x 9 x 2 in. (22.9 x 22.9 x 5.1 cm.)
 estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,714,500
 
 Lot 47
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
5 Deaths
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
20 1/8 x 30 in. (51.1 x 76.2 cm.)
 estimate
$3,800,000 – $4,200,000
PRICE REALIZED  $4,338,500
  Lot 48
Richard Prince (b. 1949)
The Other Guy
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
96 x 75 in. (243.8 x 190.5 cm.)
 estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,714,500
   
 Lot 49
Richard Prince (b. 1949)
Graduation
acrylic and bondo on fiberglass and wood
65½ x 52½ x 9 in. (166.4 x 133.4 x 22.9 cm.)
 estimate
$550,000 – $750,000
PRICE REALIZED  $662,500
 Lot 50
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)
Catharsis
triptych–acrylic and oilstick on canvas
72 x 93¾ in. (183 x 235.6 cm.)
 estimate
$4,000,000 – $6,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,338,500
   
 Lot 51
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Silver Liz
acrylic, silkscreen ink and spray enamel on canvas
40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm.)
 estimate
$16,000,000 – $19,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $16,322,500
  Lot 52
John Chamberlain (b. 1927)
Jo-So
enamel on sheet metal on artist base
27 x 28 x 20 in. (68.5 x 71 x 50.8 cm.)
 estimate
$450,000 – $550,000
PRICE REALIZED $902,500
 
 Lot 53
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)
Still Life with Sculpture
oil and Magna on canvas
42¼ x 52¼ in. (107.3 x 132.7 cm.)
 estimate
$4,500,000 – $6,500,000
UNSOLD
 Lot 54
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)
Untitled
tempera, colored pencil, oil stick and graphite on paper
29½ x 41½ in. (74.9 x 105.4 cm.)
 estimate
$900,000 – $1,200,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,546,500
 
  Lot 55
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)
Interior with Painting and Still Life
oil and mineral spirits acrylic on canvas
63½ x 56 in. (161.3 x 142.2 cm.)
 estimate
$3,000,000 – $4,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,562,500
  Lot 56
Jeff Koons (b. 1955)
Baroque Egg with Bow (Orange/Magenta)
high-chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating
83½ x 77½ x 60 in. (212.1 x 196.9 x 152.4 cm.)
 estimate
$5,500,000 – $6,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $6,242,500
 Lot 57
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Mao
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
26 x 22 in. (66 x 56 cm.)
 estimate
$3,000,000 – $5,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,442,500
 Lot 58
Ed Ruscha
Strange Catch for a Fresh Water Fish
oil on canvas
59 x 55 in. (149.9 x 139.7 cm.)
 estimate
$3,000,000 – $4,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,114,500
   
Lot 59
Ed Ruscha (B. 1937)
Real Estate
oil on canvas
62 x 90 in. (157.5 x 228.6 cm.)
 estimate
$800,000 – $1,200,000
PRICE REALIZED $962,500
Lot 60
Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985)
Le Montreur d’agate
oil on canvas
32 x 25½ in. (81 x 65 cm.)
 estimate
$800,000 – $1,200,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,370,500
Lot 61
Hans Hofmann (1880-1966)
Terpsichore
oil on canvas
60 x 45½ in. (152.4 x 115.6 cm.)
 estimate
$2,000,000 – $3,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,106,500
Lot 62
Cy Twombly (1928-2011)
Untitled (Lexington, Virginia)
oil based house paint, lead pencil and colored pencil on canvas
74¼ x 98 in. (188.6 x 248.9 cm.)
 estimate
$5,000,000 – $7,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $5,234,500
   
Lot 63
Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)
Large Torso
bronze
36 x 31 x 26½ in. (91.4 x 78.7 x 67.3 cm.)
 estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,442,500
 Lot 64
Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)
Flowers, Mary’s Table
oil on canvas
80 x 70 in. (203.2 x 177.8 cm.)
 estimate
$8,000,000 – $12,000,000
UNSOLD
 
Lot 65
Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002)
Lo Profundo es el Aire XV
alabaster
32½ x 37¾ x 30¼ in. (82.5 x 95.9 x 76.4 cm.)
 estimate
$1,200,000 – $1,800,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,594,500
Lot 66
Sam Francis (1923-1994)
Tokyo
oil on canvas
76 x 156 in. (193 x 396.2 cm.)
 estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,442,500
Lot 67
Philip Guston (1913-1980)
Mercator
oil on canvas
68 x 72 in. (173 x 183 cm.)
 estimate
$3,000,000 – $5,000,000
UNSOLD
Lot 68
Hans Hofmann (1880-1966)
Otium cum Dignitate
oil on canvas
84 x 72 in. (213.4 x 182.9 cm.)
 estimate
$600,000 – $800,000
PRICE REALIZED $782,500
   
Lot 69
Morris Louis (1912-1962)
Hot Half
acrylic on resin on canvas
63 1/8 x 63 1/8 in. (160.3 x 160.3 cm.)
 estimate
$400,000 – $600,000
PRICE REALIZED $746,500
 Lot 70
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
The Flame
hanging mobile–painted sheet metal and wire
37 x 60 in. (94 x 152.4 cm.)
 estimate
$1,200,000 – $1,800,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,650,500
   
 Lot 71
Mark Rothko (1903-1970)
White Cloud
oil on canvas
66 3/8 x 62 7/8 in. (168.9 x 159.7 cm.)
 estimate
$18,000,000 – $25,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $18,562,500
 Lot 72
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
The Wave
signed with initials and dated ‘CA 66’ (on the tallest element)
stabile–painted sheet metal
104¼ x 97 x 74 in. (264.8 x 246.4 x 188 cm.) Executed in 1966.
Estimate $2,500,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,826,500
 
Lot 73
Joan Mitchell (1925-1992)
Bergerie
oil on canvas
118¼ x 78¾ in. (300.4 x 200 cm.)
 estimate
$4,000,000 – $6,000,000
WITHDRAWN
 
Lot 74
Adolph Gottlieb (1903-1974)
Black Emblems
oil on canvas
84 x 90 in. (213.4 x 228.6 cm.)
 estimate
$300,000 – $500,000
PRICE REALIZED $542,500
Lot 75
Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)
Untitled XI
oil on canvas
60¼ x 54 in. (153 x 137.2 cm.)
 estimate
$7,000,000 – $9,000,000
PRICE REALIZED $7,362,500
 
Lot 76
John Chamberlain (b. 1927)
Gramm
welded and painted chromium-plated steel on board in artist frame
12¾ x 12½ x 7½ in. (32.4 x 31.8 x 19 cm.)
 estimate
$300,000 – $500,000
PRICE REALIZED $926,500
Lot 77
Wayne Thiebaud (b. 1920)
Sixteen Pies
pastel on paper
20 5/8 x 30 1/8 in. (52.4 x 76.5 cm.)
 estimate
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
PRICE REALIZED
$1,650,500
   
Lot 78
Wayne Thiebaud (b. 1920)
Delta Water
acrylic on canvas
48 x 72 in. (121.9 x 182.9 cm.)
 estimate
$2,800,000 – $3,500,000
PRICE REALIZED
$2,994,500
 
 Lot 79
Joseph Cornell (1903-1972)
Hôtel de la mer
wood box construction–gouache, watch springs, cork ball, wood, glass, printed paper strips, postage stamp, metal and printed paper collage
16½ x 11 x 4 5/8 in. (41.9 x 27.9 x 11.7 cm.)
 estimate
$800,000 – $1,200,000
UNSOLD
   
 Lot 80
Arshile Gorky (1904-1948)
Untitled
graphite and gouache on paper
image: 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5 cm.)
sheet: 17 7/8 x 12 in. (45.4 x 30.5 cm.)
 estimate
$600,000 – $800,000
PRICE REALIZED
$902,500
Lot 81
Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993)
The Green Huntsman
oil on canvas
42¾ x 69½ in. (108.6 x 176.5 cm.)
 estimate
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
UNSOLD
 
Lot 82
Damien Hirst (b. 1965)
Strontium 500
household gloss paint and fluorescent paint on canvas
76 x 60 in. (193 x 153 cm.)
 estimate
$1,000,000 – $1,500,000
PRICE REALIZED
$1,202,500
 Lot 83
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Liza
synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas
14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm.)
 estimate
$800,000 – $1,200,000
PRICE REALIZED
$902,500
   
Lot 84
Martial Raysse (b. 1936)
Raysseland
construction on canvas: printed paper collage, flocking, wood, oil, light bulb and electric wiring
76¾ x 51 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (195 x 130 x 10 cm.)
 estimate
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
PRICE REALIZED
$1,762,500
 Lot 85
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Self-Portrait
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
22½ x 22½ in. (57.2 x 57.2 cm.)
 estimate
$2,800,000 – $3,800,000
PRICE REALIZED
$3,106,500
Lot 86
CINDY SHERMAN (B. 1954)
Untitled
gelatin silver print
30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.)
 estimate
$300,000 – $500,000
PRICE REALIZED
$278,500
Lot 87
Ed Ruscha
Rehab Pump Doctors
acrylic on canvas
76 3/8 x 72 in. (193.5 x 189.2 cm.)
 estimate
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
UNSOLD
 
Lot 88
John Chamberlain (b. 1927)
Now Morton Ever: Dedicated to Morton Feldman
painted and chromium-plated steel
57 x 80 x 36¾ in. (144.8 x 203.2 x 93.4 cm.)
 estimate
$600,000 – $800,000
PRICE REALIZED
$746,500
 
Lot 89
Agnes Martin (1912-2004)
Untitled #11
acrylic and graphite on canvas
60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm.)
 estimate
$1,000,000 – $1,500,000
PRICE REALIZED
$1,082,500
 
Lot 90
Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945)
Urd, Werdandi, Skuld
oil, emulsion, shellac, lead, wire, clay dust and oil stick on canvas
76 x 131 x 2½ in. (193 x 332.7 x 6.4 cm.)
 estimate
$800,000 – $1,200,000
PRICE REALIZED
$1,258,500
Lot 91
Bruce Nauman (b. 1941)
Good Boy Bad Boy
video tape installation–Part I: Male, Tucker Smallwood, 60 Minutes, Part II: Female, Joan Lancaster, 52 Minutes–two video tapes
dimensions variable
 estimate
$200,000 – $300,000
PRICE REALIZED
 $386,500
 
Lot 92
Anish Kapoor (b. 1954)
Untitled
stainless steel
63 x 63 x 14 in. (160 x 160 x 35.6 cm.)
 estimate
$800,000 – $1,200,000
PRICE REALIZED
$962,500

 

 

 

 

 

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SOTHEBY’S
NYC,  novembre 2011

 

 
LOT 1
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
DOLLAR SIGN
signed and dated 1982 on the overlap
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
10 x 8 in. 25.1 x 20.3 cm.
ESTIMATE 250,000-350,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
698,500 USD
LOT 2
RICHARD PRINCE
B.1949
TWO LIONS (AGAIN)
signed, titled and dated 2007 on the reverse of the left panel
acrylic and collage on canvas in two parts
80 x 120 in. 203.2 x 304.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 500,000-700,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
818,500
LOT 3
FROM THE COLLECTION OF TOM FORD
DAMIEN HIRST
B. 1965
HIGH WINDOWS (HAPPY LIFE)
signed, titled and dated 2006 on the reverse
butterflies and household gloss on canvas
Diameter: 96 in. 243.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,000,000-1,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
1,370,500
LOT 4
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT WEST COAST COLLECTOR
DAVID HAMMONS
B. 1943
UNTITLED
signed and dated 96 on the reverse
African masks, mirror and wire
56 x 9 x 27 1/2 in. 142.2 x 22.9 x 69.9 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,500,000-2,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
2,266,500
 
LOT 5
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MARCEL BRIENT, PARIS
CINDY SHERMAN
B. 1954
UNTITLED #282
color photograph
90 x 60 in. 228.6 x 152.4 cm.
Executed in 1993, this work is number one from an edition of six.
ESTIMATE 700,000-900,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
818,500
LOT 6
JEFF KOONS
B.1955
I ASSUME YOU DRINK MARTELL
oil inks on canvas
45 7/8 x 59 5/8 in. 116.5 x 151.6 cm.
Executed in 1986, this work is the artist’s proof from an edition of two plus one artist’s
proof.
ESTIMATE 600,000-800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 722,500
LOT 7
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MARCEL BRIENT, PARIS
CADY NOLAND
B.1956
OOZEWALD
silkscreen ink on aluminum plate and two
72 x 36 x 7 in. 182.9 x 91.4 x 17.8 cm.
Executed in 1989, this work is number one from an edition of four plus one artist’s proof.
ESTIMATE 2,000,000-3,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
6,578,500
LOT 8
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE NEW YORK COLLECTION
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
MICKEY MOUSE (MYTH SERIES)
signed and dated 81 on the overlap
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
60 by 60 in. 152.4 by 152.4 cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000,000-5,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
3,442,500 
 
LOT 9
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED COLLECTOR
CADY NOLAND
B.1956
BLOODY MESS
carpet, rubber mats, wire basket, headlamp, shock absorber, handcuffs, beer cans,
headlight bulbs, chains and police equipment
dimensions variable
Executed in 1988.
ESTIMATE 400,000-600,000 USD

PRICE REALIZED
422,500
LOT 10
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION
PETER DOIG
B.1959
GRASSHOPPER
signed, titled and dated March/April/May 1990 on the reverse
oil on canvas
78 3/4 x 98 1/2 in. 200 x 250 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,200,000-1,800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,426,500
   
LOT 11
SOLD BY THE CITY OF DENVER, TO BENEFIT THE CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
CLYFFORD STILL
1904 – 1980
1949-A-NO . 1
signed and dated Clyfford 49; signed and titled 1949-A twice on the reverse
oil on canvas
93 x 79 in. 236.2 x 200.7 cm.
ESTIMATE 25,000,000-35,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
61,682,500
LOT 12
SOLD BY THE CITY OF DENVER, TO BENEFIT THE CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
CLYFFORD STILL
1904 – 1980
1947-Y-NO. 2
signed, dated 1947 and inscribed #2 San Francisco on the reverse
oil on canvas
69 1/2 x 59 in. 176.5 x 149.9 cm.
ESTIMATE 15,000,000-20,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 31,442,500
 
LOT 13
SOLD BY THE CITY OF DENVER, TO BENEFIT THE CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
CLYFFORD STILL
1904 – 1980
PH-1033
signed and dated Clyfford 11-29-76; signed on the reverse
oil on canvas
93 1/2 x 83 in. 237.5 x 210.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 10,000,000-15,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
19,682,500
LOT 14
SOLD BY THE CITY OF DENVER, TO BENEFIT THE CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
CLYFFORD STILL
1904 – 1980
PH-351
signed and dated Clyfford 40 1940; signed, dated 1940 and inscribed Painted Pullman on
the reverse
oil on canvas
41 x 37 1/2 in. 104.1 x 95.3 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,000,000-1,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,258,500
 
LOT 15
PROPERTY OF MRS. HOWARD HEAD
ALEXANDER CALDER
1898 – 1976
PLUTÔT BLANC
signed with the artist’s monogram and dated 72
painted metal and wire hanging mobile
56 x 65 x 22 in. 142.2 x 165 x 55.9 cm.
Executed in 1972, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New
York, under application number A05322.
ESTIMATE 750,000-950,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,706,500
LOT 16
PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
FRANCIS BACON
1909 – 1992
THREE STUDIES FOR A SELF-PORTRAIT
titled and dated 1967 on the reverse of the right panel
oil on canvas in three parts
Each panel: 14 x 12 in. 36 x 30 cm.
ESTIMATE 15,000,000-20,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 19,682,500
 
LOT 17
WILLEM DE KOONING
1904 – 1997
UNTITLED (WOMAN IN A FOREST)
signed
oil on paper mounted on masonite
29 x 34 in. 73.7 x 86.4 cm.
Executed circa 1963-1964.
ESTIMATE 2,000,000-3,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 3,050,500
LOT 18
PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED EAST COAST COLLECTION
WILLEM DE KOONING
1904 – 1997
CEDAR STREET
signed
oil, black ink and charcoal on paper mounted on board
22 5/8 x 30 1/4 in. 57.5 x 77 cm.
Executed circa 1956.
ESTIMATE 2,500,000-3,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 2,322,500
LOT 19
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION
JOAN MITCHELL
1925 – 1992
UNTITLED
signed
oil on canvas
95 1/2 x 78 1/2 in. 242.6 x 199.4 cm.
Painted circa 1960.
ESTIMATE 4,000,000-6,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 9,322,500
LOT 20
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN
B.1927
BLUE FLUSHING
painted and chromium plated steel
59 x 63 x 27 in. 149.9 x 160 x 68.6 cm.
Executed in 1975, this sculpture was originally titled Walking Blue.
ESTIMATE 1,500,000-2,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,538,500
 
LOT 21
CY TWOMBLY
1928-2011
VENERE FRANCHETTI
signed, titled and dated 1963
oil paint, lead pencil on canvas
55 1/8 x 78 3/4 in. 140 x 200 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,800,000-2,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,762,500
LOT 22
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
THE LAST SUPPER
stamp signed and inscribed with authentication by Frederick Hughes in 1986 on the overlap
synthetic polymer paint silkcreened on canvas
40 x 40 in. 101.6 x 101.6 cm.
Executed in 1986, this work is stamped by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts,
and numbered PA70.013 on the overlap.
ESTIMATE 5,500,000-7,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 6,522,500
   
LOT 23
MARK ROTHKO
1903 – 1970
UNTITLED (PLUM AND DARK BROWN)
signed and dated 1964 on the reverse
oil on canvas
93 1/8 x 76 in. 236.5 x 193 cm.
ESTIMATE 8,000,000-12,000,000 USD
UNSOLD
LOT 24
MASTERPIECES OF MINIMALISM FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
ELLSWORTH KELLY
B.1923
CHATHAM X: BLACK RED
signed with initials and numbered 461A on the stretcher
oil on canvas
108 x 95 3/4 in. 274.3 x 243.2 cm.
Painted in 1971.
ESTIMATE 4,000,000-6,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 4,282,500
 
LOT 25
MASTERPIECES OF MINIMALISM FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
DONALD JUDD
1928 – 1994
UNTITLED (DSS 155)
red fluorescent Plexiglas and stainless steel
33 x 68 x 48 in. 84 x 172.7 x 122 cm.
Executed in 1968, the form of this object was first used in DSS 128.
ESTIMATE 5,000,000-7,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 4,674,500
LOT 26
MASTERPIECES OF MINIMALISM FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
CARL ANDRE
B. 1935
PYRE (ELEMENT SERIES)
8-unit stack of Western red cedar timbers, 4 tiers of two timbers each alternating
Each: 12 x 12 x 36 in. Overall: 48 x 36 x 36 in. Each: 30.5 x 30.5 x 91.4 cm. Overall: 121.9 x
91.4 x 91.4 cm.
Conceived in 1960 and executed in 1971, this work is accompanied by a certificate signed,
titled and dated New York 1960 (proposed)/Minneapolis 1971 (Made).
ESTIMATE 2,000,000-3,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,762,500
   
LOT 27
MASTERPIECES OF MINIMALISM FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
DONALD JUDD
1928-1994
UNTITLED
galvanized iron and red lacquered aluminum
30 x 141 x 30 in. 76.2 x 358.1 x 76.2 cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000,000-5,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 2,770,500
LOT 28
MASTERPIECES OF MINIMALISM FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
RICHARD TUTTLE
B.1941
YELLOW
signed, titled and dated 1965 on the reverse
acrylic on wood
32 x 29 1/2 in. 81.3 x 74.9 cm.
ESTIMATE 600,000-800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,022,500
   
LOT 29
MASTERPIECES OF MINIMALISM FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
DAN FLAVIN
1933 – 1996
FOUR RED HORIZONTALS (TO SONJA)
red fluorescent light
Width: 96 in. 244 cm.
Executed in 1963, this work is number three from an edition of five of which only three were
fabricated, and is accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist.
ESTIMATE 1,000,000-1,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,706,500
LOT 30
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
ABSTRAKTES BILD
signed, dated 1988 and numbered 679-1 on the reverse
oil on canvas
48 x 40 in. 122 x 102 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,800,000-2,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 4,674,500
 
LOT 31
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
ABSTRAKTES BILD
signed, dated 1992 and numbered 769-2 on the reverse
oil on canvas
78 3/4 x 63 in. 200 x 160 cm.
ESTIMATE 5,500,000-7,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 14,082,500
LOT 32
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
RAIN (2)
signed, dated 1988 and numbered 676-2 on the reverse
oil on canvas
26 1/2 x 36 in. 67.4 x 91.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 700,000-900,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
3,218,500 
 
LOT 33
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
ABSTRAKTES BILD
signed, dated 1997 and numbered 849-3 on the reverse
oil on canvas
102 3/8 x 133 7/8 in. 260 x 340 cm.
ESTIMATE 9,000,000-12,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 20,802,500
LOT 34
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
GUDRUN
signed, titled, dated 1987, and numbered 633 on the reverse
oil on canvas
98 1/2 x 98 1/2 in. 250 x 250 cm.
ESTIMATE 5,500,000-7,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 18,002,500
 
LOT 35
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
ABSTRAKTES BILD
signed, dated 1990 and numbered 720-3 on the reverse
oil on canvas
48 x 40 1/8 in. 122 x 102 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,800,000-2,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 6,354,500
LOT 36
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
MÖHRE
signed, dated 1984 and numbered 558/2 on the reverse
Oil on canvas
78 1/2 x 63 in. 200 x 160 cm.
ESTIMATE 2,500,000-3,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 6,242,500


 
LOT 37
GERHARD RICHTER
B.1932
UNTITLED
signed and dated 23.09.1985
oil on paper
22 x 34 in. 56 x 86.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 200,000-300,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 902,500
LOT 38
ABSTRACTION – FIGURATION A PRIVATE COLLECTION
SIGMAR POLKE
1941-2010
UNTITLED
signed and dated 1999; signed and dated 1999 on the reverse
acrylic and spray paint on paper
78 3/4 x 58 7/8 in. 200 x 149.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 250,000-350,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 2,154,500
LOT 39
ABSTRACTION – FIGURATION A PRIVATE COLLECTION
LEE KRASNER
1908 – 1984
FOREST
signed and dated 1955
oil on canvas and collage on board
50 x 20 in. 127 x 50.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 800,000-1,000,000 USD
UNSOLD
LOT 40
ABSTRACTION – FIGURATION A PRIVATE COLLECTION
FRANCIS BACON
1909 – 1992
CORNER OF THE STUDIO
signed and dated 34
pen, ink and wash on paper
20 3/4 x 15 5/8 in. 52.7 x 39.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 150,000-200,000 USD
UNSOLD
 
LOT 42
DAVID SMITH
1906 – 1965
AGRICOLA XII
inscribed with signature, titled and dated 1952 on plate welded to sculpture; inscribed with
signature and dated 11/4/52 on base plane
steel
32 x 23 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. 81.3 x 60.6 x 11.7 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,200,000-1,600,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
1,426,500
LOT 43
FRANCIS BACON
1909 – 1992
STUDY FOR PORTRAIT
signed, titled and dated 1979 on the reverse
oil on canvas
14 x 12 in. 35.6 x 35.6 cm.
ESTIMATE 2,500,000-3,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 4,394,500
LOT 44
AGNES MARTIN
1912 – 2004
SPRING
signed, titled and dated 65 on the reverse
oil and pencil on canvas
12 x 12 in. 30.5 x 30.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,000,000-1,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,142,500
 
LOT 45
LEE BONTECOU
B.1931
UNTITLED
welded steel and canvas
31 x 32 x 15 in. 78.7 x 81.3 x 38.1 cm.
Executed in 1960.
ESTIMATE 500,000-700,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 572,500
LOT 46
ALEXANDER CALDER
1898 – 1976
DISCOS REDONDOS
signed on the largest element
painted metal standing mobile
96 x 196 x 42 in. 243.8 x 497.6 x 106.5 cm.
Executed in 1955, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New
York, under application number A01783.
ESTIMATE 3,000,000-4,000,000 USD

PRICE REALIZED
 4,562,500
 
LOT 47
PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE SWISS COLLECTOR
FRANCIS BACON
1909 – 1992
ELEPHANT FORDING A RIVER
oil on canvas
78 x 54 in. 198 x 137 cm.
Painted in 1952.
ESTIMATE 4,000,000-6,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 5,682,500
LOT 48
YVES KLEIN
1928 – 1962
SE 206, ROSE
signed and dated 59
pink pigments on sponge, metal rod and green quartz base
Height: 15 in. (including base) Height: 38.1 cm. (including base)
ESTIMATE 600,000-800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 722,500
 
LOT 49
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
MIRIAM DAVIDSON
spray paint and silkcreen ink on canvas in 20 parts
80 1/4 x 80 1/4 in. 203.8 x 203.8 cm.
Executed in 1965.
ESTIMATE 4,000,000-6,000,000 USD
UNSOLD
LOT 50
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE FRENCH COLLECTION
MARTIAL RAYSSE
B.1936
UNTITLED
oil and photograph collage on canvas
68 x 46 5/8 in. 172.7 x 118.5 cm.
Executed in 1964, this work is registered in the Martial Raysse Archives Inventory.
ESTIMATE 2,000,000-3,000,000 USD
UNSOLD
LOT 51
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
THREE JACKIES
each signed and dated 64 on the overlap
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas in three parts
each: 20 x 16 in. each: 50.8 x 40.6 cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000,000-4,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
2,882,500
LOT 52
ED RUSCHA
B.1937
NOW
signed and dated 1990 on the reverse; signed, titled and dated 1990 on the stretcher
acrylic on canvas
36 x 42 in. 91.4 x 106.7 cm.
ESTIMATE 800,000-1,200,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,314,500
 
LOT 53
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
DIAMOND DUST SHOES
acrylic, silkscreen ink and diamond dust on canvas
90 x 70 in. 228.6 x 177.8 cm.
Executed in 1980, this work is stamped by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
and numbered PA70.013 on the overlap.
ESTIMATE 1,800,000-2,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
2,098,500
LOT 54
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
DOLLAR SIGN
signed and dated 1981 on the overlap
acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
90 1/8 x 70 in. 229 x 178 cm.
ESTIMATE 3,500,000-4,500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 3,610,500
LOT 55
ED RUSCHA
B.1937
AMPHETAMINES, MARBLE
signed and dated 1969 on the reverse; signed, titled and dated 1969 on the stretcher
oil on canvas
20 x 24 in. 50.8 x 61 cm.
ESTIMATE 800,000-1,200,000 USD
UNSOLD
LOT 56
ANDY WARHOL
1928 – 1987
ADS: BLACKGLAMA, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (JAMES DEAN), VOLKSWAGEN, LIFE
SAVERS, CHANEL, THE NEW SPIRIT (DONALD DUCK), VAN HEUSEN, PARAMOUNT,
MOBIL, AND APPLE
signed and dated 85 on the overlap of each canvas
acrylic on silkscreen ink on canvas in 10 parts
Each: 22 x 22 in. 55.9 x 55.9 cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000,000-4,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED  3,610,500

 
LOT 57
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DODIE ROSEKRANS
KEITH HARING
1958 – 1990
UNTITLED
painted steel
240 x 118 x 78 3/4 in. 610 x 300 x 200 cm.
Executed in 1986, this work is unique.
ESTIMATE 1,000,000-1,500,000 USD

PRICE REALIZED
 1,762,500
LOT 58
ERIC FISCHL
B. 1948
THE BLACK SEA
signed, titled and dated 1986 on the reverse of each panel
oil on canvas
85 x 175 1/2 in. 215.9 x 445.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 2,000,000-3,000,000 USD
UNSOLD
 
LOT 59
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
1960 – 1988
RAPE OF ROMAN TORSOS
signed, titled and dated Oct 1982 on the reverse
acrylic, oilstick and paper collage on canvas
84 x 54 in. 213.4 x 137.2 cm.
ESTIMATE 2,000,000-3,000,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
2,098,500
LOT 60
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN
B.1927
DISGUISE THE LIMIT
painted and chromium plated steel
92 x 52 x 49 in. 233.7 x 132.1 x 124.5 cm.
Executed in 1991.
ESTIMATE 800,000-1,200,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 866,500
 
LOT 61
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION
DAVID HOCKNEY
B.1937
WITH CONVERSATION
signed, inscribed Table with conversation and dated 1988 on the reverse
acrylic on two joined canvases
35 ¾ x 84 in. 91 x 213.4 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,400,000-1,800,000 USD
UNSOLD 
LOT 62
ANISH KAPOOR
B.1954
UNTITLED
alabaster
43 x 51 x 14 in. 109.2 x 129.5 x 35.6 cm.
Executed in 2010.
ESTIMATE 1,200,000-1,800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,202,500
 
LOT 63
ALBERT OEHLEN
B. 1954
EMBRACEABLE YOU
oil, enamel, and acrylic on canvas
94 1/2 x 78 3/4 in. 240 x 200 cm.
Executed in 1994.
ESTIMATE 350,000-450,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 698,500
LOT 64
JUAN MUÑOZ
1952 – 2001
THE WASTELAND
bronze, steel and linoleoum
dimensions variable to fit size of room of installation
Executed in 1987.
ESTIMATE 750,000-950,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
722,500
 
LOT 65
SELECTED PROPERTY FROM THE UBS ART COLLECTION
SAM FRANCIS
1923 – 1994
UNTITLED
signed and dated 58 on the reverse
watercolor on paper
26 1/2 x 40 in. 67.3 x 101.6 cm.
ESTIMATE 400,000-500,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED722,500
LOT 66
SELECTED PROPERTY FROM THE UBS ART COLLECTION
ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG
1925 – 2008
UNTITLED
signed and dated 1958 on the reverse
solvent transfer, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil and graphite on paper
23 x 29 in. 58.5 x 73.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,000,000-1,500,000 USD
UNSOLD
LOT 67
SELECTED PROPERTY FROM THE UBS ART COLLECTION
WILLEM DE KOONING
1904 – 1997
UNTITLED
signed; dedicated To Bernard and Becky…
pastel and charcoal on paper
Image size: 19 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. 48.9 x 61.6 cm. Sheet size: 22 x 30 in. 55.9 x 76.2 cm.
Executed circa 1950.
ESTIMATE 1,200,000-1,800,000 USD
UNSOLD
LOT 68
SELECTED PROPERTY FROM THE UBS ART COLLECTION
ELLSWORTH KELLY
B.1923
STUDY FOR TIGER
signed and dated 52; signed, numbered EK 52.84 and dated 1952 on the backing board
collage on paper
32 1/4 x 34 1/4 in. 81.9 x 87 cm.
Executed in 1952.
ESTIMATE 200,000-300,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
686,500
LOT 69
RICHARD DIEBENKORN
1922 – 1993
UNTITLED
signed with initials and dated 80
acrylic, gouache and charcoal on paper
38 x 27 in. 96.5 x 68.6 cm.
ESTIMATE 600,000-800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 1,142,500
LOT 70
BRICE MARDEN
B.1938
STELE DRAWING 9
signed
Kremer ink and Kremer white shellac ink on Rives BFK paper
14 7/8 x 9 in. 42.6 x 22.9 cm.
Executed in 2007 – 2008.
ESTIMATE 500,000-700,000 USD
UNSOLD
 
LOT 71
ARSHILE GORKY
1904 – 1948
STUDY FOR THE UNATTAINABLE
pencil and wax crayon on paper
24 x 18 in. 61 x 45.7 cm.
Executed in 1945.
ESTIMATE 600,000-800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 542,500
LOT 72
WILLEM DE KOONING
1904 – 1997
WOMAN IN A ROWBOAT
signed
charcoal on vellum
56 x 35 1/2 in. 142.2 x 90.2 cm.
Executed in 1964-65.
ESTIMATE 700,000-900,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 722,500
 
LOT 73
JACKSON POLLOCK
1912 – 1956
UNTITLED
signed and dated 51
enamel on paper
17 3/8 x 22 1/4 in. 44.1 x 56.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 800,000-1,200,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 962,500
LOT 74
FRANK STELLA
B.1936
THRUXTON 3X
wall relief – oil, oilstick, glitter and lacquer on etched magnesium
75 x 85 x 15 in. 190.5 x 215.9 x 38.1 cm.
Executed in 1982.
ESTIMATE 600,000-800,000 USD
PRICE REALIZED
 494,500
 
LOT 75
SOLD BY THE SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION TO BENEFIT FUTURE
ACQUISITIONS
JOSEF ALBERS
1888 – 1976
HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE: TWO GRAYS BETWEEN TWO YELLOWS
signed with artist’s initial and dated 60; signed, titled and dated 1960 on the reverse
oil on masonite
48 x 48 in. 121.9 x 121.9 cm.
ESTIMATE 500,000-700,000 USD
UNSOLD
 LOT 76
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION
ADOLPH GOTTLIEB
1903 – 1974
ROMAN THREE #2
signed, titled and dated 1963 on the reverse
oil on canvas
90 x 60 in. 228. x 152.4 cm.
ESTIMATE 900,000-1,200,000 USD
UNSOLD

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