- Christie's featured masterpieces by François Boucher in an exhibition celebrating European artistic heritage.
- Christie's hosted an auction featuring French art on February 22, 2013.
Christie's to Present Agnes Gund Collection of Contemporary Art
What happened
Christie's announced the presentation of The Collection of Agnes Gund, an offering spanning the post-war and contemporary era. The collection includes works by Cecily Brown, Glenn Ligon, Jim Nutt, Cindy Sherman, and Sarah Sze, among others. The works will be offered in the 21st Century Evening Sale on November 19 and the Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale on November 20.
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Why it matters
The offering is a significant presentation of high-value art, which can provide market price validation and liquidity for the featured artists. The proceeds generated by the collection are directed toward charitable purposes.
Christie's previously hosted an auction featuring French art in February 2013 and featured masterpieces by François Boucher in an exhibition celebrating European artistic heritage.
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Who's involved
- Christie'sAuction house presenting The Collection of Agnes Gund
- Cindy ShermanArtist whose works are included in the collection presentation
- Sarah SzeArtist whose works are included in the collection presentation
- Cecily BrownArtist whose works are included in the collection presentation
- Glenn LigonArtist whose works are included in the collection presentation
- Jim NuttArtist whose works are included in the collection presentation
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Sarah SzeSpeculative
Sarah Sze could experience market price validation and increased liquidity via the major auction sale.
- Jim NuttSpeculative
Jim Nutt might experience market price validation and increased liquidity through the major auction sale.
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The entities involved
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Christie's
art business and fine arts auction house
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Cindy Sherman
American photographer (born 1954)