The art collected here sported both familiar names and some unfamiliar, at least to me.
The styles and subject matter from some of the art world luminaries were often a surprise too.
There was a “painting” actually made of fabric that stilled my breath.
Picasso, Picabia, and Rodin were among the well-known artists represented.
Garish color splashed on one wall and dark metal shapes perched on a beam.
Drawings, the pencil marks reading off the sepia toned paper, are dwarfed by their frames. Alabaster marble is in one corner.
Where did they find this wealth of “Modern Discoveries” to gather for auction? Room upon room of works from private collections or the heir of a painter or sculptor all await your bid.
At Sotheby’s 1334 York Avenue through Thursday, February 2uth.
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