On 20 October, Christie’s will present the 7th edition of The Italian Sale in its historical salerooms in London. This annual auction will offer an exceptional selection of twentieth century Italian Art by the most renowned and internationally sought-after artists including Alberto Burri, Giorgio de Chirico, Lucio Fontana, Mario Merz and Pino Pascali. The sale is part of a series of exhibitions, events and auctions dedicated to Post-War and Contemporary art and 20th century Italian art which will take place at Christie’s London from 15 to 21 October 2008 during a week when the international art world will gather in London for a showcase of contemporary art exhibitions and events including The Frieze Art Fair.

Christie’s will present a series of exhibitions and auctions dedicated to Post-War and Contemporary art and 20th century Italian art from 15 to 21 October 2008, during a week when the international art world will gather in London for a showcase of contemporary art exhibitions and events including The Frieze Art Fair.

The auctions will take place at the newly refurbished salerooms at Christie’s, 8 King Street, St James’s, and are scheduled as follows:
Sunday 19 October at 4pm Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Monday 20 October at 7pm The Italian Sale
Tuesday 21 October at 10.00am and 2pm Post-War and Contemporary Art
The public exhibitions for the sales will take place as follows:
Post-War and Contemporary Art: 15 to 19 October 2008 at Christie’s South Kensington
The Italian Sale: 15 to 20 October 2008 at Christie’s King Street

Posted: 09|21|08 at 9:03 am. Filed under: UK News.