Post-War and Contemporary Art Auctions Oct 15-21
Published October 4th, 2008
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 Post-War and Contemporary Evening Sale on Sunday 19 October will highlight the week of sales and is expected to realise in excess of £57 million. Highlights include one of only two oil portraits of Francis Bacon (1909-1992) ever painted by Lucian Freud (b. 1922), one of the most important works by Lucio Fontana to be offered at auction and exceptional paintings by Francis Bacon, Richard Prince, Andy Warhol, Peter Doig, Gilbert and George and Gerhard Richter, amongst others.
