In the months preceding the May big-sale-impressionism modernism and contemporary art at major auction sites there is a lull. Collectors at this time usually go to fairs, such as the Armory Show, Art Paris, Art Tokyo, Art Brussels, Cige and so on. The March auction has traditionally attracted those who want to buy works of famous artists at an affordable price.

Phillips on March 19 marked the beginning of spring auction dedicated to sex . Tempt buyers could not all work: the new owners found 69%of lots (of 221). A significant part of the catalog photos were signed by such famous names as Jan Saudek (Jan Saudek), Spencer Tunick (Spencer Tunick), Nobuyoshi Araki (Nobuyoshi Araki), Vanessa Beecroft (Vanessa Beecroft), Nan Goldin (Nan Goldin), Joel-Peter Witkin (Joel-Peter Witkin) and Helmut Newton (Helmut Newton). These lots are often brought the sum in the region 1,5-5 thousand pounds.

most expensive work was the picture of British pop artist Allen Jones (Allen Jones) «soft walk" with the image of women's legs in green stockings. She bought for 300 thousand pounds in the upper Estima 80 thousand. Sculptural composition Jack Pierson (Jack Pierson) - dimensional letters, folding in the word SEX, - was bought for 59 thousand pounds, which is 27,4 thousand more than its previous auction results. At the tender was also represented by canvas French painter Philippe Pasqua (Philippe Pasqua), whose works will be exhibited this summer at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. Male nude, entitled "Kafi" brought 26 thousand pounds, but has not reached and the lower estimate. Naked girls Pasqua listed above: 12 February this year, his work "Mary" went to Phillips for 70 thousand pounds.

Phillips promises to organize thematic trades Sex every spring. The premiere sale has gone through a week with a little after Christie's and Sotheby's have opened a season in New York. Both auction giant made a bet on Andy Warhol (Andy Warhol) and will not lose. At Sotheby's on March 9 of his painting "Self" brought 420 thousand dollars in Estima 250-350 thousand. Two days later, at Christie's painting "Two Jackie" lasted for 446.5 thousand, more than 10 times exceeding the preliminary assessment (40-60 thousand). Unnamed track China Haringa (Keith Haring) also added to estimeytu toe - buyer to pay for it 221 thousand.

pleasant surprise as the sales results were outstanding photographs of the artist Cindy Sherman (Cindy Sherman). Her "Untitled frame number 63, went to Sotheby's for 180 thousand - twice the estimate. In 2001, this work has changed ownership at Christie's for 42 thousand. March 11 work "Untitled № 194", sold in 1994 for 10 thousand dollars, brought 98,5 thousand. At the same auction record price was set for the African-American creative artist Glenn Ligon (Glenn Ligon). His painting "Untitled (Hidden)" went for 314.5 thousand dollars. In addition, it is worth noting the excellent sales figure Yayoi Kusama Kuusamo Yayoi (Yayoi Kusama) «Recurring vision" (818.5 Thousands at Estima 100-150 thousand), which became the most expensive creation of Japanese artist. More information about Christie's auction can be found here .

In May appear at auction real heavyweights. A list of the top lots of the New York auction impressionists and modernists Sotheby's on May 5 lead canvas by Henri Matisse (Henri Matisse) «Bouquet to 14 July 1919 », estimated at 18-25 million dollars. A May 12 wealthy collectors will have the chance to buy a huge (2,7 to 2,7 meters) self-portrait of Andy Warhol, received estimeyt 10-15 million.

In Christie's will be even more impressive blockbuster - Pablo Picasso (Pablo Picasso) «Nude, green leaves and bust", which can bring more than 80 million. This work, along with the super-expensive creations Matisse and Giacometti (Alberto Giacometti), is included in collection Frances Lasker Brody ( Frances Lasker Brody) , which assessed the $ 150 million. Bidding will be held on May 4. Cover of the catalog is decorated with reproductions picture "Fertility" by Edvard Munch (Edvard Munch) , estimated at 25-35 million. May 11 Christie's will put works from the collection of the writer, screenwriter and director Michael Crichton (Michael Crichton) , and the important work of the French conceptualist Yves Klein (Yves Klein) c estimeytom 10 million.

Material prepare Villa Julia Maksimova, AI

Sources: artprice.com , artinvestment.ru