Collection of Max Palevsky at Christie's.
More information about the top lots collections, which will be presented in a series of auctions from October to December 2010
at Christie's auction will be exhibited art collection of one of the founders of modern computer industry by Max Palevsky. More than 250 works of art - from antiques to real masterpieces representatives of impressionism and modernism, as well as postwar and contemporary art. The lots will be offered for sale through a series of auctions, the first of which will be held in October 2010 in New York, with a total estimate of between 53 to 78 million dollars.
native of Chicago's Max Palevsky (1924-2010) was one of the pioneers of the computer industry and its achievements in this area continue to have significant influence on the development of science until now. After the Second World War, Max moved to New York, where he made a lasting impression exhibition of achievements of modern architecture, at the Museum of Modern Art. Received higher education in mathematics and engineering, Max was very fond of literature, particularly works of Balzac and Proust. In 1951 he left the post of professor of philosophy at the University of California in order to devote more time to study computer technology, which is being actively developed. "We understand that computers have not yet been established, can solve many problems." Max Palevsky, 1967.
At the dawn of his career, Palevsky has worked for companies such as Bendix and the Packard Bell Computer. In the early 1960's, he founded his company Scientific Data Systems, specializes in manufacturing small-sized computers (at that time, IBM has ignored this niche). In 1969, Xerox acquired Palevsky Scientific Data Systems for about $ 1 billion. Palevsky has also helped found a company Intel Corp, and then retired and became engaged cinema, and later - support the election of candidates from the Democratic Party, such as Sen. George McGovern, Robert Kennedy, Jimmy Carter and others. Among other things, Palevsky saved from bankruptcy by the magazine Rolling Stone. Subsequently, he began collecting art, decorating purchased works of his mansions in Beverly Hills and Palm Springs.
Marc Porter, president of the American branch of Christie's: «inquisitive intellect Max Palevsky and his passion for Philosophy and science have found a worthy reflection in the works collected in his collection. Most of the works, from the works of Fernand Leger, sing the era of mechanical engineering, and mobiles of Alexander Calder to the images of robot-like women in the works of Richard Lindner, characterized by a charming symmetry. All they keep the imprint of the unique genius of Max Palevsky ».
Works from the collections of Max Palevsky will be brought to the attention of collectors through a series of individual auctions, such as antique auctions, auctions in the categories of Art Impressionism and Modernism, Post-War and Contemporary Art, "Arts and crafts and design of the twentieth century", "Draw Graphics", "Japanese Art", "Art of Latin America", "American Sculpture" and "Contemporary Art of Great Britain" .
Being a big fan of the literary talent of Balzac, Max Palevsky once bought several bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin, he created a monument to the writer. This Section is headed by the work of "Balzac. The final essay, "and she will be on sale in the afternoon auction Christie's« The Art of Impressionism and Modernism, "which will be held on November 4.
In addition to works Leger, in evening auctions, "Impressionist and Modern Art" will also be presented "Still Life" brush Giorgio Morandi (estimate 0,7-1 million dollars) and Egon Schiele painting "Reclining Nude in black stockings" (1911) estimate: 1-1,5 million dollars.
Creativity by Frank Stella will be presented to the work of "Telluride" (1960-1961) relating to the series of copper paintings of the artist, most of whom today are in museums (estimate 4 -6,000,000 dollars). This is a rare and outstanding works, which attracted the Max Palevsky its symmetry.
Also at the evening auction "Post-War and Contemporary Art" will feature four works by Richard Lindner, including "West 48 th Street" (1964).
Among works from the collections of Max Palevsky, who will be on sale in the antique auction to be held on December 10 deserve special attention marble statue of Athena (estimate 200-300 thousand dollars), a Roman bust of Aphrodite in marble (estimate 150-250 thousand dollars) , and a marble Roman statue of draped female figures (estimate 250-350 thousand dollars). All of the above lots are dated I - II by centuries. Oe.
Auctions, within which will be put up for sale art collection of Max Palevsky:
Draw Graphics
October 26, 2010, 10:00 and 14:00
October 27, 2010, 10:00 and 14:00
evening auction "Art of Impressionism and Modernism »
November 3, 2010, 19:00
afternoon trading," The Art of Impressionism and Modernism »
Nov. 4 2010, 10:00
evening auction "Post-War and Contemporary Art»
November 10, 2010, 19:00
afternoon trading, "Post-War and Contemporary Art»
November 11, 2010, 10:00
Antiques
December 1, 2010, 10:00
Arts and crafts and design of the twentieth century
December 15, 2010, 10:00
Source : Press Release Christie's
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