At the auction will feature the works of postwar and contemporary artists: Gerhard Richter, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, George Condo, and other acknowledged masters of

George Condo
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September 21 in New York, Christie's will auction a series of Fall First Open - auction of postwar and contemporary art. Attention shoppers will feature the works of recognized masters and post-war leading contemporary artists such as Gerhard Richter (Gerhard Richter), Felix Gonzalez-Torres (Felix Gonzalez-Torres) and George Condo (George Condo). 337 lots directory available in a wide price range. It is expected that trading will bring First Open company about $ 10 million.

Fridlender Sara (Sara Friedlander), head of the First Open, said: "Bidding First Open - ideal opportunity to fill up a meeting for all collectors of postwar and contemporary art, both beginners and experienced. These auctions are exclusive to its combination of high quality work with a set of colorful international names. Selection includes works by artists from the USA, France, Germany, Japan, Iran, Mexico and other countries. We look forward to this event, opening the fall season and meet in the auction market with the same interest as avid collectors and novices ».

Top-lot auction will be abstract paintings, executed Gerhard Richter (b. 1932) in the late 1990s. "abstract painting" (aluminum board, oil) in 1997 (estimate 350-450 thousand dollars) - a vivid example of the dynamism, sensuality and great color, which so attracted collectors in the works Richter.

organizers pay attention to a number of lots:

Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1957-1996). Untitled. 1995 . Silver-plated copper. Estimate 200-300 thousand dollars. The only sculpture, created by this singer transience suggests about the joys of love and pain of sudden loss. The images are embodied by the two bonded together plated copper rings. Presented lot - the fifth of twelve copies of the cast.

Bernard Vienna (b. 1941). 209.5 º Arc x 14. 2004 . Steel. Estimate 150-250 thousand dollars . A classic example of monumental sculpture street artist reflects the persistent attempts to Vienna to investigate the relationship between art, architecture and nature. Prior to November 1 this year the exhibition is held at the prestigious Vienna venue - the Palace of Versailles.

George Condo (b. 1957) Vague outlines. 1998 . canvas. Estimate 100-150 thousand dollars. Earlier this year, the New York New Museum showed an exhibition of the Kondo created over thirty years of creativity. Exposition liked both critics and the public. virtuoso painting Kondo and his deep knowledge of the history of art together in masterful style neosyurrealisticheskom "vague contours", which refers to the manner and on the early images of New York School.

Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) Nana. 1965 . yarn, lace, braid, oil, glue on the fabric on a bronze base. Estimate 60-80 thousand dollars. A prolific author and a pioneer Niki de Saint Phalle has reached a turning point in his career in 1965, when the created the first sculpture, "Nana" - the mythological images that symbolize joy, lightness, abundance and natural feminine nature. Christie's puts up for sale the work that is considered the first in this series of sculptures of Saint- Fall.

Machunas George (1931-1978) Fluxkit. 1964-1965 . Vinyl carrying case and printed materials. Estimate 60-80 thousand dollars. Machunas George promoted a huge number of works by other artists who participated, along with the move Fluxus. Fluxkit - a set of objects in the suitcase (games, magazines, films, etc.) designed for self-construction works of art. The first idea of ​​a portable museum stated Marcel Duchamp (Marcel Duchamp) with as its object the Boîte-en-valise. However, a set of Fluxkit, unlike dyushanovskogo "suitcase" was conceived as a collective work.

Prepared Estrova Maria, AI

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