FAAM April Auctions, 2015

350 NW 29th St. Miami, FLORIDA 33127 Tel. (1) 305 573 4228 www.faamiami.com - [email protected]

FINE ART AUCTIONS MIAMI ANNOUNCES TWO MAJOR AUCTIONS THIS APRIL

Major Modern & Contemporary Art

Exceptional Jewels

MIAMI, FL – This April 2015, Fine Art Auctions Miami will host two major auctions: an “Exceptional

Jewels” auction on April 21st and a "Major Modern & Contemporary Art" auction on April 23rd.

The “Major Modern & Contemporary Art" auction will include important Latin American Art including

artworks by leading artists such as Roberto MATTA , Wifredo LAM, Carmelo ARDEN QUIN, Jesus

Rafael SOTO among many others. The auction is highlighted by masterpieces from Private Collection of

Modern and Impressionist Art with works by Raoul DUFY (Estimate: $500,000 - $700,000), Marc

CHAGALL (Estimate: $600,000 - $800,000), Moise KISLING (Estimate: $250,000 - $300,000),

Salvador DALI and Pablo PICASSO’s ceramics.

For the first time, FAAM will offer three stunning unexpected lots: Porsche Cars painted by Street Artists

during FAAM Urban & Street Art week. One of the cars being a 1995 Porsche 911-993 Carrera, one of

the most iconic Porsche car, has been painted by renowned Street Artists Chris Brown aka Konfuzed &

KAI (Estimate: $200,000 - $250,000).

Both auctions will reel in the most respected collectors in the industry.

“We’ve seen incredible growth in the Art world in Miami over the past years and are excited to hold again

our annual Spring auctions” says FAAM Founder and Director Frédéric Thut. “This year we’re looking

forward to auctioning the greatest pieces from our sellers’ collections”.

Major Modern & Contemporary Art auction highlights include:

- Lot 14. Wifredo LAM, Untitled, 1941, Mixed media on cardboard, 38.5 x 33.85 in. (Estimate:

$800,000 - $1,000,000)

- Lot 11. Marc CHAGALL, Les Mariés sous le baldaquin, 1966, Oil and gouache on canvas, 16.25

x 10.5 in. (Estimate: $600,000 - $800,000)


- Lot 10. Raoul DUFY, La Régate à Henley, Oil on canvas, 25 3/8 x 31 7/8 in. (Estimate: $500,000

- $700,000)

- Lot 54. Sam FRANCIS, Untitled (SF86-893), 1986, Acrylic and gouache on paper, 72.04 x 37 in.

(Estimate: $350,000 - $400,000)

- Lot 52. Josef ALBERS, Study for Homage to the Square, A61, Oil on aluminum, 19.88 x 19.88 in.

(Estimate: $300,000 - $400,000)

- Lot 12. Moise KISLING , Liliums, 1948, Oil on canvas, 28 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (Estimate: $250,000 -

$300,000)

- Lot 13. Roberto MATTA, Composition, 1957, Oil on canvas, 44.88 x 57.4 in. (Estimate:

$150,000- $200,000)

- Lot 51. Victor VASARELY, BIVONN-2, 1983, Acrylic on canvas, 23.62 x 34.25 in. (Estimate:

$80,000 - $100,000)

- Lot 1. GILBERT & GEORGE, Sex & Money (A London Picture) Mixed media, 89 x 74 in.

(Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000)

In February 2015, FAAM Urban & Street Art week gathered local and international street artists

including The London Police, C&R: Christian Volkman and Raphael Thierry, Federico Massa aka IENA

CRUZ, KAI, Chris Brown aka Konfuzed and local artists ABSTRK under one roof. Artists painted multiple

pieces throughout the five day Urban & Street Art Exhibit, which welcomed over 1,500 guests. Recording

artist and aspiring street artist, Chris Brown aka Konfuzed collaborated with KAI to create seven pieces

including the hoods of two vintage Porsches. The cars were included in the upcoming “Major Modern &

Contemporary Art” auction.

Porsche Cars:

- Lot 99. Chris BROWN aka KUNFUZED & KAI, 1995 Porsche 911-993 Carrera (3.6 Liter, 6 Speed,

Sunroof Coupe) (US Specification); (Estimate: $200,000 - $250,000)

- Lot 97. The London Police and Chris BROWN aka KUNFUZED & KAI 1991 Porsche 911-964

Carrera 2; (Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000)

- Lot 98. ABSTRKT, 1979 Porsche 930-911 Turbo; (Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000)

Traditionally, with classic cars for Men come Ladies best friends: Diamonds - and in this case magnificent

Jewelry from every area, starting in the 20’s to more Contemporary pieces. This impressive selection of

earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more will feature an extraordinary variety of colored and colorless

diamonds, rare gemstones, and signed jewels by the most important houses including Buccellati, Bulgari,

Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Pomellato as well as Contemporary designers.


On April 21st, FAAM will present its spring auction dedicated to over 100 pieces, which will be on public

view starting on April 16th until April 21st.

To celebrate this auction, FAAM has decided to host two very intimate Ladies Breakfasts around the

timeless pieces part of the sale. These events will include a presentation by the jewelry expert, Annabelle

Cukierman, also professor at the National Institute of Gemology in Paris, who will share her knowledge on

precious stones and diamonds.

April Auctions Schedule:

SPECIAL EVENTS:

● April 16 & April 17: Very intimate Ladies Breakfast (invite only) ● April 21 at 6 PM: Cocktail to celebrate both auctions

PREVIEWS:

● April 16-23 from 12-8PM open daily: Auction Previews

AUCTIONS:

April, 21 2015 - Exceptional Jewels Auction

● 7 PM, Design District at 80 NE 40th Street Miami FL 33137

April, 23 2015 - Major Modern & Contemporary Art Auction

● 6 PM, Design District at 80 NE 40th Street Miami FL 33137

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do

not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.


Major Modern & Contemporary Art Catalog

Exceptional Jewels Catalog

ABOUT FINE ART AUCTIONS MIAMI

Fine Art Auctions Miami (FAAM) seeks to enrich and energize the ever-growing fine art market in

Miami. As South Florida’s leading fine art auction house, FAAM provides the sale, acquisition and

valuation of artwork focusing on fine art, contemporary art and sculpture. Established by Frederic Thut in

2011, FAAM specializes in important Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary, Latin American and

Russian work with exceptional, informative presentation and dependable results. With offices around the

globe: Paris, New York and Miami - FAAM has captured the attention of distinguished collectors through

eight annual auctions. In 2013, FAAM’s auction results totaled $30million. This last December 2014,

FAAM’s auctions during Art Basel Miami generated over $5million.

Fine Art Auctions Miami is located at 350 NW 29th St, Miami, FL 33127; (305) 573-4228

www.faamiami.com

Media Contact

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