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For Immediate Release
19 August 2011
Contact: Capucine Milliot [email protected] tel +1 212 636 2680
SEASON OPENER
CHRISTIE’S NEW YORK TO KICK OFF THE FALL AUCTION
SEASON WITH THE FIRST OPEN POST-WAR ANDCONTEMPORARY ART SALE ON SEPTEMBER 21st
GERHARD RICHTER (b. 1932) Abstraktes Bild , 1997
Estimate: $350,000 – 450,000
New York — Christie’s is pleased to announce the Fall 2011 edition of First Open, a sale of Post-
War and Contemporary Art, on September 21, 2011. The auction will feature an international selection
of works by recognized post-war masters and today’s leading artists such as Gerhard Richter, Felix
Gonzalez-Torres and George Condo, with competitive estimates. The sale will offer a total of 337
lots with a wide range of price points to all collectors of the genre. First Open is expected to achieve
in the range of $10 million.
Sara Friedlander, Head of First Open, comments: “ First Open has become the ideal collecting opportunity
for both new and experienced buyers of Post-War and Contemporary Art — and this sale is exceptional for the
combination of high quality and international scope. The selection ranges from the U.S., France and Germany to Japan,
Iran, Mexico and beyond. We look forward to kicking off the fall season with this event that is always eagerly
anticipated, by seasoned collectors and those who are new to the market alike .”
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Leading the sale is a highly important example of the renowned abstract paintings executed by
Gerhard Richter (b. 1932) in the late 1990s. This Abstraktes Bild (oil on aludibond) painted in 1997
exhibits the dynamism, sensuousness and glorious color that are so highly coveted in this key series of
Richter’s work (Estimate: $350,000 – 450,000).
Other highlights of the sale include:
FELIX GONZALEZ-TORRES (1957-
1996)
Untitled, silver-plated brass, executed in 1995
Estimate: $200,000 – 300,000
The only permanent sculpture ever created
by this poet of the ephemeral, Untitled
evokes the joys of love, and the anguish of
its sudden loss, through a beguilingly simple
juxtaposition of two silver-coated brass
rings, mounted side-by-side. The present lotis number five in an edition of twelve.
BERNAR VENET (b. 1941)
209.5º Arc x 14, steel, executed in 2004
Estimate: $150,000 – 250,000
This classic example of the artist’s monumental outdoor sculptures
embodies Venet’s meticulous, intense effort to probe therelationships among art, architecture and landscape. The Palace of
Versailles has honored Venet by showcasing his art through
November 1, 2011.
GEORGE CONDO (b. 1957)
Dispersed Figures , oil on canvas, painted in 1998
Estimate: $100,000 – 150,000
Subject of a popular and critically acclaimed“conceptual survey” held in early 2011 at The New
Museum, George Condo channeled his virtuosity
and deep feeling for art history into a masterful,
neo-Surrealist style in Dispersed Figures, with its
exuberantly calligraphic draftsmanship and
knowing evocation of the early New York School.
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NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE (1930-2002)
Nana, yarn, lace, string, oil and adhesive on fabric with bronze base,
1965
Estimate: $60,000 – 80,000
The prolific and pathbreaking Niki de Saint Phalle reached a major
turning point in her career in 1965, when she created her first Nanas : archetypal figures that celebrate the joyful, colorful,
abundant and elemental nature of women’s existence. Christie’s is
proud to offer the work believed to be the first of the epoch-
making Nanas.
GEORGE MACIUNAS (1931-1978)
Fluxkit, vinyl attaché case and printed matter, executed in 1964-
1965Estimate: $60,000 – 80,000
Under the Fluxus label, George Maciunas used the postal service
to market a wide range of other artists’ works. Fluxkit is a
representative package of these objects, encompassing the best-
known forms in which Fluxus editions were issued: games,
journals, films, interactive boxes and graphic scores for events.
Under the Fluxus label, George Maciunas marketed through the
mail a wide range of objects made by other artists. The originator
of the idea of art in a box was Marcel Duchamp with his 'Boîte-
en-valise'. The 'Fluxkit', however, was conceived as a collective product rather than individual
museum.
Public Exhibition: September 17-20, 2011Christie’s Rockefeller Center Galleries
Auction: September 21, 2011, 10am and 2pm
About Christie’s
Christie’s, the world's leading art business had global auction and private sales in 2010 that totaled £3.3billion/$5.0 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service andexpertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatestauctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and thebeautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorativearts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million.Christie’s has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York,Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market withexpanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates,
with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
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