Works by Henry Moore, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Arp, Germaine Richier and Marino Marini from the Finn family collection will feature at Sotheby’s Impressionist and Modern Art evening sale in New York on May 16. Together the five sculptures are estimated in excess of $17 million. This group is united further by the fact that each piece was conceived in the 1950s, during the period of turmoil and uncertainty following World War II.
The five exceptional modern sculptures were collected by David and Laura Finn. David Finn, co founder of pr firm Ruder Finn, is a celebrated sculpture photographer whose prolific work championed the art form. Through their collecting, they developed not only a staunch patronage but also enduring friendships with many artists – particularly Henry Moore. Mr. Finn photographed and published Moore’s sculptures over a number of decades, playing a vital role in expanding the artist’s audience internationally. Moore hand-selected Seated Woman (estimate $4/6 million) for the couple during a visit to his studio.
Henry Moore
Seated Woman
Conceived in 1956-1957 ($4-6 million)
Germaine Richier
Don Quichotte
Conceived in 1950-51 ($1.5-2.5 million)
Jean Arp
Torse de Pyrénées
Conceived in 1959 $1.5-2.5 million
Alberto Giacometti
Buste de Diego
Conceived circa 1957 ($10-15 million)