Works by Franz Kline, Jeff Koons, Clyfford Still and Gerard Richter are among a superb selection of 74 pieces from 1928 to the present day at Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary sale in New York on November 14. There is Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and contemporary masterpieces. The auction is expected to realise more $400 million. Christie’s say it is the strongest sale ever presented to the market. Here are just four of the works – more than enough to whet the appetite:
Gerhard Richter (b. 1932) Abstraktes Bild (779-2) ($12 – 18 million) © Christie’s Images Limited 2012 UPDATE: THIS MADE $15,314,500
Jeff Koons (b. 1955) Tulips (mirror-polished stainless steel with transparent color coating). Executed in 1995-2004. This work is one of five unique versions. ( $20-30 million). © Christie’s Images Limited 2012 UPDATE: THIS MADE $33,682,500
Franz Kline (1910-1962) Untitled Painted in 1957. ($20 – 30 million) © Christie’s Images Limited 2012 UPDATE: THIS MADE $40,402,500
Clyfford Still (1904-1980) PH-915 (No. 1, 1946) ($15 – 20 million) © Christie’s Images Limited 2012 UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD