christie's new york - first open - march 2013

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PETER DOIG (b. 1959)Colbourg 3 + 1 more

oil on paperPainted in 1995.

Estimate: $ 200,000-300,000

GERHARD RICHTER (b. 1932)Ohne Titel (9.4.86)

oil on paperPainted in 1986.

Estimate: $ 250,000-350,000

FIRST OPEN SALEOF POST-WAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART

8 March 2013

New York - Christies First Open Sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art in March will offer

an exciting selection of approximately 300 works. The sale is the perfect opportunity fornew and established collectors to discover emerging artists and explore lesser-known worksby established artists. Highlights of the sale include two important works on paper byGerhard Richter and Peter Doigunseen on the market for almost 20 years. First Openwill also present an important group of Abstract Expressionist works by Adolph GottliebRichard Pousette-Dart, Leon Polk Smith, Helen Frankenthaler and Michael Goldbergassembled over the years by a discerning private collector. All works will be exhibited beforethe auction at Christies Rockefeller Center Galleries from March 2-7 to coincide with theart fairs.

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KELTIE FERRIS (B. 1977)[!] [!] [?]

oil, acry lic, and sprayenamel on canvasExecuted in 2011

Estimate: $35,000-45,000

TWO MAJORS WORKS ON PAPER BY GERHARD RICHTER AND PETER DOIG

IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS

Gerhard Richters Ohne Titel (9.4.86), 1986 is among the most ambitious works on paperin Richters oeuvre in terms of both scale and execution. It possesses the same intenseenergy generally reserved for the artists major canvases. Constantly shifting and changingbefore our eyes, Ohne Titel (9.4.86)demonstrates Gerhard Richters skill as a painter, and

justifies his fame as one of the most famous living artists (estimate: $250,000-350,000). Itis one of the largest works on paper to come to auction by the artist.

Peter DoigsCobourg 3+1 more(1995) is related to the artists famous painting of the samename, now in the collection of Provinzial Rheinland Versicherung, Dsseldorf. Executed ayear after its first rendering, this master work borrows from the left side of Doigs previouscomposition, adapting the oil paint medium to paper instead of canvas to achieve a uniqueaesthetic. Cobourg 3+1 more (1995) captures in all its textural wonderment an absorbingwinter scene from Peter Doigs memories of Canada. This work was gifted to the currentowner by the artist in 1995, the year it was painted (estimate: $200,000-300,000).

Major works byprimary market rising stars Oscar Tuazon andKeltie Ferris will be presented for the first time at auction. Thesale will also offer small-scale and early works by JackGoldstein, El Anatsui, Lee Ufan and Thomas Houseago. Allfour artists enjoyed recent success at auctionart by Goldsteinand Anatsui sold for record-high prices last season, while LeeUfans work was sold for over a million in November. Also

included is Anatsuis Grandmas Cloth Series (estimate$30,000-40,000), First Open will coincide with the artists soloshow Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui,

at the Brooklyn Museum. First Open will also offer classicworks by celebrated contemporary artists like Marc QuinnAnselm Kiefer, Elizabeth Peyton and Andreas GurskyGurskys Atlanta is a characteristic photograph, with largeformat architecture in saturated color (estimate: $250,000-350,000).

MASTERS OF ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM: PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE

COLLECTION

Highlights of the First Open Sale include a selection of Abstract Expressionist painting andsculpture from a private collection, with works by Adolph Gottlieb, Richard Pousette-Dart, Leon Polk Smith, Theodoros Stamos, Mark Tobey, Helen Frankenthaler andMichael Goldberg.


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Assembled with a discerning eye and intimate knowledgeof one of the most important schools of the 20th century,this collection of intimately-scaled works pays homage tothe group of artists known as The Irascibles from theiconic photograph taken in 1950.

Property of a Private Collection captures the zeitgeist of

American Modernism, when artists united to change thecourse of American art history. Centered around astunning, gem-like Gottlieb (estimate: $80,000-120,000),this thoughtful collection also features works byimportant members of the New York School and ColorField movement.

CHRISTIES AND INTERVIEW MAGAZINE PARTY, FEATURING A SILENT AUCTION OF

WORKS FROM Y&S ARTISTS

Y&S is dedicated to the support of emerging and unrepresented artists.Founded and driven by a group of art enthusiasts, Y&S strives to give youngartists a platform on which an ever-broadening audience can celebrate theworks of their own generation. Y&S creates a bridge between young artistsand a young audience through group shows, lectures, studio visits andpublications. Saara Pritchard, head of First Open, has proposed an

exceptional partnership with Y&S. Christies is holding a special silent-auction at the FirstOpen preview selling twenty works by artists, all under 35 years old and unrepresented,chosen by of Y&Ss founders: Dylan Brant, Vivian Brodie, Tom Lee, Emilia Rinaldini and

Max Teicher. Some of these artists include Jack Greer, Mat Larkin, Dylan Lynch, AdamPayne, Samuel Stabler, Daniel Horowitz and Julian Wellisz. The proceeds will go directlyback to the artists and neither Christies nor Y&S will benefit from the sales of these works.

BKLYN:A CELEBRATION OF THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM (see separate press release).

Christie's is honored to offer 23 exceptional contemporary works, donated by the artists tobenefit the artistic activities of the Brooklyn Museum. Proceeds from the sale will supportthe museums dynamic program of special exhibitions, preservation and presentation of itsworld-renowned holdings, and its extensive public programs.

Viewing: 2-7 March 2013Auction: 8 March 2013 at 9amChristies New York, 20 Rockefeller Plaza

PRESS CONTACTS: Capucine Milliot(Christies) +1.347.403.1564 [email protected]

About Christies

Christies, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2011 that totaled 3.6 billion/$5.7 bil lion

Christies is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour

Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries

providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christies offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories,
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including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over

$100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis

on Post-War and Contemporary, Impressionist and Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Private sales totaled 502 million / $808.6m

in 2011, an increase of 44% on the previous year.

Christies has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New Y ork

Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zrich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christies has led the market with expanded

initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in

Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.

*Estimates do not include buyers premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyers premium and do not reflect costs, financingfees or application of buyers or sellers credits.

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