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Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Auction in October

artwork: Matthias Weischer - "Mobile", 2007 - Oil, charcoal, pastel and wax crayon on canvas - 110 x 170.2 cm. Included in Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction in London on 14 October 2011.


London.- The Christie’sPost-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction on 14 October 2011 will feature an exceptional range of works dating from the height of the Post-War period to the present day. Highlights of the sale include Gerhard Richter’s seminal photorealist work, Kerze (Candle); three masterpieces of British sculpture from Antony Gormley, Ron Mueck, and Damien Hirst; and major works by Richard Prince, Matthias Weischer, Martin Kippenberger, Juan Muñoz, and Miquel Barceló. Reflecting the vibrant, international flavour of London’s Frieze Week, the sale also features works by, Maurizio Cattelan, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Adriana Varejão, Maria Lassnig, Gilbert & George, Sigmar Polke, Glenn Brown, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, ZhangDaliand Antoni Tàpiesamongst many others