Featuring a dynamic collection of works, from Joan Mitchell to George Condo, the Contemporary Curated sale encapsulates the innovative ways artists have pushed the boundaries of art over the course of the last seventy years. Discover exceptional highlights by some of the most influential artists working from the 20th Century to this day.

Auction Highlights

Highlights from Contemporary Curated

A Visionary Eye: The Portman Family Collection

The Infinite Passion of Life: Works from the Italian Midcentury

Celebrating Joan Mitchell’s Centennial: Three Decades of Mitchell

Sotheby’s is thrilled to present a selection of works featured in the artist’s most significant exhibitions as part of our Contemporary Curated sale. Their rich exhibition history enhances their impact and underscores their lasting influence in the artist’s careers and art history.&nbsp;

We are delighted to be offering works that were exhibited in the artist’s seminal shows in our Contemporary Curated sale. The exhibition history participates in making these works

Seminal Shows

New York

AVP | Head of Contemporary Curated

Haleigh Stoddard 

Associate Specialist

Graham Ashby

Associate Specialist, Contemporary Art

Keith Lebel

Cataloguer, Contemporary Art

Eva Farrell

Caroline Yarbrough

Senior Vice President | Head of Latin American Art, Americas

Anna Di Stasi

Assistant Vice President | Specialist, Latin American Art

Emily Nice

Cataloguer, Latin American Art

Carola Reyes Benítez

Meet our Specialists

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 February sale selection will showcase trailblazing artists who define the postwar period such as Joan Mitchell, Jean Dubuffet, and Josef Albers, as well as innovative and established players in contemporary art, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, George Condo and Christopher Wool.

Contemporary Curated