“Chara Schreyer was an indomitable force who not only built an unparalleled collection of convention-defying contemporary art, but also transformed her entire surroundings to showcase and live among the art that inspired her in a way that few collectors ever have.” - @elizzywebb, Sotheby’s Senior Specialist, Contemporary Art The culmination of decades of passionate collecting, the collection of Chara Schreyer will be offered at Sotheby’s beginning this November in the Contemporary Evening Auction, with further sales to continue through 2024. Among the artists that form the core of the collection are Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha, Robert Gober, Eva Hesse, Joseph Beuys, as well as Georgia O’Keeffe, Louise Bourgeois, Lee Bontecou, Amy Sillman and Jacqueline Humphries. Discover more in our link in bio. #SothebysContemporary

Emily Fisher Landau bought Pablo Picasso’s 1932 masterpiece ‘Femme à la montre’ right at the start of her collecting journey. A major acquisition and a bold move for a new collector, she bought it on the spot—and the masterpiece has remained the keystone of her collection for more than five decades, hanging above the mantle in her New York home. Depicting Marie-Thérèse Walter, the artist’s ‘golden muse’ and the subject of many of his most accomplished portraits, ‘Femme à la montre’ dates from 1932, a year of such importance that an entire museum exhibition was dedicated to it at the Tate Modern in 2018. Don’t miss your chance to view this incredible Picasso and other masterworks from the collection in a special public exhibition today through 15 September at #SothebysNewYork before they begin their world tour ahead of the era-defining auctions this November. #SothebysModern #PabloPicasso

Discs known as 'bi' symbolized Heaven Tiān, an ancient term that is one of the key concepts in Chinese philosophy. This spectacularly massive jade bi and its magnificent bronze stand would have once stood outside an important hall in the Forbidden City. In fact, the only known counterpart of the exact same style and size—and even cut from the same stone—currently stands in the central axis facing the Yangxindian. These are the two largest bi discs in the world, powerfully representing Heaven and imperial authority. Starring in “Heaven and Earth: The Collection of an Aesthete, Part 1”, the jade bi disc heads to auction on 9 October. Find out more about the collection at the link in bio. #ChineseArt

"The symbols gradually take form, and the background becomes a space... My painting is animated and comes alive." - Zao Wou-Ki An exceptional work from Zao Wou-Ki's Oracle Bone period, 'Sous un grand arbre d'été - 05.07.54' is a pivotal testament to Zao's transformation from a figurative painter to an abstract artist. Featured in Zao's 2003 solo exhibition at Paris' Jeu de Paume, the work seamlessly fuses the expressive power of Western oil painting with ancient forms of Chinese writing such as oracle-bones and bronzeware scripts. Swipe to see Zao Wou-Ki alongside the former French Minister of Culture Jean-Jacques Aillagon in front of 'Sous un grand arbre d'été - 05.07.54'. This iconic work stars in the Modern Evening Auction at #SothebysHongKong on 5 October. Find out more at link in bio. #ModernArt #ZaoWouKi

Through fluidly layered, vibrant blue and green hues, #ZhangDaqian delivers a powerful visual experience in 'Verdant Mountains of Summer Spirit'. Look closer and you'll find pavilions, ancient temples, and meandering streams hidden within the lush emerald palette of this 1968 abstract work. Alongside this masterpiece from one of the most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century, #SothebysHongKong is set to unveil more than 230 modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy in our Fine Chinese Paintings live auction on 8 October. Discover more at the link in bio. #ChineseArt

Tenmoku (tianmu) bowls have been used in Japan since medieval times for zen meditation in temples and aristocratic homes. A very rare example from the Song dynasty (960-1279), this tea bowl is decorated with an exquisite dappled black glaze and striking iridescent 'oil spot' markings. Swipe through to take a closer look. The large heirloom will be featured in the most beautiful line up of heirloom Tenmoku bowls ever to come to market. The "Karamono: Heirlooms of Chinese Art from Medieval Japan" live auction will take place at #SothebysHongKong on 9 October. Read more at the link in bio.

A lifelong student of art, Chara Schreyer established herself as one of the most consequential collectors and patrons of post-war and contemporary art in the 21st century. Her rigorous, fearless collection defies simple classification and features seminal works from the artists who would define the leading art movements of the time, from Conceptualism to Minimalism and beyond. In addition to her legacy as a celebrated collector, Schreyer also distinguished herself as an unfailing benefactor to leading museums and institutions in her home state of California. Schreyer not only lived among her art, but also hosted hundreds of private tours for university student groups, cultural associations, and museum boards, among others, to share stories about the art and artists that were so dear to her, always believing in the power of art education to inspire and the responsibility of collectors to make their collections accessible. Discover the expertly curated collection coming to #SothebysNewYork beginning this November in our link in bio. #SothebysContemporary

“Always on the hunt for art to speak to the architectural characteristics of my houses, and houses that speak to the art historical characteristics of the art.” - Chara Schreyer “This is home as gallery” is an oft-repeated phrase in the book ART HOUSE, which memorializes the longtime creative partnership between art patron and philanthropist Chara Schreyer and designer Gary Hutton, is a definitive volume for collectors of contemporary art as it perfectly captures Schreyer’s dedicated vision as a collector and ethos of collecting art to experience it personally. Hundreds of works from Schreyer’s celebrated personal collection, each carefully curated and exhibited in her custom-designed California homes, are coming to #SothebysNewYork this November in the Contemporary Evening Auction. Discover more in our link in bio. #SothebysContemporary

The ultimate wine collection is coming to Sotheby’s. Assembled over some forty years with care, connoisseurship and a keen palate, the wines come from the revered cellars of Pierre Chen, epicurean and aesthete in equal measure, whose collections of both wine and art rank among the greatest in the world. Starting this autumn, in a series of five dedicated auctions in leading locations around the world, Sotheby’s will offer 25,000 bottles from Chen’s legendary collection estimated to realize up to $50m—making it by far the largest and most valuable ever to come to the market. ‘The Epicurean’s Atlas’ will begin at #SothebysHongKong at the end of November as a three-day-long festival where mouthwatering dishes (prepared by some of the world’s greatest chefs!) will be married with exceptional wines in special, open-to-all tasting experiences. Further sales and special events will follow in Paris, Burgundy, New York and London, before returning to Hong Kong in autumn 2024. More details to follow. #SothebysWine

RM Sotheby’s is excited to announce its partnership with the Wynn Las Vegas in hosting the Official Auction of @f1lasvegas on Friday, November 17. Held during one of the most highly anticipated race weekends of 2023, this must-attend auction will feature the world’s ultimate luxuries—the finest of watches, game-worn sports memorabilia, and exquisite must-own cars, including an iconic Formula 1 race car—centered on stage at the Wynn’s immersive Awakening Theatre. Contact us to consign your vehicle for this exclusive event. Space is limited. ⁣ #RMLasVegas #RMSothebys⁣ #WynnLasVegas #LasVegasGP #F1⁣ #RaceWeekatWynn #OnlyatWynn

Up, up and away! A witty and larger than life depiction of Superman—one of the most ubiquitous and beloved figures of American popular culture—Jean Michel Basquiat’s ‘Action Comics One’ is a consummate example of the artist’s distinctive style. The title ‘Action Comics One’ directly references Action Comics #1, widely considered to be the first publication of the superhero genre for introducing the character of “Superman.” Basquiat’s affinity for comic books and cartoons dates to his early childhood. Between 1983 and 1987, Basquiat revisited this childhood fascination in a highly limited series of nine known superhero works featuring popular figures like Thor, Batman, The Flash and, of course, Superman. Characteristic of Basquiat’s most formidable paintings, ‘Action Comics One’ extends over five feet in either direction. Its surface highly worked and layered in punchy shades of teal, scarlet, yellow and emerald, there is also a nuanced probe into notions of race, class, identity and mortality baked into the microcosm of children’s cartoons. Executed in 1983, the work has remained in the same private collection for over three decades. Now, it heads to auction this November in our Contemporary Evening Auction at #SothebysNewYork. Stay tuned for more. #SothebysContemporary #JeanMichelBasquiat #Superman

Reminding us of youthful optimism and long forgotten feelings, Yoshitomo Nara’s ‘Frog’ from 1998 was completed near the end of his extended stay in Germany, as his singular visual style solidified. Acquired in 2001, ‘Frog’ joined the esteemed collection of A.G. Rosen. “As the collection grew,” writes gallerist and friend Geoffrey Young, “artists new on the scene would be added to the major, minor and as-yet completely unknown artists already in the collection. With no goal to reach (the collection was open ended, with no aesthetic constraints hampering desire), the only motivating force was the pleasure of the hunt and the love of art.” Read more in our link in bio and discover over 120 works from Rosen’s collection in a dedicated online auction, closing 29 September at #SothebysNewYork. #SothebysContemporary #YoshitomoNara