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Lot 209

ANDY WARHOL 'Liz', offset lithograph in colour on wove paper, 77cm x 72cm, overall.

Lot 82

Original vintage advertising poster for Warhol at Gent Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst / Contemporary Art Museum, featuring the iconic design by the notable artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987) featuring a colourful portrait of a smiling Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson; 1926-1962). Horizontal. Very good condition, minor creasing, minor staining. Country of issue: Netherlands, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 68x98, year of printing: 1964.

Lot 2039

GILBERT AND GEORGE, Dirty Word Pictures, Serpentine Gallery, 6th June-1st September 2002, poster, signed in silver and gold marker, 100 x 69.5cm, together with seven gallery exhibition posters, Modigliani, Guggenheim Gallery 1995, 68 x 91cm, Diane Arbus Revelations, V & A Museum, October 2005-15th January 2006, Paul Strand, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, March-May 1998, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art June 19th-September 15th, 1998, 76 x 58.5cm, Thomas Hart Benton Iron Foundry, modern Masters collection, 80 x 60cm, Fredderico Putanelli, Frederico Fellini E. Giulietta Masina 1954, 68 x 68cm, Antony Gormley, Blind light, The Hayward 17th May-19th August 2007, Night Life at The Studio, Ernest Watson, and After Andy Warhol, American 1928-1987,Querelle, 1982, 70 x 71, modern poster, together with two reproduction film posters for Blow Up and Vertigo (Qty)

Lot 1290

Collection of 3 Marylin Monroe Audrey Hepburn Commercial Posters, including an Andy Warhol Monroe Tate Gallery poster (1987), a 1977 Monroe poster and an Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffanys montage poster, all rolled, largest being 24 x 37 inches (3 items) Condition Report: Various conditions

Lot 1037

Collection of 3 Andy Warhol Movie Posters: To include Trash (1970), German A1, Hollywood (1972), German A1, Heat (1972), US One Sheet, all folded (3 items) Condition Report: Various conditions

Lot 64

Velvet Underground / John Cale LPs, twelve albums comprising Loaded, Andy Warhol's Velvet Underground featuring Nico, White Light White Heat, The Velvet Underground and Nico Produced by Andy Warhol, Velvet Underground, Live at Max's Kansas City, New York Rehearsal 1966, Paris 1919, The Academy In Peril, Honi Soit, Sabotage Live and Guts - various years and conditions

Lot 8021

Andy Warhol (1928-1987), nach, ''Dollar sign'', Granolithographie, im Druck sign., u. li. num. 2101/3500, unbekannte Edition, 49 x 40 cm, hinter Glas ger. 62 x 52 cm

Lot 8175

Andy Warhol (1928-1987), nach, ''Three Coke Bottles'', Plakat, 1962, am o. Rand typogr. bez. ''Nouvelles Images Andy Warhol Collection'', hinter Glas im Wechselrahmen, 102 x 71 cm

Lot 6113

Six art reference books relating to Andy Warhol

Lot 662

1.All Tomorrow’s Parties: Billy Name’s Photographs of Andy Warhol’s Factory•A collection of Billy Name’s iconic photographs capturing life in Andy Warhol’s Factory during the 1960s, showcasing key figures, art, and moments of the era.2.Mel Ramos•A monograph dedicated to Mel Ramos, known for his pop art paintings blending commercial imagery with playful depictions of pin-up figures and cultural icons.3.Robert Rauschenberg: Haywire•A detailed exploration of Robert Rauschenberg’s experimental artworks, focusing on his multimedia techniques and revolutionary approaches to art.4.Claes Oldenburg: Drawings•A compilation of Claes Oldenburg’s sketches and drawings, highlighting his process and concepts behind his sculptural works and large-scale installations.5.Printed Stuff: Claes Oldenburg•A catalog of Claes Oldenburg’s prints and graphic works, demonstrating his unique visual language and playful take on everyday objects.6.Alex Katz: Prints•A comprehensive look at Alex Katz’s printmaking, featuring his signature flat, colorful depictions of portraits, landscapes, and urban life.7.Jasper Johns: Racing Thoughts•An analysis of Jasper Johns’ artwork, examining his use of iconic symbols, such as flags and targets, with a focus on his vibrant and thought-provoking prints.8.Robert Rauschenberg (Cover featuring JFK)•A collection of Robert Rauschenberg’s works that merge art and social commentary, incorporating photography, collage, and pop culture imagery.9.SuperWarhol•A deep dive into Andy Warhol’s impact on pop art, culture, and society, featuring a variety of his works and interpretations of his legacy.10.Andy Warhol Prints A detailed catalog of Andy Warhol’s screenprints, illustrating his mastery of the medium and his iconic portrayals of consumer culture and celebrities.

Lot 1331

Andy warhol; niet gesigneerd "Campbells tomato soup" inclusief lijst 26X36 cm. - Andy warhol; unsigned “Campbell's tomato soup” including frame 26X36 cm

Lot 57

A collection of 1990s / 2000s Action movie poster lot comprising I SHOT ANDY WARHOL (1996) UK Quad, JACK REACHER (2012) UK Quad, FALL TIME (1995) UK Quad, THE SHOOTER (1995) UK Quad, THUNDERHEART (1992), I WANT YOU (1998) UK Quad, THE ISLAND (2005) UK Quad, PEARL HARBOUR (2001) UK Quad, MURDER AT 1600 (1997) UK Quad, DEAD MAN RUNNING (2009) UK Quad, THE CHAMBER (1996) UK Quad, LAST DANCE (1996), THE WINNER (1997) UK Quad, PANTHER (1995) UK Quad, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (2008) US one sheet, BODY COUNT (1998) US one sheet, HARD RAIN (1998) UK Quad, rolled (17)

Lot 203

Pietro Psaier (Italian, 1939-2004) Blondie's Dinerfacsimile signature 'Andy Warhol' and stamped 'Andy Warhol Certified Factory AP' in inkscreenprint49.5 x 65cm

Lot 1211

Andy Warhol, 2 Dollar banknote with verification of authenticity, www.grafy.blog. Size: 15.5 x 6.7 cm. In good condition.

Lot 1374

Andy Warhol. Mick Jagger. Emphasis. Lithograph on paper. Dimensions: H 85 x W 57 cm. In good condition.

Lot 844

An Andy Warhol exhibition poster, 'Museum Moderner Kunst, Passau, 1998', 84cm x 59.5cm, featuring image of 'Marylin' (1967).

Lot 994U

Four Rolling Stones LPs, including Sticky Fingers with Andy Warhol zip cover. UK P&P Group 2 (£20+VAT for the first lot and £4+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 38

Andy Warhol (1928-1967) - two offset lithograph poster prints. The lot comprising Marilyn pop art print of Marilyn Monroe, edition of 2000 printed & published by Te Neus in 1992; and Warhol Self Portrait, published 1993 by te Neues.Largest measures approx. 79cm x 59cm.

Lot 96

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Princess Diana, edition of 1000 publ. Te Neus Marilyn by David Hockney, at Anfre Emmerich 1973 UnframedMarilyn measures approx. 70.5cm x 89cm.

Lot 62

John Lewis - a contemporary pop art inspired Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup print on board poster. Set within thin black frame.Measures approx. 102cm x 67cm x 5cm.

Lot 170

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) - a vintage 1997 Chanel No. 5 pop art lithograph poster. The poster featuring Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle on blue & yellow ground. Lithograph on paper backed linen.Measures approx. 63cm x 48cm.

Lot 190

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) - a vintage 1997 Chanel No. 5 pop art lithograph poster. The poster featuring Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle on red & pink ground. Lithograph on paper backed linen.Measures approx. 63cm x 48cm.

Lot 902

WARHOL, ANDY (Pittsburgh 1922-1987 Manhattan /NYC) - Ready-Made / Objet trouvé: "Two Dollar Thomas Jefferson“, 2 Dollarnote mit originaler Handsignatur "Andy Warhol" in schwarzem Filzstift und mit montierter gestempelter Briefmarke, Schein datiert 1976, Verso mit Namensstempel "Andy Warhol". Zwischen zwei Acrylglasscheiben gerahmt und mit beiliegendem Echtheits-Zertifikat einer Galerie, ausgestellt in Nizza am 17. Oktober 2019. Gesamtmaße mit Rahmen H. 15,2 x B. 20,2 cm, Schein ca. 15,5 x B. 6,6 cm.

Lot 900

WARHOL, ANDY (Pittsburgh 1922-1987 Manhattan /NYC) - Ready-Made / Objet trouvé: "Two Dollar Thomas Jefferson“, 2 Dollarnote mit originaler Handsignatur "Andy Warhol" in schwarzem Filzstift und mit montierter gestempelter Briefmarke, Schein datiert 1976. Verso mit Namenstempel "Andy Warhol". Zwischen zwei Acrylglasscheiben gerahmt und mit beiliegendem Echtheits-Zertifikat einer Galerie, ausgestellt in Nizza am 17. Oktober 2019. Gesamtmaße mit Rahmen H. 15,2 x B. 20,2 cm, Schein ca. 15,5 x 6,6 cm.

Lot 138

Andy WARHOL (1928-1987), D’Après.Queen Elizabeth II.Colour proof on Arches paper, signed in the sheet, and stamp of publisher Leo Castelli, New York. Numbered out of 100 copies.57 x 38,5 cm. Épreuve en couleur sur papier Arches, signée dans la planche, et cachet de l’éditeur Leo Castelli, New-York. Numéroté sur 100 exemplaires.57 x 38,5 cm.

Lot 139

Andy WARHOL (1928-1987), D’Après. Superman. Épreuve en couleur sur papier Arches, signée dans la planche, et cachet de l’éditeur Leo Castelli, New-York. Numéroté sur 100 exemplaires. 57 x 38,5 cm. Un certificat de l’éditeur accompagne l'œuvre. Color proof on Arches paper, signed in the sheet, and stamp of publisher Leo Castelli, New York. Numbered out of 100 copies. 57 x 38,5 cm. A certificate from the publisher accompanies the work.

Lot 318

limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 64/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.

Lot 319

limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.

Lot 45A

AFTER ANDY WARHOL, 'Mao, 1972', oil on canvas, 99cm x 99cm, framed.

Lot 156

Robert Lee Morris Studio Andy Warhol Collection sterling silver earrings marked 925 on the backs. These earrings are for pierced ears. Approximately 6g total weight. Dimensions: 2"L x 0.5"WCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 212

Andy WARHOL (1928-1987), D'après Affiche pour le film Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein par Paul Morrissey ,1974 Epreuve sur papier glacé, numéroté 74/221 et n°MISC03.7093. Copyright 1974 Bryanston Pictures. 104 x 68,7 cm (41 x 27 in.) Accompagné d’un certificat par The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Art. (pliure, petite déchirure)

Lot 409

ANDY WARHOL1928 Pittsburgh - 1987 New YorkCAMPBELL'S SOUP CAN ON SHOPPING BAG (1966) Farbserigrafie auf Papiertüte. DM ca. 42 x 42 cm, Tüte 48,5 x 43 cm. Verso: Mit Knickspuren, part. leicht fleckig, leicht unregelm. gebräunt, part. min. ber. Erschienen anlässlich der Ausstellung 1966 im Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. Auflagenhöhe unbekannt. Feldman/Schellmann II.4A. Expertise: Rheinische Privatsammlung.

Lot 413

ANDY WARHOL (NACH)1928 Pittsburgh - 1987 New YorkSKATEBOARD EDITION 'FLOWERS' (1965/2017) 6 Boards, Ahornholz, 7 Schichten, Digitaldruck kombiniert mit Siebdruck, Edition The Skateroom x Andy Warhol w/ Fondation Beyeler. Jew. 80 x 20 x 0,7 cm. Signiert und nummeriert im Druck, Exemplar '16/500', mit Montageanleitung. Montagebedingt part. mit minimalen Gebrauchspuren, in Originalkarton, ansonsten sehr guter Zustand. Expertise: Mit Zertifikat. Provenienz: Rheinische Privatsammlung.

Lot 270

A pair of Andy Warhol themed cufflinks

Lot 569

Color offset print on paper. Dimensions: 76 x 66 cm. This color poster was published as part of the catalogue raisonné of Andy Warhol's posters. It was edited by the Pasadena Art Museum for the Andy Warhol exhibition, which took place from May 12 to June 21, 1970. Condition: The poster is in good condition, in keeping with the passage of time.

Lot 131

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) & Andy Warhol (1928-1987) after.Warhol Basquiat 1985 Limited Edition Poster (30th Anniversary Edition)Offset lithograph printed in colours, 2016, signed by the publisher Tony Shafrazi in black ink, numbered from the edition of 300, published by Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York, on wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 480 x 300mm (18 7/8 x 11 3/4in)

Lot 128

Andy Warhol (1928-1987)Ingrid Bergman. Herself (Feldman and Schellmann II.313)Screenprint in colours, 1983, signed and numbered from the edition of 250 in pencil, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by Galerie Börjeson, Malmö, with his rubber stamp verso, on Lenox Museum Board, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet, 965 x 965mm., 38 x 38in.

Lot 129

Andy Warhol (1928-1987)Göethe (Feldman & Schellmann II.272) Screenprint in colours, 1982, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by Editions Schellmann & Klüser, Munich, with the printer's blindstamp, with the artist's copyright inkstamp and the publisher's inkstamp verso, on Lenox Museum Board, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 965 x 965mm (38 x 38in)

Lot 132

Andy Warhol (1928-1987)Calves Head Giant IV, from Wild Raspberries (See Feldman & Schellmann IV.129a) Offset lithograph extensively hand-finished with watercolour, 1959, on laid paper, the full sheet 432 x 279mm (17 x 11in) Provenance: Guy Hepner, New York.

Lot 127

Andy Warhol (1928-1987)Franz Kafka, from Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century (Feldman & Schellmann II.226)Screenprint in colours, 1980, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 200, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts Inc., New York, and Jonathan A Editions, Tel Aviv, with the printer's blindstamp, and the publisher's inkstamp verso, on Lenox Museum Board, the full sheet printed to near the edges, sheet 1015 x 812mm (40 x 32in)

Lot 605

Mary Bauermeister (1934-2023) Untitled (table) mixed media - glass, plexiglass, pebbles, approx 140cm diameter x 49cm high  Provenance: gifted to the vendor by the artist   small chip to underside of small glass top An exceptional one off piece by the renowned influential avant-garde German Artist Mary Bauermeister.  A contemporary and friend of Andy Warhol, she was a visionary who created a unique body of work, some of which is on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney, the Guggenheim, the Brooklyn Museum and the Ludwig in Cologne.Commissioned in 1995, by a close friend  this highly unusual, mixed-media circular glass table demonstrates Bauermeister’s creative ability and visionary ideas.It is the perfect example of her skill.Although Bauermeister made a few small tables this is the largest and an absolute one off. There will never be another opportunity to own such an unique and individual piece of functional art.Bauermeister died in March 2023 aged 88. Mary Bauermeister. Wikipedia imag. Credit Oliver Mark. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oliver_Mark_-_Mary_Bauermeister,_R%C3%B6srath_2014.jpg

Lot 100

Andy Warhol & Tim Bessell (Collaboration), 'Mick (Blue - White), digital print on fibreglass swallowtail surfboard, numbered to the Andy Warhol Foundation certificate verso from an edition of 12 + 4 AP's; surfboard: 198 x 51 x 7cmsurfboard: 198 x 51 x 7cm

Lot 101

Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987), 'Neuschwanstein', 1987, Offset lithograph & silkscreen on varick rag paper, from an edition of 1200 + 250APs, bearing the Artist's printed signature lower left, jointly published by Edition Schellmann, Maximilian Verlag & Sabine Knust ; sheet: 91 x 62cm sheet: 91 x 62cm Literature: Editions Schellmann 1969-89 P.294 The second edition of Neuschwanstein, jointly published by Edition Schellmann, Maximilian Verlag & Sabine Knust. An offset lithograph and screen print, printed in 1987 by Andy Warhols 'Master Printer' Rupert Jasen Smith. Bearing the printers 'S' blind stamp/embossment mark.ProvenanceEstate of Andy WarholAndy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ArtsBlind stamped Rupert Jasen SmithWith unique estate archive numbering in pencil to verso In very good condition No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet Markings verso, these are from time of production and are not considered damage. This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Lot 26

Fernand Léger (1881-1955), Nature morte, 1948, gouache et encre de Chine sur papier, monogrammée et datée, 61,5x50,5 cm (à vue)Provenance: Editeur Louis Grosclaude, Lausanne, acquis directement auprès de l'artiste, 22 juin 1950, Collection de Son Excellence Ardeshir Zahedi, acheté à la fin des années 1960L'oeuvre est incluse dans le Catalogue raisonné en ligne de Fernand Léger par le Comité Léger (comiteleger.fr). Un certificat du Comité Leger sera remis à l'acheteur.Annotation au verso: gouache originale de Fernand Léger cédée par l'artiste à l'éditeur [...] le 22 juin 1950, Lausanne, novembre 1950, Louis Grosclaude, éditeur .Collection de S. E. Ardeshir ZahediSon Excellence Ardeshir Zahedi (1928-2021) vécut à Montreux depuis son exil d'Iran en 1979, dans la Villa Les Roses acquise par son père une vingtaine d'années plus tôt.Aussi généreux que discret, il a su tisser des liens tout au long de sa vie avec les personnes les plus influentes et les recevait chez lui en toute amitié.Très actif dans la vie locale en tant que mécène de festivals de musique, de causes humanitaires ou de toutes sortes d'associations, il s'était vu décerné le titre honorifique d'ambassadeur de Montreux tant il avait fait découvrir la région à d'innombrables personnalités du monde entier pendant plus de 50 ans.S.E. Ardeshir Zahedi force l'admiration tant par sa carrière exceptionnelle que par sa prestigieuse famille. Ministre des Affaires étrangères d'Iran et ambassadeur d'Iran en Grande-Bretagne et aux Etats-Unis, proche conseiller du Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi dont il avait toute la confiance sa vie durant, cet homme d'Etat et éminent diplomate a été une figure de toute première importance dans l'histoire de son pays des années 1950 à 1979.Son père, le général Fazlollah Zahedi (1892-1963), était un excellent militaire et fin stratège politique qui devint Premier ministre d'Iran en 1953 avant de rétablir le Shah sur son trône et de se retirer en toute loyauté.Ardeshir Zahedi, venant d'une des grandes familles d'Iran devint gendre du Shah. Il a épousé en 1957 S.A.I. la princesse Shahnaz Pahlavi, fille unique de S.M. le Shah et de S.A.R. la princesse Fawzia d'Egypte (fille de S.M. le roi Fouad Ier). De cette union naîtra sa fille unique.Plus de 370 lots composent cette vente exceptionnelle et proviennent de sa collection personnelle. Il les a acquis ou reçus en héritage et tous se trouvaient en son lieu de résidence, la Villa les Roses, lieu de vie, de rencontres diplomatiques et d'échanges influents...Il s'agit de tableaux, meubles, tapis précieux, vaisselle ou encore de l'argenterie, des objets précieux ou des souvenirs qu'il affectionnait et, qui souvent, le suivaient lors de déménagements.Ce mobilier garde la mémoire historique des dirigeants de ce monde qui sont passés pour une visite ou un séjour, des présidents, des monarques ou des têtes couronnées tels que le Roi Fouad, le Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, Richard Nixon, Kofi Annan, le président de la Confédération Pierre Aubert ou Claude Nobs...De très nombreux objets inclus dans ce catalogue sont aussi des cadeaux reçus de personnalités tout au long de sa vie. Citons par exemple Ronald Reagan, Georges Bush, Henry Kissinger, Benazir Bhutto, le roi Hassan II du Maroc, dont les photos, souvent dédicacées, témoignent de l'amitié qu'ils portaient à leur ami Ardeshir.Les lots se répartissent en 3 sections :- Le mardi 10 décembre, vente online pour l'ensemble du mobilier, objets précieux, numismatique, tableaux, etc.- Le mercredi 11 décembre vente en salle pour deux tableaux (lot 26 et 38)- Le jeudi 12 décembre, vente online pour la collection de bijoux, montres, pendulettes, etc.Notes : Les photos de personnalités illustrant les lots ne sont pas vendues avec les lots. Elles demeurent dans les archives familiales ou déposées dans des fonds universitaires. Conformément aux valeurs de partage et de transmission chères à la famille Zahedi, une partie du produit de la vente sera reversée à des oeuvres caritatives.Fernand Léger (1881-1955) - Nature morte « Je veux un art de la réalité, mais une réalité transfigurée... Le besoin d'un art direct et monumental s'impose dans un monde où tout est en train de se refaire. »Fernand Léger, Fonctions de la peinture, 1965, Denoël-Gonthier, 1965, Gallimard, 2004Cette magnifique Nature morte de 1948 est caractéristique des années d'après-guerre. Elle incarne l'approche singulière de Fernand Léger, qui, dans cette période de renouveau, cherche à traduire la puissance et la simplicité de la vie quotidienne en formes épurées et couleurs franches. Marquée par des aplats vibrants et des contours rigoureux, l'oeuvre semble fixer le monde dans une clarté géométrique, où chaque objet flotte avec une présence presque sculpturale. Les éléments de cette nature morte, (souvent de simples objets, des outils du quotidien) se détachent, amplifiés, comme une symphonie silencieuse dédiée à la matière et à la couleur, là où le monde se reconstruit autour de valeurs essentielles.Dans l'après-guerre, marqué par le besoin de renouveau, Léger aspire à un art accessible, où la beauté se révèle dans la lisibilité de la forme et la pureté du trait. Son choix de couleurs éclatantes, loin de la simple imitation, insuffle une vitalité nouvelle, capturant l'énergie brute des objets ordinaires. Dans cette quête de stabilité, il célèbre la solidité de ces formes élémentaires, en contraste marqué avec les abstractions lyriques de son époque. La couleur chez Léger devient alors un acte de résistance à la morosité, un hommage à la clarté et une affirmation de l'optimisme.Engagé dans une vision démocratique de l'art, Léger conçoit cette nature morte comme un langage universel destiné à toucher un public large, y compris les classes populaires. Par cette esthétique simple mais expressive, il inscrit l'art moderne dans la vie de tous, convaincu que l'art doit être un reflet accessible des idéaux de joie et de reconstruction.Cette période de recherche particulièrement cruciale dans la carrière de l'artiste, influencera des mouvements comme le Pop Art et le minimalisme, ainsi que des artistes tels qu'Andy Warhol et Roy Lichtenstein, qui s'inspireront de ses formes géométriques et de ses couleurs vibrantes pour réinventer l'Art Contemporain.

Lot 52

NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1930-2002) ⊕ UNTITLED signed Niki de Saint Phalle and numbered 26/50 lower right screenprint in colours on wove paper 89 x 61cm; 35 x 24in unframed Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas see note to lot 47 Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 45

JEAN HUGO (FRENCH 1894-1984) ⊕ (i) SAILING BY THE LIGHTHOUSE (ii) BUOY AT DUSK (iii) ON FOOT ACROSS THE PLAIN each signed Jean Hugo lower right gouache on paper each: 7.8 x 4.6cm; 3 1/4 x 1 3/4in 55.5 x 23.5cm; 21 3/4 x 9 1/4in (three framed as one) Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas see note to previous lot Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens. Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 44

JEAN HUGO (FRENCH 1894-1984) ⊕ (i) ON THE QUAY (ii) BY THE CLIFFS (iii) ACROSS THE SOUND each signed Jean Hugo - (i) lower left, (ii) & (iii) lower right; (i) inscribed no. 103 on the reverse, (ii) inscribed no. 41 on the reverse, (iii) inscribed no. 113 on the reverse gouache on paper 4.8 x 8cm; 2 x 3 1/4in (i) & (iii) 8 x 4.8cm; 3 1/4 x 2in (ii) 55.5 x 23.5cm; 21 3/4 x 9 1/4in (three framed as one) Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas Jean Hugo was the great-grandson of the Romantic novelist and politician Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Brought up in a lively artistic environment, he began teaching himself drawing and poetry from an early age. His artistic career spans the twentieth century, from his early sketches of the First World War through the creative fervour of his years in Paris thereafter. Part of an extensive artistic circle, he counted Picasso, Cecil Beaton and Jean Cocteau (see lot 68) among his friends. Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 50

NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1930-2002) ⊕ WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME? signed Niki de Saint Phalle and numbered 24/100 lower right screenprint in colours on wove paper 40 x 60cm; 15 3/4 x 23 1/2in unframed Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas Executed in 1968. see note to lot 47 Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 47

NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1930-2002) ⊕ REMEMBER signed Niki de Saint Phalle and numbered 54/100 lower right screenprint in colours on wove paper 50 x 61.3cm; 19 3/4 x 24 1/4in unframed Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas Executed in 1969. Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter. The present lot together with lots 48-52 executed between 1968-1970 depict Saint Phalle's idiosyncratic style characterised by vibrant colours and a youthful spirit, works that have been included in what has been called 'outsider art' as she did not receive an academic training. The works portray numerous characters with quotations and annotations that shed insight into the artist's deeply personal state of mind as she navigates heartbreak and reproductive health. The works later informed Saint Phalle's illustrated book AIDS: You Can’t Catch It Holding Hands of 1986, an important work that delivers life-saving healthcare information about the transmission of HIV through colourful cartoons in an attempt to destigmatise the disease. Saint Phalle was a self-taught avant-gardist, one of the late twentieth century’s great creative personalities, with traits that once clouded and now halo her importance. First dominated by feminist rage, the artist’s creative direction eventually moved away from an epoch of destruction to a period typified by the celebration of womanhood through sculptures of female bodies, often immense, in fibreglass and polyester resin. Her work reached its zenith in such monumental outdoor projects such as Dragon for the son of Roger Nellens, at Knokke-le-Zoute created in the early 1970s in collaboration with her long term creative and romantic partner Jean Tinguely (1925-1991), and The Tarot Garden, a sculpture garden in Pescia Fiorentina, Tuscany featuring twenty-two monumental figures inspired by Guadi's Parc Güell in Barcelona, that opened in 1998.

Lot 48

NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1930-2002) ⊕ MACHINE A REVER signed N. Saint Phalle and numbered 29/50 lower right screenprint in colours on wove paper 88.5 x 61cm; 34 3/4 x 24in unframed Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas Executed in 1970. see note to previous lot Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 46

JEAN HUGO (FRENCH 1894-1984) ⊕ (i) THE TOWN FOOTBALL PITCH (ii) LANDSCAPE AT DUSK (iii) A DOG AND HIS MASTER each signed Jean Hugo lower right; (i) inscribed no. 87 on the reverse, (ii) inscribed no. 152 on the reverse, (iii) inscribed no. 45 on the reverse gouache on paper 7.8 x 4.6cm; 3 1/4 x 1 3/4in (i) & (iii) 7 x 3.4cm; 2 3/4 x 1 1/4in (ii) 58 x 23.5cm; 22 3/4 x 9 1/4in (three framed as one) Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas see note to lot 44 Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 49

NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1930-2002) ⊕ WHAT SHALL I DO? signed Niki de Saint Phalle and numbered 28/50 lower right screenprint in colours on wove paper 89 x 61cm; 35 x 24in unframed Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas Executed in 1969. see note to lot 47 Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 51

NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1930-2002) ⊕ OUR LOVE WAS A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER signed Niki de Saint Phalle and numbered 3/75 lower right screenprint in colours on wove paper 50.2 x 57.5cm; 19 3/4 x 22 1/2in unframed Property from the Estate of Alexander Iolas Executed in 1969. see note to lot 47 Works from the Estate of Alexander Iolas by Jean Hugo and Nikki de Saint Phalle (lots 44-52)Introduction Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Alexander Iolas (1908-1987) was a renowned art dealer, gallerist and collector of both classical and modern art whose extraordinary influence made a seismic impact on the New York art scene and internationally between the 1950s and 1980s.As a young man Iolas defied family expectations of following in the path of his father to become a cotton dealer, instead he travelled widely throughout Europe pursuing a career in ballet before turning his attention to the arts. In 1935 he arrived in New York and launched himself into the city’s growing art scene as the manager of Hugo Gallery on East 55th Street. Founded by Elizabeth Arden alongside Robert Rothschild, the gallery gained a reputation for Surrealist art after Iolas staged a pivotal exhibition of new work by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and René Magritte in 1947.Five years later Iolas mounted the landmark show of the yet undiscovered artist Andy Warhol, staging his artistic debut Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote in 1952 and propelling the young American artist to stardom. Iolas and Warhol subsequently worked extensively together, with Iolas credited for commissioning one of Warhol’s final print epics Last Supper of 1986. Iolas also introduced the work of Ed Ruscha to the gallery, shepherding both his reputation and his market. In 1955, in partnership with Brooks Jackson, Iolas established his own independent gallery franchise across Paris, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Madrid and Athens.Famous for his bombastic claims and often amusing opinions (once dismissing Balthus and Cy Twombly as terrible painters in the same breath), Iolas’ professional achievements are often interchangeable with extraordinary stories of a legend formed in part of his own making. His eye was informed by intuition rather than institution, his theatrical nature inextricably linked to his professional undertakings. Speaking to art historian Maurice Rheims in 1965, Iolas stated: 'I don’t consider a gallery as a commercial occupation. It’s purely artistic… it’s a show in which the audience members are the dancers, and the scenery is made by the painter.

Lot 444

Pele (1940-2022), legendary Brasilian footballer. An original signed 10x8 inch photo from a "Pele by Andy Warhol" photograph (1977). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 52

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) (Feldman & Schellmann II.22) Screenprint in colours, 1967, on wove paper, signed with the initials in pencil and stamp-numbered 78/250 verso (there were also 26 artist's proofs lettered A-Z), printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., published by Factory Additions, New York, the full sheet, framed Sheet 914 x 914mm (36 x 36in)Footnotes:ProvenanceBruce R.Lewin Gallery, New York.Private Collection, Australia.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 54

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)Vesuvius (Feldman & Schellmann II.365) Screenprint in colours, 1985, on Arches 88 wove paper, signed and numbered 'AP 21/50' in pencil (an artist's proof aside from the numbered edition of 250), printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, with his blindstamp, published by Fondazione Amelio, Naples, with the artist's and publisher's copyright ink stamps verso, the full sheet, framedSheet 800 x 1000mm (31 1/2 x 39 3/8in)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 55

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)Fish (Feldman & Schellmann IIIA.39) Screenprint in colours, 1983, on wallpaper, from the unpublished edition of unknown size, with the 'The Estate of Andy Warhol' and 'The Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts' inkstamps verso, initialled 'T.J.H.' and annotated '89.42' in pencil verso, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, the full sheet, framedSheet 1067 x 762mm (42 x 30in)Footnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's, Important Prints and Multiples, By Land and By Sea: The Collection of Paul Yeou Chichong, New York, 28 October 2022, Lot 194.Acquired from the above by the present owner.Andy Warhol designed this unpublished edition as the background for his 'Paintings for Children' exhibit at the Bruno Bischofberger Gallery in Zürich, to celebrate the imagination and creative freedom of the young. Opening its doors in December 1983 and closing in January 1984, the exhibition included several animal depictions, which were hung at boys' and girls' eye level and wonderfully matched with the quirky wallpaper, creating a charmingly whimsical ensemble.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 705

After Andy Warhol, framed print of Debbie Harry in modern frame.

Lot 234

AFTER ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987); an offset lithograph poster, 'Observer', circa 1986, 'Courtesy of Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London', signed in black marker lower right, 79 x 49cm.

Lot 498

A collection of approximately thirty-five British rock records including The Rolling Stones 'Love You Live', Rod Stewart 'Atlantic Crossing', '24 Carat Purple', The Rolling Stones 'Sticky Fingers' with zip outer sleeve (af), 'Sing it again Rod', Fleetwood Mac 'Greatest Hits', Jimi Hendrix 'The Singles Album', Genesis, seven Led Zeppelin albums including 'Presence', 'In Through the Out Door' etc, and an empty Andy Warhol sleeve.

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