On November 10, 2010, Doyle New York held a successful auction of Modern & Contemporary Art. The sale showcased paintings, drawings and sculpture by important European, American, Latin American and Asian artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Strong international competitive bidding from the salesroom, the telephones and the Internet drove prices throughout the sale.
Chinese artist Chen Danqing’s depiction of The Country Girls sold for $56,250. American artist Jack Roth’s colorful 1980 abstract, Rope Dancer #11, fetched a surprisingly strong $46,875. A group of works by American sports artist Leroy Neiman achieved strong prices, with Surfer, 1967 selling for $43,750; Constellation, Oyster Bay, 1967 selling for $37,500; and Dr. J, 1975 also selling for $37,500.
Next Modern and Contemporary Art Auction: May 2011
Doyle New York's next auction of Modern & Contemporary Art is scheduled for May 2011. Consignments are currently being accepted. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
