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The fair’s preview draws a celebrity crowd including Shakira, Jared Leto and Tracey Emin
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Plus: a million reasons to score at basketball, Hew Locke’s golden opportunity, and your chance to win a koala
Plus: a million reasons to score at basketball, Hew Locke’s golden opportunity, and your chance to win a koala
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Rie’s Bowl Sells for 10 Times its Estimate in Breathtaking Bidding War!
In a riveting event at the Ceramic Masterpieces sale in Paris on Tuesday, December 6, 2023, a Footed bowl by Lucie Rie (1902-1995) stole the spotlight, executed circa 1980 with inlaid pink radiating lines, turquoise, and manganese bands. The intense bidding war that ensued saw the bowl fetching an astonishing €406,800, nearly 10 times its initial estimate of €40,000-60,000, setting a new world auction record for the renowned artist.
Another standout piece of the auction was a tall white Cycladic form circa 1968 by Hans Coper (1920-1995), which surpassed expectations by selling for €165,500, doubling its high estimate. The entire 15-lot French private collection raked in a total of €884,994.
Claire Gallois, Bonhams’ Director of 20th Century Design in Paris, expressed her enthusiasm about the event, stating, “Lucie Rie is one of the greatest names in 20th-century British ceramics. This rare bowl was a true masterpiece, and I am not surprised there was such keen bidding in the room, on the phones, and online, with the exciting outcome of a new world auction record for a work by Lucie Rie.”
Gallois continued to highlight the success of the auction, noting that the four vases and vessels by Lucie Rie all surpassed their estimates, emphasizing the persistent strong demand for her work globally. Additionally, Gallois noted the privilege of presenting five exceptional pieces by Hans Coper, which captivated collectors worldwide.
Among the collection’s other highlights were a ‘Thistle’ form circa 1969 by Hans Coper, fetching €108,350 against an estimate of €30,000-50,000, and a 2006 pale and speckled collar vessel by Jennifer Lee (born 1956), which sold for €28,160, surpassing its estimate of €10,000-15,000.
It’s worth noting that Bonhams already holds the world auction record for a work by Hans Coper, achieved with a tall bottle vase with a disc that sold in London on October 4, 2022, for £655,500.
Looking ahead, works by Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, and Jennifer Lee will be featured in the Modern Decorative Art + Design auction on December 12 at Bonhams New York, promising another exciting chapter in the world of ceramic art.
Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and collectables, collectors’ cars and a luxury division, which includes jewellery, designer fashion, watches, wine, and whisky. In 2021 and 2022, Bonhams made a number of important acquisitions which form the wider Bonhams network. These include: Bukowskis, Bruun Rasmussen, Bonhams Skinner and Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr.
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Award-winning Animator Ignatius Rake Explores Tokyo Park’s Onna No Ko Exhibition, Showcasing the Beauty of the Female Form in Japanese Modern Art through a Music-Infused Film.
In celebration of Tokyo Park’s inaugural showcase of contemporary Japanese art beyond the confines of the UK, Ninjin Art Productions has unveiled a captivating music-driven film chronicling the Onna No Ko exhibition at London’s Old Street Gallery in Shoreditch this past June. Titled ‘Onna No Ko: New Visions of Beauty,’ this visually dynamic short film boasts a runtime of 5 minutes and 10 seconds, featuring an electrifying electro house soundtrack crafted by the film’s director and acclaimed animator, Ignatius Rake.
Reflecting on the Onna No Ko exhibition, Ignatius expresses his admiration, stating, “Japanese modern art undoubtedly stands out as the most vibrant, uplifting, and accessible. The nine cutting-edge artists featured in the exhibition exemplified this perfectly, seamlessly blending a diverse array of styles, media, and influences. The roster includes Isayamax, Hajime Sakurai, Kaori Miyano, Yutanpo Shirane, Sekiya Kayoko, Someta, Syuka, Mayumi Konno, and Hinano Niimi. They employed various techniques such as acrylics, oils, and watercolors on canvas, paper, and wood, incorporating elements of manga, anime, and Showa kitsch.”
Spanning from stylistically simplistic to highly intricate and ultrarealistic, the exhibited art forms a cohesive tapestry of beauty and color, all interconnected by the overarching theme of the female form in contemporary Japanese art. Ignatius enthuses about the experience, stating, “Filming the Onna No Ko exhibition was a sublime delight. Tokyo Park’s curatorial team stands unparalleled in their levels of skill, taste, and discernment in selecting and presenting the finest modern art emerging from Japan.”
Remarkably, the entire exhibition was on the brink of cancellation due to the abrupt and unscheduled closure of the original venue on the very afternoon Onna No Ko was scheduled to open. Fortunately, the Old Street Gallery stepped in at the eleventh hour, averting a potential disaster. Ignatius reflects on the situation, noting, “It would have been disastrous if Onna No Ko had been canceled, not through any fault of Tokyo Park or the artists. It would not only have been a tremendous waste of everyone’s energy and efforts but also deprived enthusiasts of the opportunity to experience the very best in Japanese modern art.”
For enthusiasts eager for more, Tokyo Park’s latest exhibition, titled “Tokyo Vibes,” awaits at Casual Lounge in Lisbon, Portugal. Running until December 23, the show features works by various Japanese modern artists, including painters showcased in the Onna No Ko exhibition, such as Hinano Niimi, Kaori Miyano, and Syuka.
Martim Barroso, Tokyo Park founder and show curator, describes “Tokyo Vibes” as a succinct presentation of Japan’s newest artistic generation alongside established talents. He invites everyone to Casual Lounge, stating, “Our aim is to introduce these artists for the first time in Portugal. All are welcome to come and witness our remarkable collection of paintings.”
“Tokyo Vibes” will be open from 4 pm to 2 am every day, excluding Sundays, until Saturday, December 23, at Casual Lounge, Rua Bartolomeu Dias, 148 B 1400-031 Belém, Lisbon.
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