AMERICAN VISIONARY: THE COLLECTION OF MRS. JOHN L. MARION
Immediately preceding the Contemporary Art Evening Auction
Sotheby’s is honored to present masterworks by leading names of American Post-war art including Clyfford Still, Andy Warhol, Richard Diebenkorn, and more from the collection of legendary philanthropist and collector Mrs. John L. Marion in a dedicated evening auction on 12 May, immediately preceding its marquee auctions of Contemporary and Modern & Impressionist Art. A testament to her taste and foresight, the selection of works encapsulates the essential achievements of Post-war Abstract painting, and places these masterpieces in dialogue with the very best of American Pop. Separate release available

CONTEMPORARY ART DAY AUCTION Auction 13 May
The following day, the Contemporary Art Day Auction will be anchored by further exceptional works from the Collection of Morris and Rita Pynoos and Mrs. John L Marion, as well as excellent examples by Post-war and contemporary masters such as Alexander Calder, Joan Mitchell, Keith Haring and Harold Ancart. Coinciding with major current museum exhibitions at the Tate Britain and Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sale will also feature works by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and Alice Neel.