Adrian Pearsall (American, 1950-2011), Vintage Upholstered Gondola Sofa. Photo – courtesy of Leland Little Auctions ©
Leland Little will host an exciting series of auctions this week, starting with the Modern & Contemporary Night in collaboration with NC Modernist on Wednesday, July 24th. The events will continue with the Modern & Contemporary Auction on Thursday, July 25th at 10:00am (EDT) and the Prints & Photographs Auction on Friday, July 26th at 10:00am (EDT).
Modern & Contemporary Auction: This auction features a carefully curated selection of modern furniture, sculpture, glass, and art. Highlights include:
Furniture: A Chrome Cityscape Cabinet by Paul Evans, a Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and a Vintage Upholstered Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall.
Sculpture: An Eight-Foot Abstract Bronze by Thomas Walsh and a sounding sculpture, “B-2917 22 and 22 Sounds Good To You,” by Val Bertoia.
Glass: “Ribbon Cube” by Jon Kuhn, a rotating glass cube with a pale amethyst core and bevelled edges.
Fine Art: “Picnic,” an oil on plywood by Gert Heinrich Wollheim (German, 1894-1974).
“The Modern & Contemporary Auction is an eclectic yet curated sale focusing on modern classics and designers from Charles and Ray Eames to Jon Kuhn and introduces new artists to the market.” – Luke Newbold, Modern & Glass Director.
Prints & Photographs Auction: This auction features a meticulously selected array of prints and photographs, including:
Prints:
“Watercolor Paint Kit with Brushes,” an offset lithograph by Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987).
“The March,” a screenprint by Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917-2000).
“Eau-Forte No. 11 (R. XI),” an etching and aquatint by Pierre Soulages (French, 1919-2022).
Photographs:
“Omaha Beach, US Cemetery, Normandy, France, 1968,” a gelatin silver print by Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004).
“El Capitan, Winter, Yosemite Valley, California,” a gelatin silver print by Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984).
“We are particularly proud of this dynamic selection of works in the Prints & Photographs Auction. There are especially nice examples by sought-after female artists such as Vivian Maier, Alice Neel, Flor Garduño, and Ruth Bernhard.” – Lauren Sanford, Prints & Multiples/Photographs Director. This week promises a thrilling lineup of auctions, offering an eclectic mix of modern classics, contemporary designs, and iconic artworks.
