Sotheby's London Achieves £131m in Modern and Contemporary Evening Auction

Sotheby's London hosted a Modern and Contemporary Evening Auction on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, culminating in a total sale figure of £131 million. The event featured a curated selection of works, with a substantial portion sourced from The Lewis Collection.

The auction showcased a range of prominent artists, spanning various periods and movements. Featured artists included Leon Kossoff, Alberto Giacometti, Andy Warhol, Joseph Albers, Francis Bacon, and Lucian Freud. Other notable names whose works were offered comprised Frank Auerbach, Constantin Brancusi, Vilhelm Hammershøi, Anselm Kiefer, and Claude Monet.

The scope of the sale encompassed Modern, Contemporary, and Impressionist art, with a particular focus on works from the School of London. Offerings included both paintings and sculptures, reflecting a diverse representation of mediums and artistic expressions.