Alberto Giacometti, Femme debout (Poseuse I), 1954 (1964), $3m to $5m estimate, is due to be sold at Phillips Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in New York on May 19, 2026. Bronze, 55.2 x 13.3 x 18.7cm. The work has been traded 4 times in the past.
May’s marquee auctions reveal consignments from art world heavyweights Joahn Sayegh-Belchatowski and Ronald Lauder, while Bogotá’s MAMBO contends with Director Martha Ortiz’s departure amid harassment claims, and Italy’s cultural sector navigates significant political interventions.
James Cohan Gallery navigates the Venice Biennale's intricate landscape with an unprecedented four artists prominently featured in the prestigious central exhibition, underscoring its significant commitment to artistic development and market visibility.
The US Supreme Court's decision initially offered a reprieve but President Trump has imposed a new rate of up to 15% and the market still faces financial and logistical hurdles to international trade
The May auction season's significant consignments include works from prominent estates and private collectors, with new insights revealing the discreet sellers behind key pieces by Basquiat, Warhol, and other artists poised to define the market.
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