Freeman’s November 17 Modern and Contemporary Art auction offers something for collectors of all stripes, from Pop Art aficionados to connoisseurs of European Early Modernism. A playful flock of consecutively numbered sheep (Moutons de Pierre) by François-Xavier Lalanne offers a coveted collector’s opportunity; multiple metal sculptures by Harry Bertoia provide a minimalist complement to Lalanne's lighthearted surrealism. A number of drawings populate the sale: figurative works by towering figures of 20th century artistic production, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Alice Neel. Freeman’s specialists' keen knowledge of international market trends influences the selection, including paintings from artists outside traditional art centers: Ángel Botello (Puerto Rico), Ahmed Ben Driss El Yacoubi (Morocco), Theodoros Stamos (Greece), and Manoucher Yektai (Iran). Collectors can also find compelling and striking works by cornerstones of American modern and contemporary production, including Andy Warhol, Robert Indiana, and Sam Gilliam.
