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Department 02

Modern & Contemporary

Painting, sculpture and works on paper from 1900 to the present day. Lots in this department frequently carry the resale-right symbol; where a jurisdiction levies it, the charge falls to the buyer above the premium.

A mid-century abstract oil painting in a plain oak frame on a paper plate.

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Lots catalogued: 4 lots
Currently open: 4 lots
Next sale: HC-2606 · October 14, 2026

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A mid-century abstract oil painting in ochre, oxblood and slate in a plain oak frame, on a paper plate.

Untitled (composition in ochre and oxblood)

American School, Painted circa 1958

Oil on canvas, in a waxed oak strip frame

Estimate: $60,000 – 90,000
Starting: $45,000

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A restrained modern painting in a narrow grey tonal range with graphite drawing, on a paper plate.

Lot 17 Upcoming

Study in grey

European School, Painted circa 1972

Oil and graphite on canvas

Estimate: $25,000 – 35,000
Starting: $18,000

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A bronze maquette for a standing figure with a dark brown patina on a slate base.

Lot 26 Upcoming

Maquette for a standing figure

British School, Conceived circa 1961, cast later

Bronze with a dark brown patina, on a slate base

Estimate: $18,000 – 25,000
Starting: $12,000

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A studio glass vessel form with a reduced metallic surface, lit to show the iridescence.

Lot 34 Upcoming

Vessel form

Studio glass, Made circa 1979

Blown glass with a metallic surface reduction

Estimate: $4,000 – 6,000
Starting: $2,800

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