Joe Lewis Collection Heads to Auction

The Joe Lewis collection, valued at over $270 million, is set for a record-breaking auction at Sotheby's London this June, acting as a major litmus test for the global blue-chip art market.

Key Takeaways

• 1.The upcoming Sotheby's auction of the Joe Lewis collection is estimated at over USD 270 million, making it the most valuable single-owner sale in UK history.
• 2.The auction serves as a critical test for the high-end art market's liquidity and collector confidence amid a cautious global economic climate.
• 3.Major highlights include works by Gustav Klimt and Amedeo Modigliani, with the Klimt portrait estimated to reach up to USD 40 million.

Table of Contents

• The Joe Lewis Collection Heads to Auction
• The Collector
• Highlights
• AMEDEO MODIGLIANI
• GUSTAV KLIMT

Document Preview

Page 1 of 2

Subscribe for full accessStart Free Trial