"This year's upper bracket is striking for both its concentration-Sotheby's dominates the top end almost entirely-and its breadth across major 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century names. From a trio of Klimts to a near-perfect Max Ernst sculpture to a seven-figure dinosaur at Phillips, the sales reflect a market that's not exuberant so much as selectively confident-and clearly gaining momentum."
"Sotheby's leads the season with a formidable Klimt trio from the Lauder Collection. One work towers over the others: Bildnis Elisabeth Lederer, the six-by-four-foot portrait commissioned by Serena and August Lederer, the artist's most important patrons. Klimt painted their daughter at the height of his powers, orchestrating a blend of ornament, color, and iconography that makes the picture as much a monument to Viennese modernism as it is a likeness."
Even in a cautious, recalibrating market, the November marquee sales in New York continue to attract concentrated buyer attention. Trophy works are rarer and bidders more selective, but top houses with blue-chip material can shape the season. The upper bracket is notable for concentration—Sotheby's dominating the top end—and for breadth across 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century names. Highlights range from a Klimt trio and a near-perfect Max Ernst sculpture to a seven-figure dinosaur at Phillips. More than $1.5 billion is on offer across Phillips, Sotheby's, and Christie's, a substantial increase from last year. Previews are complete and sales begin next week.
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