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6 Standout Lots at Showplace’s Important Fine Art and Design Auction
Six works worth watching in Showplace’s fall sale, spanning 19th-century landscape painting through post-war American abstraction.
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Showplace, New York, will stage the autumn edition of its Important Fine Art and Design Auction, bringing together a diverse selection of fine art, sculpture, collectible design, and decorative arts, drawn from prominent estates and collections in New York and beyond. Spanning more than a century of art history, the sale includes pieces from many important art historical figures, including J.M.W. Turner, Fernand Léger, and Theodoros Stamos, among others.
Blue-Chip Names Anchor Showplace’s Art and Design Auction
From Yayoi Kusama to Alexander Calder, Showplace New York’s May auction has an impressive roster of artists on offer. Taking place at the height of the spring season, New York’s Showplace is gearing up for their Important Fine Art and Design Auction on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Bringing together everything from Old Masters to contemporary voices, painting and sculpture to decorative arts and important design, together the sale showcases an incredible breadth of art history. With iconic blue-chip names like Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, and Alexander Calder to emerging names, we parsed through the 145 lots and rounded up a few key highlights below that inspire close watching.
The Important Fine Art and Design Auction will take place this October 20, 2024
New York, NY, October 07, 2024 –(PR.com)– Another edition of Showplace New York’s Important Fine Art and Design sale is set to return on October 20, 2024, offering everything from furniture to jewelry and luxury accessories—and as has come to be expected from the house’s presentations, a dazzling selection of fine art. Featuring everything from sculptures by 20th-century masters to prints by contemporary icons (including I Fought the Law (2004) a print by irreverent street artist Banksy), the sale is not to be missed.
When the Antiques Have to Go (New York Times)
As modern homebuyers favor bright, minimalist interiors, traditional antiques can make homes harder to sell and often reduce perceived value. The article explores the emotional and financial challenges of downsizing, the declining market for antique furniture, and expert advice from real estate agents, designers, and auction professionals on balancing treasured antiques with contemporary design to maximize a home’s appeal