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contemporarymasters

Opera Gallery New York presents the exhibition entitled Contemporary Masters. The show will feature a selection of artists whose names

and works shaped a new chapter in art history, ushering in what is known today as the Contemporary Art movement.

After World War II ended, and a new global era began to prosper, so did the basic tenets of art. The modern gave way to the contemporary in which

art was born from the artist’s lifestyle and immediate culture. Art became a more commercial form of expression, influenced by the here-and-now, and slowly began to become part of major public art institutions, as well

as private collections and galleries, and a profitable way for art dealers and auction houses to not only make a living, but also bring contemporary thoughts, ideas and mediums to the masses, making art accessible to all.

Artists such as Andy Warhol, who fathered the movement, was influenced by the changing capitalistic society of the 1960s, while 20 years later,

Keith Haring challenged the viewer by putting his fears and concerns about that changing society onto canvas and paper. Haring’s contemporary,

Jean-Michel Basquiat, furthered the artistic language by working in new mediums such as chalk and crayon, but also by placing his work in

unconventional places such as on the sides of public buildings and subway walls. Arman and Fernando Botero, working in both painting and sculpture,

kept, and still keep the viewer talking and interested in their objects on canvas and figurative sculptures, respectively.

Contemporary Masters features 17 of the most original artists from the postwar period through modern day art history, such as Sam Francis,

Yves Klein, Roy Lichtenstein, Marc Quinn, David Mach, Manolo Valdés and Tom Wesselmann to name a few. These artists built the foundation and

contributed new and unique techniques and painting styles that both established and emerging artists today reference in their work.

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arman

jean-michel basquiat

fernando botero

bernard buffet

alexander calder

sam francis

keith haring

yves klein roy lichtenstein

david mach

marcel mouly

marc quinn

antonio seguí

théo tobiasse

manolo valdés

andy warhol

tom wesselmann

Untitled, circa 2002Untitled, 2003Marmelade de porcelaine chinoise, 1989UntitledUntitled (four works), 1981Wedding night, 2009Mujer, 1980La Toilette, 2009Woman on a bed, 2011Woman, 1987Trois jacinthes dans un vase, 1952Pot de jacinthes, 1952La Plage, 1952Bouquet de soucis, 1979Untitled, circa 1970Stripes and stripes, 1970Untitled, 1965Red, yellow, blue #6, 11 Jan. 1987Untitled, 13 April 1984Untitled, 7 June 1987L’Esclave de Michel-Ange, 1962Untitled, 1995Indian chief at teepee, 1952MarilynPicasso, cubist womanStanding gorillaLes deux femmes, 1997La Séance de spiritisme, 1952La Lapone, 1954Frozen floods of SouthamptonCon los pies en la tierraCredulosLa Danse du fou, 1975Sur la route de Bersabée, 1968Sur l’autre rive de la Seine, 1963Cabeza con mariposas plateada, 2009Female figure with plants, 1955Marilyn Monroe, 1967Aeroplane, 1983Love, 1983Lincoln Center ticket, 1967UntitledToy painting, fish, 1983Monica nude with Matisse, 1995

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arman (1928 - 2005)

Untitled, circa 2002Jet on canvas with sliced ukulele, unique piece81 x 60 cm - 31.9 x 23.6 in.

certificate

Arman has confirmed the authenticity of this work

arman (1928 - 2005) Untitled, 2003

Sliced violin with acrylic paint on canvas, unique piece81,2 x 61 x 10,2 cm - 32 x 24 x 4 in.

provenance

Private collection, France

certificate

This work is registered in the Arman Archives under the reference No. APA # 8021.03.110

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arman (1928 - 2005) Untitled

Mixed media, edition of 99155 x 104 cm - 61 x 41 in.

arman (1928 - 2005) Marmelade de porcelaine chinoise,1989Inclusion of porcelain in plexiglas, unique piece120,4 x 89,4 x 11,9 cm - 47.4 x 35.2 x 4.7 in.

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jean-michel basquiat (1960 - 1988)

Untitled (four works),1981Wax crayon on paper43,8 x 31,8 cm - 17.2 x 12.5 in.

provenance

Private collection, New YorkAcquired by the present owner from the above

certificate

The Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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fernando botero (1932 - )

Mujer,1980Signed and dated ‘Botero 80’ (lower right corner)

Oil on canvas laid down on board39 x 34 cm - 15.3 x 13.4 in.

certificate

Fernando Botero has confirmed the authenticity of this work

fernando botero (1932 - )

Wedding night, 2009Signed and dated ‘Botero 09’ (lower right corner)Oil on canvas37 x 54 cm - 14.6 x 21.2 in.

certificate

Fernando Botero has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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fernando botero (1932 - ) Woman on a bed, 2011

Signed and dated ‘Botero 11’ (lower right corner)Oil on canvas

70 x 93 cm - 27.5 x 36.6 in.

certificate

Fernando Botero has confirmed the authenticity of this work

fernando botero (1932 - )

La Toilette, 2009Signed and dated ‘Botero 09’ (lower right corner)Watercolor on paper106 x 74 cm - 41.7 x 29.1 in.

certificate

Fernando Botero has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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fernando botero (1932 - )

Woman,1987Signed and dated ‘Botero 87’ (lower right corner)Oil on canvas108 x 89,7 cm - 42.5 x 35.3 in.

certificate

Fernando Botero has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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bernard buffet (1928 -1999)

Trois jacinthes dans un vase,1952Signed and dated ‘Bernard Buffet 52’ (upper right corner)Oil on canvas65 x 50 cm - 25.6 x 19.7 in.

provenance

Galerie de l’Élysée, Paris

certificate

Maurice Garnier has confirmed the authenticity of this work

bernard buffet (1928 -1999)

Pot de jacinthes,1952Signed and dated ‘Bernard Buffet 52’ (center right)

Oil on canvas65 x 50 cm - 25.6 x 19.7 in.

provenance

Galerie Maurice Garnier, ParisAnon. sale: Christie’s New York, May 9, 2000, lot 243

Acquired by the previous owner (2000)Anon. sale: Christie’s New York, May 10, 2007, lot 385

certificate

Maurice Garnier has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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bernard buffet (1928 -1999) Bouquet de soucis,1979

Signed ‘Bernard Buffet’ (upper left corner); dated ‘79’ (lower left)Oil on canvas

81 x 65 cm - 31.9 x 25.6 in.

certificate

Maurice Garnier has confirmed the authenticity of this work

bernard buffet (1928 -1999) La Plage,1952Signed and dated ‘Bernard Buffet 52’ (lower left)Watercolor and pencil on paper50 x 65 cm - 19.7 x 25.6 in.

certificate

Maurice Garnier has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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alexander calder (1898 -1976)

Untitled, circa 1970Gouache on paper56 x 76 cm - 22 x 29.9 in.

certificate

This work is registered by the Calder Foundation under the reference No. A06072

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alexander calder (1898 -1976)

Stripes and stripes,1970Signed and dated ‘Calder 70’ (center right)

Gouache on paper74,9 x 109,2 cm - 29.5 x 43 in.

provenance

Perls Galleries, New YorkPrivate collection, USA (acquired from the above)

Sale: Sotheby’s New York, Contemporary Art (Part 1), Nov. 17, 1999, lot 41Private collection, UK

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sam francis (1923 -1994)

Untitled,1965Acrylic on paper74 x 102 cm - 29.1 x 40.1 in.

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keith haring (1958 - 1990)

Red, yellow, blue #6 (Portrait of Tereza),11 Jan.1987Acrylic and oil on canvas

91,5 x 122 cm - 36 x 48 in.

certificate

The Estate of Keith Haring has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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keith haring (1958 - 1990)

Untitled,13 April 1984Signed and dated ‘© K. Haring APRIL 13, 1984’ (on the overlap)Acrylic on canvas151,8 x 151,8 cm - 59.8 x 59.8 in.

provenance

Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New YorkGalerie Paul Maenz, CologneAcquired from the above by the present owner

exhibited

Cologne, Galerie Paul Maenz, Keith Haring, May 3 - May 30, 1984Berlin, DaimlerChrysler Contemporary, Private / Corporate: Werke aus der Daimler Kunst Sammlung: Ein Dialog (Private / Corporate; Works from the Daimler Art Collection: A Dialogue), May 28 - July 21, 2002, p. 34

literature

Paul Maenz, Keith Haring at Paul Maenz, Cologne, 1984, p. 5Galerie Paul Maenz, Ausstellungs-saison (Exhibition Season) 1983-84, Cologne, 1984, p. 13Germano Celant and Ida Gianelli, Keith Haring, Milan, 1994, p. 37Private / Corporate: Werke aus der Daimler Kunst: Ein Dialog (Private/Corporate: Works from the Daimler Art Collection: A Dialogue), DaimlerChrysler Contemporary, Berlin, 2002, p. 34

certificate

The Keith Haring Studio LLC has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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keith haring (1958 - 1990) Untitled, 7 June 1987Signed and dated ‘K. Haring JUNE 7 1987’ (on the reverse)Ink on paper69,9 x 85,1 cm - 27.5 x 33.5 in.

provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

yves klein (1928 -1962)

L’Esclave de Michel-Ange,1962Signed ‘Yves Klein’ (under the base)

Pure pigment and synthetic resin on resin, edition of 300 + 50 marked I / L to L / L60 x 22 x 15 cm - 23.6 x 8.7 x 5.9 in.

certificate

The Yves Klein Archives have confirmed the authenticity of this work

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roy lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)

Untitled,1995Signed, dated and numbered ‘rf Lichtenstein 95, /75’ (lower center)Screenprint in colors, edition of 75Printed and published by Gemini G.E.L.33 x 40,6 cm - 13 x 16 in.

roy lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)

Indian chief at teepee,1952Signed ‘Lichtenstein’ (lower right)

Oil on canvas101,6 x 76,2 cm - 40 x 30 in.

provenance

John Heller Gallery, New YorkWashington Gallery, Indianapolis (1978)

Private collection, Palm Beach

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david mach (1956 - )

MarilynCoat hangers, edition of 450 x 65 x 80 cm - 19.7 x 25.6 x 31.5 in.

david mach (1956 - )

Picasso cubist womanMatchhead, edition of 4

53 x 30 x 30 cm - 21 x 12 x 12 in.

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david mach (1956 - )

Standing gorillaCoat hangers, edition of 3191 x 172 x 97 cm - 75.2 x 67.7 x 38.2 in.

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marcel mouly (1918- 2008)

Les deux femmes,1997Signed and dated ‘M. Mouly 97’ (lower right corner)Acrylic on canvas146 x 114 cm - 57.5 x 44.9 in.

marcel mouly (1918- 2008)

La Séance de spiritisme,1952Signed and dated ‘M. Mouly 52’ (lower right corner)

Oil on canvas89 x 116 cm - 35 x 45.7 in.

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marcel mouly (1918- 2008)

La Lapone,1954Signed and dated ‘M. Mouly 54’ (lower left corner)Oil on canvas20 x 40 cm - 7.9 x 15.7 in.

marc quinn (1964- )

Frozen floods of SouthamptonOil on canvas

130,3 x 191,8 cm - 51.3 x 75.5 in.

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antonio seguí (1934 - )

Con los pies en la tierra Acrylic on canvas100 x 100 cm - 39.4 x 39.4 in.

antonio seguí (1934 - )

Credulos Acrylic on canvas

146 x 114 cm - 57.5 x 44.9 in.

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théo tobiasse (1927- 2012)

La Danse du fou,1975Titled ‘la danse du fou’ (upper center); signed ‘Théo Tobiasse’ (lower right)Oil on canvas65 x 81 cm - 25.6 x 31.9 in.

théo tobiasse (1927- 2012)

Sur la route de Bersabée,1968Titled ‘Sur la route du Bersabée’ (upper center); signed ‘Théo Tobiasse’ (upper right)

Oil on canvas61 x 50 cm - 24 x 19.7 in.

provenance

Madden Galleries, London

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théo tobiasse (1927- 2012)

Sur l’autre rive de la Seine,1963Titled ‘sur l’autre rive de la seine’ (upper left); signed ‘Théo Tobiasse’ (center right)

Oil on canvas81 x 100 cm - 31.9 x 39.4 in.

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manolo valdés (1942 - )

Cabeza con mariposas plateada, 2009Aluminium, edition of 974 x 77 x 61 cm - 29.1 x 30.3 x 24 in.

provenance

The artist’s studio

certificate

Manolo Valdés has confirmed the authenticity of this work

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andy warhol (1928 - 1987)

Marilyn Monroe,1967Signed, stamped and numbered

Screenprint in color, edition of 250Printer: Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., New York, USA

Publisher: Factory Additions, New York, USA91,4 x 91,4 cm - 36 x 36 in.

andy warhol (1928 - 1987)

Female figure with plants,1955Ink and watercolor57,8 x 36,8 cm - 22.7 x 14.5 in.

provenance

Anthony d’Offay, London

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andy warhol (1928 - 1987)

Aeroplane,1983Silkscreen on canvas 30 x 35,5 cm - 11.8 x 14 in.

provenance

Andy Warhol Foundation (1998)Lary PowellPrivate collection, Miami

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andy warhol (1928 - 1987)

Love,1983Signed and numbered ‘Andy Warhol / 100’ (lower left corner)Screenprint in color on Rives BFK paper, edition of 100 + 10 AP + 2 PP + 5 EP + 7 HCPrinter: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, USA; Ryoichi Ishida, Tokyo, JapanPublisher: Form K.K, Tokyo, Japan66 x 49,8 cm - 26 x 13.8 in.

andy warhol (1928 - 1987)

Lincoln Center ticket,1967Screenprint on paper, edition of 500

114,3 x 61 cm - 45 x 24 in.

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andy warhol (1928 - 1987)

Toy painting, fish,1983Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen ink on canvas

27,9 x 35,6 cm - 11 x 14 in.

provenance

The Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York

certificate

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. has confirmed the authenticity of this work, under the reference No. PA .20.181

andy warhol (1928 - 1987)

UntitledInscribed ‘Shoe of the evening, beautiful shoe (lower center)Offset lithograph and watercolor on paper25 x 30 cm - 9.8 x 11.8 in.

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tom wesselmann (1931- 2004)

Monica nude with Matisse, 1995Etching

96,5 x 152,4 cm - 38 x 60 in.

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