Auctionata Presents MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART Auction - Warhol, Chagall, Picasso & More, 11/16

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Auctionata is proud to announce its Modern & Contemporary Art auction, featuring a fine selection of paintings, prints and lithographs by notable artists including Andy Warhol, Richard Artschwager, Marc Chagall and Mel Bochner. Curated by Auctionata's Prints & Contemporary Art specialist, Deborah Ripley, the lots collectively showcase the evolution of Pop Art through the 1980s. The auction will commence at 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, November 16, 2014, streaming live online at www.auctionata.com.

This dynamic sale features many new-to-auction works as well as pieces from private collections. The lots showcase the experimental nature of modern and contemporary art, as well as the development of pop art in response to contemporary culture.

Among the 133 lots, the most anticipated items include:

• Andy Warhol's John Wayne, 1986, color screenprint unique trial proof. Starting bid: $50,000
• Mel Bochner's Blah Blah Blah, 2009, oil on black velvet. Starting bid: $11,000
• Roy Lichtenstein's Sweet Dreams, Baby!, 1965, screenprint. Starting bid: $50,000
• Pablo Picasso's Sries 347: 153, 1969, etching. Starting bid: $5,000
• Marc Chagall's Coq Violiniste, 1974, monotype. Starting bid: $17,000

"We're delighted to present our inaugural sale, which has an excellent selection of important prints and unique works by Contemporary and Modern masters including Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall and Roy Lichtenstein," says Deborah Ripley. "Many of the works have been in private collections for decades and will be appearing at auction for the first time. This versatile sale will appeal to both beginning and seasoned collectors thanks to its visual diversity and wide range of price points."

For the entire catalogue and more information about this auction, visit:
http://auctionata.com/s/173/modern-contemporary-art-november-2014

About Auctionata:
Auctionata provides the world access to live auctions anywhere and is the global leader in online sales of fine art, antiques and luxury collectibles. Through its patented technology, Auctionata has transferred the classical backdrop of the auction room to the internet, providing bidders with live stream auctions, real-time information on the bidding activities of the participants and the ability to place bids globally. With over 250 specialists around the world, Auctionata has the largest network of renowned experts who value, authenticate, and curate art objects for customers. Since its founding in 2012, Auctionata has processed more than 70,000 valuation requests. Auctionata also offers an online shop curated by experts, ranging from paintings, jewelry, Asian art, porcelain, design and antiques. The fast-growing shop offers more than 15,000 items with prices ranging from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars, making Auctionata the online destination to share the love for unique objects.

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