Weekend Gallery Guide

It's supposed to be almost 80 degrees in New York today which would make it a great day to visit the Frieze Art Fair on Randall's Island. Over 180 of the world's leading galleries will be exhibiting their works inside and out and some of New York's best restaurants are on hand when you need a pick me up. Getting there is half the fun too. You can take the ferry or the Joe Fresh Shuttle Bus.  

Frieze Art Fair New York

Randall's Island

Friday, May 10: 11am–7pm

Saturday, May 11: 11am–7pm

Sunday, May 12 : 11am–7pm

Monday, May 13: 11am–6pm

Tickets $42

Students $26

When the rain returns on Saturday, I recommend heading inside to take advantage of all the new gallery openings.  Elizabeth Peyton will be showing her new works at Gavin Brown through May 13th.

One of my favorite art books that was also on Jenna Lyons desk is Cecily Brown.  I've never seen her work in person so I'm excited to head over to Gagaosian Gallery on Madison Avenue to see her new show.  It will be on view through June 22nd. 

While at Gagosian on Madison Avenue, why not stop in and see the Dennis Hopper: The Lost Album show also up through June 22nd. It includes the actor's photographs from the 1960's that haven't been exhibited since the 1970's.

While you're uptown, why not pop over to Sotheby's to see the amazing Man Made: Jean-Michel Basquiat.  I've already seen this one and can attest that it's worth seeing before it ends on June 9th. 

If you prefer to stay downtown, then make sure you check out the Anselm Kiefer show at Gagosian at the  West 21st Street gallery. 

Bon Weekend!

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Brooke Astor Auction

Brooke Astor was a New York legend and living landmark with alive.  She married into one of the country's richest families and became a champion of many worthy causes and institutions in New York.  It is these charities and causes that will benefit from the auction of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor next week at Sotheby's. I had the pleasure of touring the exhibition on view through Sunday, September 23, 2012 yesterday and it's worth a trip uptown.  The designer of the exhibit replicated as best he could the placement of furniture and objects as they were in her New York Park Avenue apartment and Holly Hill, her home in Briarcliff Manor, New York.  It's really quite lovely. 

There is really something for everyone from practically brand new upholstered chairs and sofas, miles of books, Chinoiserie art and objects, dog paintings, cases of china and silver, and exquisite jewelry.  The artwork was what caught my eye and I so wish I could bid on it all especially since it's all for a good cause. Those of you not in New York can view the entire catalog online and even bid online.  Bonne chance!

Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor

Viewing: September 17 - 23, 2012

Auction:  September 24 and 25, 2012

Times: 10:00am and 2:00pm both days 

Sotheby's 

1334 York Avenue

New York, NY 10021

The New York Drawing Rom

The Drawing Room as it appears at Sotheby's. 

The early Louis XV carved giltwood mirror circa 1725 is lot #101 and has a pre-sale estimate of $8,000-12,000. 

Mrs. Astor in the drawing room with her beloved dachshunds. 

The Drawing Room

The Axminster carpet from England is lot # 105 and one of my favorite items up for auction. 

These are my favorite chairs in the auction.  There are four Louis XV gray painted and carved fauteuils in lot #122 and two separate matching bergere in lots #118 and #119. If anyone can name the fabric, please let me know. 

The Dining Room

The stunning George III giltwood pier mirror is lot #156.

This gorgeous Samson porcelain zoological dinner service is lot #205. 

The Dining Room

The Sitting Room contains many reverse painted Chinese export mirrors now up for auction. 

The Master Bedroom

Holly Hill, Briarcliff Manor, New York

The stairs were lined with dog paintings now up for auction. 

Raoul Dufy is one of my favorite fauve artists and his painting Sailboats from 1935 is lot #487.  

This gorgeous Chinoiserie screen is lot #443. 

The Blue Bedroom houses a pair of Louis XV style gray painted Lits a la Polonaise now part of lot # 789. 

The Cardinal's Room

The yellow painted four-poster tester bed in lot #679 has a pre-sale estimate of only $500-700. 

This stack of monogrammed T. Anthony luggage was the hit of Instagram when I posted it Monday.  The grouping is lot #819 and has a pre-sale estimate of $1,500-2,500.  

Brooke Astor serving tea in Maine. 

Photos from the New York apartment and Holly Hill via Sotheby's
Photos taken at Sotheby's were taken by me and may not be used without permission. 

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