Oscar Wilde's Legacy: A Collector's Journey Through Memorabilia
A significant collection of Oscar Wilde's personal effects, documents, and artworks, meticulously amassed over six decades by bibliophile Jeremy Mason, is set to be auctioned by Bonhams in London. This collection offers an intimate glimpse into the life and dramatic literary career of the iconic Irish writer, from his early successes to his tragic downfall and exile.
Bob Ross Paintings to be Auctioned for Public Broadcasting
Paco Pomet's Surreal Canvases: A Journey into the Absurd
Christie's is set to auction billionaire William I. Koch's extensive Western American art collection, "Visions of the West," coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States. Featuring works by renowned artists like Frederic Remington and Albert Bierstadt, the sale aims for a record-breaking $50 million. The collection includes Remington's 'Coming to the Call,' estimated at $6 million to $8 million, potentially setting a new record for his paintings.
Three additional artworks by television personality Bob Ross are slated for auction at Bonhams this month. These pieces are part of a larger collection of 30 works being sold to generate funds for American Public Television (APT). Following previous successful sales, these auctions aim to provide financial support for public broadcasting initiatives.
Paco Pomet, a renowned artist, is celebrated for his unique oil paintings that infuse a sense of the absurd into everyday scenarios. His works, often monochrome with vibrant, imaginative details like elongated limbs or celestial motifs, create a nostalgic yet surreal experience. Pomet's art, frequently inspired by vintage black-and-white photographs, reinterprets history with a touch of the uncanny. His latest exhibition, 'Planet Circus,' is currently on display at the Richard Heller Gallery in Santa Monica.