Christie’s auctions of 20th and 21st Century Art celebrates dialogues between modern masters and contemporary artists in special ways. From changing the course of art history through conceptual frameworks of the present day, the sale staged on 13th October in the afternoon, honours singular styles and identities.

Showcasing the exceptional private collections of entrepreneur and polymath Sam Josefowitz and Austrian collecting duo Anne and Wolfgang Titze, the auction house continues to bring masterpieces to the forefront.

In his impressive paintings and sculptures, American artist Louis Fratino exults frank and direct gay sexuality. His work celebrates bodily landscapes, eroticism and life. His subjects are mostly staged in domestic interiors or natural environments. One of this year’s Christie’s highlights is Louis Fratino’s Hannah’s bathroom from 2018. The gorgeous painting features a main character and a mirroring play on desire and sexuality. Read his 2019 interview with Art is Alive here.

With additional works by Gauguin, Basquiat, El Anatsui, and Warhol, the sale promises to bring excitement to audiences in London and Paris. Guests at the preview included a curious Raf Simons.