“Black Venus” (2005)

Mark Bradford’s mixed media work, “Black Venus” (2005), which carries an estimate of $5 million to $7 million, hits the block at Phillips in New York on May 17.
Mark Bradford’s mixed media work, “Black Venus” (2005), which carries an estimate of $5 million to $7 million, hits the block at Phillips in New York on May 17.
Kerry James Marshall’s “Untitled (Blanket Couple)” (2014), which carries an estimate of $3.5 million to $5.5 million, goes under the gavel at Phillips in New York on May 17.
Robert Motherwell’s “At Five in the Afternoon” (1971), tagged at $12 million to $18 million, will be offered at Phillips in New York on May 17.
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s acrylic on panel “Flexible” (1984), which hits the block at Phillips in New York on May 17, is expected to fetch in excess of $20 million.
Jenny Holzer’s LED work, “Truisms: UNEX sign,” is among 38 lots going under the gavel at Phillips in New York on May 17. Executed in 1983, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist’s proof. It carries an estimate of $150,000 to $200,000.
Maurizio Cattelan’s football inspired work, “Museums League” (2018), will be offered by Phillips in New York on May 17. Proceeds from the sale of the piece, estimated at $20,0000 to $30,000, will benefit the Brooklyn Museum.
Jean-Paul Engelen, Deputy Chairman for the Americas at Phillips in New York