(Orlando, FL.) - Dozens of important works of art by renowned 20th-century masters such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Marc Chagall will be offered at auction on Saturday, Nov. 8, by Baterbys Art Auction Gallery. The sale will be conducted live and online. Watch the Baterbys website for further details, at www.baterbys.com.

This is some of the finest 20th-century graphic art by noted, listed artists you will find assembled in one sale.

All art will be sold with museum-quality framing and acid-free mattings.

Shipping is offered worldwide, and each artwork comes with a lifetime guarantee to authenticity. That’s a unique offering and a first in the industry. They’re looking forward to a truly remarkable sale.

Baterbys expects a packed showroom for the event, but bidding may also be placed online, in advance, or live through eBayLiveAuctions and iCollector.com. Phone, absentee and e-mail bids will also be accepted. Serious collectors of fine art by 20th-century masters need to mark their calendars for this auction. These are wonderful works by famous artists.

Works by Salvador Dali (1904-1989) include a pair of lithographs done in 1966 and based on the “Our Father” prayer found in Matthew 6:7-13. One is titled Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread and the other Amen. Both are original color lithographs on wove paper and signed and dated in the stone. The dimensions of each are identical, too: 13 inches by 15-7/8 inches. Both are in excellent condition.

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) will be represented by two works. The first, executed circa 1939, is a signed linocut titled Pigeonneau (The Young Pigeon). A linocut is a variation on a woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum, mounted on a wood block, is used for the relief surface on watercolor paper. The other work is an unsigned original 24-color lithograph from 1961 titled Picadores I. Both are excellent.

Offerings by Marc Chagall (1887-1985) include a biblical-themed original color lithograph titled The Garden of Eden (I) (circa 1960, 10-7/16 inches by 13-15/16 inches); and a circus-themed color lithograph on arches wove paper titled Le Cirque Lithographe (circa 1957, 25-14 inches by 16-1/4 inches). Both of these unsigned lithographs exhibit outstanding vibrant and brilliant colors.

Also slated to cross the block on Nov. 8 will be works of art by the following noted artists:

• Amedeo Modigliani (Italian, 1884-1920) - Modigliani was an Italian artist of Jewish heritage, best known for his elongated female figure paintings and sculptures. He moved to Paris in 1906, where he was influenced by his friends in a wide range of genres and movements, and by primitive art.

• Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) – Miro was born in Barcelona and earned international acclaim for his abstract curvilinear design paintings, collages and murals. His work is mostly Surrealistic. Miro despised conventional painting methods and once famously declared an “assassination of painting.”

• Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917) – Degas became famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism (although he rejected the term and preferred to be called a realist). His portraits are some of the finest ever done.

• Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867-1947) – Bonnard is best known for his intense use of color. His complex compositions often depicted sunlit interiors of rooms and gardens, populated with friends and family members. He also painted self-portraits, landscapes, and still lifes of flowers and fruit.

• Maurice de Vlaminck (French, 1876-1958) – Along with Andre Derain and Henri Matisse, Vlaminck is considered one of the leading figures in the Fauve movement (a group of artists who, from 1904 to 1908, were united in their intense use of color). He also was a poet and violinist.

• Jack Levine (Mass./N.Y., born 1915) – Still alive and well in Boston, Levine is an American Social Realist painter and printmaker best known for his satires on modern life, political corruption and biblical narratives. His caricatures are in the mod genre and express unique social commentary.

Baterbys produces quarterly art review books that also serve as catalogs. They are a complete reference to all the artists Baterbys sells for dealers, collectors and new buyers. The catalogs – suitable for coffee table display – feature artist biographies, discussions on the artwork, and full museum descriptions of all the items. The cost is $124 hardcover, $94.99 softcover (less with a subscription).

Baterbys has over 25 years’ experience in the art world and auctioneering. The firm specializes in Internet and live auctions of world-class, authentic artwork, especially 20th-century masters, from Dali through Chagall, Picasso, Fini and numerous post-Impressionists. Baterbys’ main concentration is on rare graphic works. The firm is always accepting quality consignment for future fine art auctions.

For more information on Baterbys and the company’s upcoming calendar of auction dates, you may log on to www.baterbys.com. To consign a single piece of art, an estate or an entire collection, you may call them directly, at (888) 682-9995. Or, you can send them an e-mail, to press@baterbys.com

Oct 7, 2008, TOKYO - Mallet Japan’s Modern and Contemporary auction will be held on October 24th in Tokyo.

Mallet Japan- Modern & Contemporary Art, Evening Sale 081024
Auction: October 24th at 5:00pm
Preview: Oct. 21 to 24 from 10:30am to 7:00pm

Following the 2 astonishing paintings by Shiraga Kazuo which went for almost double its high estimates, Mallet Japan is yet to introduce 2 more masterpieces by the artist in its upcoming evening sale scheduled for October 24th. In its previous evening sale, the 2 paintings, each measuring 162 x 130 cm with an estimate of 10,000,000 - 15,000,000 JPY sold successfully for 31,000,000 JPY and 24,000,000 JPY.

In its upcoming sale, Mallet Japan will be offering a total of 4 paintings by this recently deceased artist, 2 of which with an estimate of 8,000,000-12,000,000 JPY (lot#59 ‘Dattan no Hi (Fire Ritual)’, 97×130cm, 1974; lot#65 ‘Kaibun’, 111×145cm, 1991). Kazuo Shiraga, who died this April at the age of 83, joined Gutai, an avant-garde art group lead by Jiro Yoshiwara, in 1955 and became established as a distinct action painter known for its unique style of painting using his bare feet. By utilizing his body parts instead of the brush, Shiraga achieved embodying trace of action and its speed in his works. This will be a great chance to acquire dynamic works by this one and only artis, Kazuo Shiraga.

Also on offer are 2 works by Atsuko Tanaka, (lot#56 `Untitled`, 33.5×24cm, 800,000-1,300,000 JPY; lot#66 `Untitled`, 92×74cm, 2,000,000-3,000,000 JPY) another representing Gutai painter who experimented not only with 2-dimentional works but also with various means of expressions including installation and performance. In quest of a new mode of art that “no one has ever seen before”, Tanaka came to focus on the realization of ‘Pure Abstraction’ which led her to present form as it is while never assigning any meanings to it. According to Tanaka, lines and circles which form her contemplative paintings are nothing more than what they are and their significance lies only in their emotinal trigging aspects. Those two works on offer vividly represent her unrestrained creativity and notion of “Pure Abstraction”.

The sale also covers a wide range of items from works by emerging artists such as Ayako Rokkaku (lot#62 ‘Untitled’, 1,500,000-2,500,000JPY; lot#51&52 ‘Untitled’ 200,000-300,000 JPY each) and Hiroto Kitagawa (lot#60 ‘Silver Button 2003, Man, Purple’, 300,000-400,000JPY) as well as internationally renowned artists including Yoshitomo Nara (lot#58 ‘Untitled’, 500,000-700,000JPY), Yayoi Kusama (lot#49 ‘Buds (2)’, 2,500,000-3,500,000JPY; lot#63 ‘Coast’, 2,000,000-3,000,000JPY), Tiger Tateishi (lot#64 ‘Untitled’, 400,000-600,000JPY) and Toshimitu Imai (lot#44 ‘Cherry Blossoms’, 200,000-300,000JPY; lot#53 ‘Waves’, 400,000-600,000JPY; lot#54 ‘Le Ciel Brule’, 1,000,000-1,500,000JPY).

Highlights from the section of works by European artists include paintings by Bernard Buffet (lot#126 ‘Nature Morte aux Vases de Moustiers’; lot#136 ‘Paysage’, 5,500,000-6,500,000JPY each), Maurice de Vlaminck (lot# 137 ‘Paysage’, 2,000,000-2,500,000JPY), Pierre-Auguste Renoir (lot#139 ‘Pomme - fragment’, 5,000,000-6,000,000JPY), Maurice Utrillo (lot#135 ‘Versailles’, 2,500,000-3,000,000JPY ; lot#141 ‘Montmartre’, 5,000,000-6,000,000JPY) and Georges d’Espagnat (lot#140 ‘Petit Jardin Sicilien’, 2,000,000-3,000,000JPY).

The sale also includes some interesting works by such American artists as Kenny Scharf (lot#148 ‘Win A’, 500,000-600,000JPY), Julian Schnabel (lot#157 ‘Head’, 1,000,000-1,500,000JPY), Tom Wesselmann (lot#158 ‘Daniele 71′, 6,000,000-7,000,000JPY) and Keith Haring (lot#160 ‘Untitled’, 300,000-500,000JPY).

While offering a number of original works by established European and American artists, the sale also features some representing printed works by such artists as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (lot#67 ‘May Milton’; lot#68 ‘Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender en Buste’, 1,000,000-1,500,000JPY each; lot#69 ‘La passagere du 54 - Promenade en Yacht’, lot#70 ‘Babylone d’Allemagne’, 1,5000,000-2,000,000JPY each), Egon Schiele (lot#71 ‘Kauernde’, 800,000-1,300,000JPY) and Andy Warhol (lot#108 ‘25 Cats Name(d) Sam and One Blue Pussy’ complete set, 7,000,000-9,000,000JPY).

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LARCHMONT, NY - On Monday, October 13, 2008 at 6:00 pm, Clarke will offer 40 Old Master paintings fresh from a Scarsdale estate; Spanish Colonial art and sculpture from an operatic estate; 18th and 19th century furniture from various estates; fine modern art and midcentury modern from a Stamford collector.

This sale coincides with the celebration of Clarke’s Tenth Anniversary in its Larchmont location and typifies the company’s historic ability to uncover the exceptional from estates and consignors throughout the greater New York region.

This sale, however, is unusual in its Old Master collection, fresh from a Scarsdale estate, with forty Italian and Dutch paintings on canvas and panel. Coincidentially, Clarke also obtained a large group of Spanish Colonial paintings and sculpture from a Manhattan estate.

Antiques are highlighted by an early French bombe serpentine-front commode, a period blackamoor console, a 17th-18th Century tapestry, antique Spanish pieces, and more.

Other fine art highlights include an 18th Century oil by Angelo Maria Crivelli of game birds, a signed period still life; modern art by Marcia Marx, Maurice Ghiglion-Green, Ramon Santiago and Michael Baxte.

Decorative highlights are a lacquered rosewood dining table, a massive sculpture of a saint, an antique Tyrolean house, and antique iron sconces among others.

Midcentury modern is highlighted by the Probber suite, John Stuart bachelor chests, Silkeborg rosewood tables, and more.

Fine watches are a midcentury Movado Ermetophon and a P.H.Ferrot. enameled pocket watch, possibly gold-filled.

Much more being catalogued as this goes to press…

Founder and owner Ronan Clarke notes that “this is a surprising sale, even for Clarke, with its great collection of Old Masters as well as the Spanish Colonial pieces. But we still have the midcentury, the antique furniture, fine art, carpets and decorative pieces that have kept this auction thriving for the past ten years.”

Note:Auction to take place at 6:00 pm Monday October 13 with previews Friday and Saturday, October 10-11, 12 Noon to 6:00 pm, and day-of-auction, 12 Noon to auction start. For further information, please call Clarke at 914-833-8336 or visit its website at www.clarkeny.com

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HONG KONG - Sotheby’s sale of Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings, held on its third day of sales in its autumn 2008 series at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, brought HK$71,625,748 (US$9,165,947), far exceeding its high estimate (est. HK$35.1-48.5 million / US$4.5-6.2 million). The sale, which included works by prominent artists from countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia, again set a new record for a Contemporary Southeast Asian work of art at auction when Indonesian artist I Nyoman Masriadi’s The Man From Bantul (The Final Round), 2000, an impressive triptych conveying the resolve of the human spirit, sold for HK$7,820,000 (US$1,000,725) after lively bidding, five times its high estimate (lot 838, est. HK$1-1.5 million). The previous record was just set in Sotheby’s Evening Sale of Contemporary Asian Art on October 4th, when Sotheby’s also set artist records for numerous other Indonesian artists, including Affandi, Agus Suwage and Handiwirman Saputra. Additional artist records were set in today’s sale for works by Rudi Mantofani, Dipo Andy and Jumaldi Alfi, among others. The majority of the works in today’s sale fetched many times their pre-sale estimates.

Mr. Mok Kim Chuan, Sotheby’s Head of Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings, commented, “We are thrilled with the results of today’s sale, which showed the growing interest and great appeal of Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art. Prices achieved new levels for the category, and the record that we set earlier this week for a Contemporary Southeast Asian work of art was subsequently broken in today’s sale by a substantial amount, showing a vibrant market. New buyers crossing over from other collecting categories had a significant presence in today’s sale, and notably at the top end. This follows our spectacular sales total achieved last season, further validating our decision to hold sales in this category in Hong Kong after relocating from Singapore earlier this year.”

(I) CONTEMPORARY
In addition to the exceptional record price achieved for I Nyoman Masriadi (b. 1973)’sThe Man From Bantul (The Final Round), a number of other works by Masriadi fetched impressive prices today, including Petualanganku Berakhir Setelah Ketemu Ibumu (My Adventure Ended After I Met Your Mother), which sold for HK$2,900,000 (US$371,113) (lot 895, est. HK$250/350,000), and Too Small, which achieved HK$1,820,000 (US$232,905) (lot 808, est. HK$250/350,000), both bringing many times their high estimates.

Sotheby’s again set a record for the work of Rudi Mantofani (b. 1973) following the record price achieved in its series of spring 2008 sales last season. Pohon-Pohon Langit (Sky Trees) sold for HK$3,020,000 (US$386,469), bringing almost eight times its high estimate (lot 868, est. HK$280,000 – $380,000). Executed from 2005 to 2007, the acrylic on canvas work is highly personal. By depicting trees floating in the sky, appearing and fading like a cloud that is easily blown away, Mantofani alludes to both the strength and fragility of the human condition.

(II) MODERN
The top lot of the modern session was Heimkehrende Javaner (Javanese Returning Home), circa 1924, by German artist Walter Spies (1895 – 1942), which achieved HK$9,380,000 (US$1,200,359), far exceeding its high estimate (lot 913, est. HK$5.5–7.5 million). The work depicts five solemn Balinese figures walking across the foreground, expressing natural dignity and beauty. One of the cover lots of the sale, Balinese Dancers by Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès’, (1880 – 1958) which depicts dancers in different positions and a woman weaving, sold for HK$3,620,000 (US$463,251) (lot 918, est. HK$3–4 million). Works by Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès in his Balinese oeuvre is some of the most soughtafter modern Southeast Asian paintings.

Works by one of the founding fathers of Indonesian Modernism, Affandi (1907– 1990), also sold well. Banyan Tree, the maestro’s strongest depiction of his favoured subject matter, symbolising wisdom and serenity, brought HK$1,940,000 (US$248,262) (lot 920, est. HK$780,000 – $1.2 million), and Ginza, Toyko, 1970, achieved HK$1,460,000 (US$186,836) (lot 910, est. HK$700,000 –$900,000),