The article highlights several notable artworks heading to auction and art fairs in September 2024. These include M.F. Husain's "Untitled (Horses)" (1971) at Christie's New York, estimated at $100,000–$150,000, following a record-breaking sale of another Husain work earlier this year. Also featured are Leonor Fini's embroidered cat mask (around 1960) at Weinstein Gallery during Independent 20th Century in New York, Dorothea Tanning's "Katchina and Her Soul" (1951) at Sotheby's London, and Alberto Giacometti's "Small Head of Elsa Schiaparelli" (around 1935) at FAB Paris.
These selections matter because they reflect key trends in the art market: the surging demand for modern Indian art, exemplified by Husain's record prices, and the enduring fascination with Surrealist and mid-century works by female artists like Fini and Tanning. The pieces also offer insight into the personal lives and inspirations of their creators—from Husain's childhood fascination with horses to Tanning's mystical bond with her dog—adding narrative depth that drives collector interest.