Lyon & Turnbull is presenting the 14th edition of its MODERN MADE sale, featuring a curated selection of modern and contemporary art, design, craft, and studio ceramics. Highlights include a private collection of early 2000s contemporary art, Modern British Art from Sickert to the post-war period, and works by European artists such as Klimt, Picasso, and Braque, alongside a rare wartime piece by Jankel Adler. The sale also emphasizes Kinetic and Light Art, design pieces led by an early Ettore Sottsass Carlton bookcase, and concludes with part two of the Y2K! collection featuring works by John Sonsini, Barnaby Furnas, and Elizabeth Peyton.
This sale matters because it reflects the evolving interplay between art, design, and craft, showcasing how these works were originally created and continue to be lived with today. By bridging historical Modern British Art with contemporary pieces from a transformative early-2000s moment, the auction highlights cross-disciplinary exchange and the enduring relevance of experimental practices. It also provides a snapshot of current market trends, where studio ceramics and design objects are increasingly valued alongside traditional fine art.