Rago/Wright's Postwar and Contemporary Art sale in New York will take place on May 21, 2025, featuring over 200 lots of 20th- and 21st-century works including painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Highlights include Nick Cave's *Soundsuit* (2010), Deborah Butterfield's *Red* (1992), Cindy Sherman's *Untitled #416* (2004), Tom Wesselmann's *From Nude Painting Print* (1988/1989), and Bernard Buffet's *Bouquet jaune fond orange* (1966), with estimates ranging from $70,000 to $150,000. Previews will be held in New York and Lambertville, New Jersey from May 13 to May 21.
This sale matters because it showcases a robust selection of significant works by trailblazing women artists and major figures of postwar and contemporary art, including a rediscovered Magritte, reflecting current market trends and collector interest in diverse, socially engaged art. The auction's emphasis on pieces that address themes of identity, social justice, and consumerism highlights the enduring relevance of these artists in today's cultural discourse.