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The must-see lots from Contemporary New York

Christie's is promoting its upcoming Contemporary New York auction series, highlighting key lots from the sale. Specialists from the auction house provide commentary on featured works by artists including Josef Albers, Julie Mehretu, William Edmondson, Maria Pergay, Jeff Koons, and Cy Twombly, detailing their artistic significance and notable provenance.

This preview matters as it signals major market trends and collector interest for the season. The highlighted works, coming from prestigious collections like that of Barbara Jakobson and institutions like Studio in a School, underscore the high-value, blue-chip nature of the auction. The specialist insights offer a curated view of what drives value and desirability in the contemporary and post-war art and design markets.