Over the course of the last century, a small number of individuals have played a vital role in shaping the unfolding story of 20th-century art. Emily Fisher Landau was a key member of this group: her deep and longstanding involvement with leading institutions; her profound engagement with the art of her time; and her unerring instinct as a collector at the highest level, all combining in one of the greatest patrons of ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

Emily Fisher Landau was deeply involved with leading institutions and the art of her time.

Emily Fisher Landau

Discover masterful examples from the collection by some of the most important artists of the 20th century including Pablo Picasso, Ed Ruscha, Mark Tansey, Cy Twombly and Josef Albers

Highlights of the Emily Fisher Landau Collection Day Sale

Five Decades of Passion

Explore the tensions between visual images and language in this group of works from the collection

Literary Devices

From Cy Twombly to John Baldessari and Shirin Neshat, photographs from across generations comprise a key element of Emily Fisher Landau’s collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Photographs from the Collection

Emily Fisher Landau had an exceptional connoisseurial eye and collected with passion across categories. Within her collection is a group of treasures by artists she supported and collected in depth. From Mark Innerst and Thomas Nozkowski to Lucas Samaras and Ken Price, these works present an opportunity to acquire a piece of this historic collection at a range of approachable price points.

Emily Fisher Landau’s collection boasts an exceptional group of gems from a variety of established and lesser known artists such as Ken Price, Lucas Samaras, Bob Thompson and Mark Innerst.

Treasures from the Collection

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EVP | Chairman, Americas

Lisa Dennison

EVP | Chairman, Contemporary Art

Grégoire Billault

SVP | Vice Chairman, Global Fine Arts

Simon Shaw

SVP | Head of Contemporary Art

David Galperin

SVP | Head of Impressionist and Modern Art, Americas

Julian Dawes

SVP | Head of Contemporary Day Sale, Middle East

Ashkan Baghestani

AVP | Deputy Head of Contemporary Day Auction

Emily Miles

AVP | Head of Session, Contemporary Day Auction

Kathleen Hart

Associate Specialist

Alya Sama

Cataloguer, Day Sale

Carola Reyes Benítez

Cataloguer, Impressionist &amp; Modern Art

Rachel Hansen

SVP | Head of Auctions, Modern & Contemporary Art, Americas

Scott Niichel

VP | Head of Modern Day Auction

Julia Leveille

Meet our Specialists

This November, Sotheby's New York is honored to present The Emily Fisher Landau Collection: An Era Defined, a thoughtful and nuanced collection of modern, post-war and contemporary art that reflects the vital role she played in shaping the story of 20th century art. The result of decades of inquiry and curiosity, the Emily Fisher Landau Collection is synonymous with connoisseurship and quality, and also speaks to Mrs. Fisher Landau’s voracious and instinctive approach to collecting. Presented as a standalone two-part auction during Sotheby's Marquee sale season in New York, The Emily Fisher Landau Collection traces the greatest achievements of art in the past century. The dedicated Day Auction will feature highlights by artist's integral to Mrs. Fisher Landau's broader collection, from Mark Tansey and Ed Ruscha to Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg.