S otheby’s is pleased to present the selling exhibition Faces in Frame: Portraits Through Time. Bridging historical traditional with contemporary perspectives, this exhibition will feature works by artists such as Richard Prince, George Condo, Pablo Picasso and Robert Home that pay homage to the profound truths of portraiture, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the human experience.
Tracing its origins through centuries, portraiture reveals fundamental truths about humanity and identity, enriching art history with its focus on human subjects. The genre gained prominence during the Renaissance, fueled by humanism and individuality. By the 17th century, the French Royal Academy had elevated portraiture to a status just below history painting, highlighting its role in documenting and celebrating societal figures. Artists, through their distinct visual languages, adeptly capture physical attributes and emotional depth, using their knowledge of anatomy, lighting, and expression to create impactful artworks that resonate across time and place. This fall season, the works in Faces in Frame: Portraits Through Time will highlight the brilliance of portraiture across a mode of artistic interpretations.
“Are we to paint what’s on the face, what’s inside the face, or what’s behind it?”
Constanze Nogler joined Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Department in London in 2015, before moving to New York acting as Head of Sale for the Contemporary Curated auction. Ms Nogler’s expertise spans the 20th century, with particular depth in Contemporary Art.
Having developed her expertise over six years, Ms. Nogler transferred to Sotheby’s Los Angeles office as Assistant Vice President and Director, managing the gallery coordinating both selling exhibitions and private sales worldwide. As one of Sotheby’s leading Contemporary Art experts in the region, Ms. Nogler continues to develop sales for the Contemporary Art auctions on both the buyer and seller end.
Ms. Nogler holds a B.A. in Art History from Ludwig Maximillian University, Munich, a M.A. in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute, London as well as a Gemologist Degree from the G.I.A.
