For over seventy years, the Abrams family has introduced art into the homes of millions of readers worldwide through the publishing of beautifully illustrated and meticulously written art books. Harry N. Abrams and his son Robert (affectionately known as Bob) amassed a collection for themselves of the same uncompromising quality, scholarly depth, and cutting edge as the fine art and illustrated book industry they pioneered.
This Fall, Sotheby's is pleased to offer a selection of works from the Abrams Family Collection across a dedicated live and online sale this September, with further works to be offered in various owner sales throughout the season. The September 27th live auction will be led by Isamu Noguchi's striking marble, Study for Energy Void from 1971, as well as important works by Alex Katz, Bob Thompson, Marisol, Chryssa, Tom Wesselmann, Robert Indiana and Fernando Botero. Open for bidding 20-30 September, the online auction features additional works by Marisol, as well as standout examples by John Wesley, Kenneth Noland, Christo, Lee Bontecou, Dan Christensen, Arman and more—many of whom were cherished friends of the Abrams family and featured as the subjects of the well-known monographs produced by Abbeville Press, Bob and Harry’s publishing house.
