The Facts
On September 22, 2026, Christie's announced it will offer The Collection of Herbert Lust during New York's Fall Marquee Week of Sales. The collection is led by Alberto Giacometti's bronze "Figure, demie grandeur (no. 2)", estimated at $20–30 million, one of the earliest full standing bronzes from the post-war period. Other highlights include Frank Stella's 1962 painting "Les Indes Galantes", one of four large-scale Mitered Squares from that year, and works by Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, Roberto Matta, Sol LeWitt, and Robert Indiana. The collection is expected to realize in excess of $50 million across sales in New York, London, and Paris.
The Signal
The collection reflects Lust's deep personal relationships with artists, particularly Giacometti and Indiana, and is poised to reset markets for niche figures such as Hans Bellmer, Mary Bauermeister, and Enrico Baj. Bellmer's "Jointure de boules (La Poupée)" is expected to set a world auction record, while Bauermeister's "Saint Time" marks her debut in an evening sale. For collectors, the offering signals continued strength in the high-end modern and post-war market, with a focus on works with provenance tied to a notable connoisseur.
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- Artists: Alberto Giacometti, Frank Stella, Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, Roberto Matta, Sol LeWitt, Robert Indiana, Hans Bellmer, Mary Bauermeister, Enrico Baj
- People: Herbert Lust, Bonnie Brennan, Vanessa Fusco
- Auction Houses: Christie's
- Locations: New York, London, Paris
- Prices: $20–30 million, $50 million
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