This summer’s LGBTQ+ auction showcases the expanding interest in a vibrant and newly defined area of art collecting. Highlighting a dynamic range of 19th- and 20th-century political, social, and sexual culture, the selection promises an exciting journey through history and creativity.
Among the standout offerings are original works by Tom of Finland, whose iconic style continues to influence generations of artists. Complementing his legacy, pieces by Sadao Hasegawa and Jim French will also take the spotlight, alongside a rare and highly sought-after illustration by Rex titled Leather Boy.
Photography enthusiasts will find an exceptional array of works from celebrated visionaries like David Wojnarowicz, Diane Arbus, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Peter Hujar, whose evocative images continue to shape contemporary perspectives on identity and expression.
For collectors and historians alike, this auction also offers a treasure trove of rare materials from pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history. Highlights include a 1970 Manhattan Gay Scene Guide, publications from the early gay liberation movement, and an extensive collection of Mattachine Review issues—essential artifacts from the groundbreaking Mattachine Society. Additionally, materials from the AIDS activism era of the 1980s provide a poignant lens into the resilience and advocacy of the community during a turbulent time.
Art lovers can also look forward to works by notable creators such as Paul Cadmus, Robert Bliss, Mark Beard, Jean Cocteau, Leonor Fini, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Marcus Leatherdale, Rene Ricard, Joan E. Biren (JEB), Shelby Sharie Cohen, and Yiannis Nomikos, offering a diverse and compelling glimpse into LGBTQ+ artistic expression.
This year’s auction reaffirms the richness and diversity of LGBTQ+ culture, offering collectors a rare opportunity to own pieces that celebrate and preserve this remarkable legacy. Don’t miss the chance to explore and acquire a part of this dynamic and deeply influential history. > Read More
Featured Art: Keith Haring, Silence = Death, color screenprint, 1989
