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His style is an aesthetic blend of modern and classic elements found in this remarkable composition titled \u003cem\u003eIdeal Home\u003c\/em\u003e, emphasizing both design and functionality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hughes takes his viewer on a journey through a beautiful home interior—from the bright yellow foyer, through the study, music room and ocean blue kitchen, to the final, peaceful space of the bedroom. Each room is illuminated by natural light, with open windows that draw the observer into a picturesque garden adorned with stately statues. 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The present work is an exceptional example from the spin series that exudes the signature energy and vibrancy of Hirst’s spinning compositions.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Coveted for their monumental visual impact, Hirst’s spin paintings embody a tongue-in-cheek attitude toward the tradition of art history, which places a reverent emphasis on the hand of the painter. The sunburst-like splashes of lime green, red, yellow, orange and blue in this painting were made by dripping paint onto the surface of a motorized canvas. The result is a striking surge of bright, primary color that has been liberated from the artist’s hand to take on its purest form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hirst created his first revolutionary spin painting in 1993 while dressed as a clown at a street fair, emphasizing his intention to foreground play and wonder in this series. Inspired by a popular British children’s TV show called Blue Peter, Hirst himself confirmed the role of humor in this work: “I got my idea for the spin paintings from an episode in the 1970s… I remember thinking, that’s fun, whereas art is something more serious… I just thought, why does it have to be like that?” The spin paintings, with their whimsical bursts of color, have become a hallmark of Hirst’s renowned practice, contrasting with the neatness of his spot paintings and the darker themes of his formaldehyde and butterfly works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hirst remains one of the most in-demand artists on the contemporary art market, with both museums and private collectors competing for his works. In September 2008, a Sotheby's auction of Hirst's work raised $198 million dollars—ten times higher than any single artist's sale at Sotheby's—and his spin paintings alone have fetched over $1 million at auction. This bold spin painting offers the rare opportunity to own a work by one of art history's greatest renegades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by a letter from the Hirst Authentication Committee and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 2010 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 47 1\/2\" high x 47 1\/2\" wide (120.65 x 120.65 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 50 1\/2\" high x 50 1\/2\" wide x 1 1\/2\" deep (128.27 x 128.27 x 3.81 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, acquired directly from the artist\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Sinatra spent his free time creating colorful compositions inspired by modern art luminaries, looking to their bold aesthetics for guidance while creating his own original works with a unique point of view. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This bold composition uses the power of bold colors and geometric shapes to create a mesmerizing space. Sinatra masterfully renders the central blue square to give the work a sense of depth and movement, while the striking red background pulses with energy. Visually alluring and monumental in size, this composition combines the colorful geometry of Mondrian with the stark simplicity of Mark Rothko, resulting in an exciting and original work from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1915 to Italian immigrants in New Jersey, Frank Sinatra rose to fame in the early 1940s, singing first with the famed \"Sentimental Gentleman of Swing\" Tommy Dorsey, and later striking out on his own as a solo artist. 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With a high level of skill and precise planning, Zadora brings Escher’s two-dimensional print vividly to life in a three-dimensional sculptural work that seemingly defies the laws of gravity. Breathtaking in its massive size, quality and precision, this work is a modern masterpiece of design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Escher’s \u003cem\u003eGravitation\u003c\/em\u003e was developed as part of an important series of works that the artist created during the mid-20th century that explored planetoids and stars in a science fiction world. \u003cem\u003eGravitation\u003c\/em\u003e focused on the impossibility of multiple sources of gravity working together on a single object. Within his complex geometric structure, Escher places twelve turtles without shells, who use the star as a common shell. Represented in six colored pairs—red, orange, yellow, purple, green and blue—each turtle rests directly opposite its counterpart. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though Escher’s creation is a physical impossibility, like all of his works, he presents it in a visually credible and logical way. That same mathematical precision is applied to Zadora’s version of the work. Exactingly rendered, this sculpture manifests the genius of Escher’s creation through precisely cut pieces of stainless steel and polymer. At first glance, the work appears to be a nonsensical jumble of turtle heads and limbs, though a closer inspection reveals the inherent symmetry and harmony of the ingenious creation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Canadian-born sculptor Baron Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof is recognized as the world's leading gemstone artist, and his international clientele includes the world’s most discerning connoisseurs. 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This large-scale canvas presents a fragmented depiction of Christ rising, crowned with a radiant halo and encircled by layers of symbolic motifs that reflect the energy of urban culture intertwined with sacred themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carreon employs multiple media—spray paint, traditional oils, pastels and acrylics—to build complex layers of imagery that include wine glasses, abstract forms and graffiti-style markings. Linear elements and gestural marks flow across the canvas surface, creating movement that suggests both destruction and redemption, reflecting the biblical cities' dual nature of sin and divine judgment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon, a contemporary artist rooted in street art and urban culture, is celebrated for transforming personal and spiritual themes into raw, impactful works. As a significant voice in art that bridges street culture and gallery spaces, he continues the tradition established by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. 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This imagery resonates broadly, reflecting the challenges many families face across generations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through oils, charcoal and aerosol, Carreon transforms personal experience into a universal story of struggle, resilience and hope. By blending historical reference with contemporary issues, the painting invites viewers to connect, fostering awareness and inspiring conversations around healing and wellness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon, a contemporary artist rooted in street art and urban culture, is celebrated for transforming personal and spiritual themes into raw, impactful works. As a significant voice in contemporary art that bridges street culture and gallery spaces, he continues the tradition established by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. 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This monumental composition emerges from Carreon's broader investigation into the sacred role of shamans as spiritual intermediaries, connecting the physical and metaphysical realms through vibrant imagery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition centers on a commanding figure adorned with an elaborate feathered headdress, the plumage radiating outward like rays of spiritual energy. The shaman's penetrating blue eye serves as the focal point, gazing directly at the viewer with intensity. Carreon employs his signature mixed-media technique, layering spray paint, acrylics and other materials to create textural depth across the ceremonial regalia. The figure is adorned with an array of intricate geometric patterns that echo traditional Native American beadwork and textile designs, while the abstracted background creates an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon stands among the most significant contemporary artists bridging street art culture with fine art practice, transforming his personal journey of redemption into powerful visual statements. Born in California in 1977, Carreon emerged from the Los Angeles graffiti scene of the 1990s, drawing inspiration from masters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, who similarly merged urban aesthetics with gallery contexts. His artistic development was profoundly shaped by a period of incarceration, during which he dedicated himself to studying art history and refining his drawing skills through daily sketching practice. 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Against a crisp white ground, sprigs of flowers burst forth in vibrant, sun-kissed tones, their gestural forms flowing in rhythmic marks across the surface. The work references Carreon’s connection to Joshua Tree, California—a place where beauty and brutality coexist, and where life flourishes despite the arid climate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition invites a closer look: abstracted petals emerge from dynamic spray-painted marks, their forms shaped by the instinctive energy of the artist's hand. Color takes center stage, with warm ochres, vivid pinks and soft desert greens evoking the fleeting moments of bloom after the harsh season has passed. The marks themselves are alive with motion—a fusion of the street art style and painterly sensitivity that makes Carreon’s work instantly recognizable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon’s creative journey has roots in graffiti, but his practice has evolved into an exploration of spirituality, symbolism and the human condition. In his \u003cem\u003eDesert Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, he marries the color harmonies of the natural landscape with the visual urgency of urban art, creating works that are as much about resilience and transformation as they are about aesthetic beauty. Exhibited widely, his paintings continue to resonate with collectors who value art that bridges cultural boundaries while maintaining an emotional core. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 60\" high x 48\" wide (152.40 x 121.92 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 61 1\/2\" high x 49 1\/2\" wide x 2\" deep (156.21 x 125.73 x 5.08 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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This powerful composition demonstrates Carreon's mastery of combining street art techniques with sacred geometry, creating a meditation on transformation and transcendence that speaks to both urban and indigenous spiritual traditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition presents a magnificent bird spirit rendered in radiant gold against a deep black ground, its wings spread in brilliant form. Carreon employs his signature spray-painting technique to create intricate feather patterns that explode outward from the central form, each plume detailed with geometric patterns reminiscent of Native American beadwork and textile designs. The bird's body is adorned with sacred symbols including mandala-like circular forms that appear both above and below the figure, suggesting the cyclical nature of spiritual energy and the eternal dance between heaven and earth. The artist's careful layering of metallic tones creates extraordinary depth and luminosity, with each feather catching and reflecting light as if infused with supernatural energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon has established himself as a leading voice in contemporary art through his unique ability to transform personal redemption into universal spiritual narratives. Born in California in 1977, Carreon's artistic journey from Los Angeles street art to international gallery recognition reflects his commitment to using art as a vehicle for healing and transformation. His \u003cem\u003eSpirit Bird\u003c\/em\u003e series emerged from his broader exploration of shamanic themes, drawing inspiration from cross-cultural beliefs that associate birds with guiding the human soul. 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Created using live desert plants spray-painted over canvas, this extraordinary work captures the vital essence of the American Southwest landscape by transforming organic matter into luminous golden forms that radiate spiritual energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition explodes outward from a central mandala-like core in brilliant gold against a rich black ground, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect that emphasizes the sacred geometry inherent in plant structures. The radial pattern suggests both a blooming desert flower and a cosmic explosion of light, with delicate details emerging from the layered botanical elements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art by integrating street art techniques with conceptual practices rooted in environmental and spiritual consciousness. 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Bold red brushstrokes create dynamic movement and tension. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By weaving shamanic themes that explore humanity’s connection to the natural world, Carreon creates a narrative of redemption, healing and gratitude. Drawing on street art aesthetics and sacred geometry, he merges personal history with universal symbolism, positioning \u003cem\u003eBird\u003c\/em\u003e within a contemporary dialogue alongside artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in California, Louis Carreon began his artistic journey in street art, translating his experiences into a rich contemporary practice. 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This luminous composition is a spiritual celebration that honors both the sacred feminine and the enduring strength of Native American cultural heritage through Carreon's signature blend of traditional symbolism and modern artistic innovation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carreon's masterful composition presents a figure crowned with a magnificent feathered headdress rendered in brilliant swaths of orange, yellow and green that seem to radiate energy. The artist employs a sophisticated interplay of transparent washes and bold gestural marks, creating layers of meaning that reveal themselves upon closer examination. Delicate coral and pink accents frame the figure's shoulders like ceremonial dress, while geometric patterns in gold and orange dots cascade across the composition's surface. 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The body of work was commissioned by his friend and art dealer, Alexandre Iolas, who challenged Warhol to create a series of works based on Leonardo da Vinci's great masterpiece \u003cem\u003eThe Last Supper\u003c\/em\u003e. The series would be shown at an exhibition in Milan at the Palazzo Stelline, located across the street from da Vinci's mural in the refectory of the Santa Maria delle Grazie. The art critic Arthur Danto describes the show, \"When [Warhol’s] Last Supper was displayed in Milan, in a kind of citywide two-man show with Leonardo, 30,000 people flocked to see it, hardly any of whom went to see the ‘other’ Last Supper... When the final multivolume Popular History of Art is published, ours will be the Age of Warhol – an unlikely giant, but a giant nonetheless.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Warhol's \u003cem\u003eLast Supper\u003c\/em\u003e cycle encompassed two distinctive series. The first included hand-painted works based on a line drawing, to which the Museum of Modern Art's \u003cem\u003eThe Last Supper\u003c\/em\u003e and the Andy Warhol Museum's \u003cem\u003eThe Last Supper \/ Be Somebody with a Body\u003c\/em\u003e belong. The second, and arguably the more important, series included silkscreens such as the present work, which Warhol derived from a black and white photograph of a widely circulated 19th-century engraving. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While the majority of his \u003cem\u003eLast Supper\u003c\/em\u003e silkscreens reproduce the image of the entire mural, \u003cem\u003eLast Supper Detail: Jesus, John, Peter and Judas\u003c\/em\u003e is among the rare detail studies that are included in the series. Unlike its unabridged counterparts, the work offers a fascinating character study that pulls the viewer into the drama and intimacy of the original work. This particular composition sheds light on the relationship between Jesus and three of his most well-known apostles, John, Judas and Peter. In da Vinci's original, he captures the moment when Jesus proclaims that one among them would betray them, and here Warhol zeroes in on three of the most compelling reactions to the news. Peter, who holds a knife, wears an expression of anger that foreshadows his violent reaction in Gethsemane during the arrest of Jesus. The traitorous Judas is depicted in shadow, visibly shrinking away from his future betrayal, while John, the most beloved apostle, depicts a serenity and sadness that mimics Jesus' own expression. As a whole, Warhol's ingenious cropping offers compelling insight into the psychology of these biblical characters.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unlike many of his other serialized works of soup cans and Marilyns, Warhol's \u003cem\u003eLast Supper Detail: Jesus, John, Peter and Judas\u003c\/em\u003e has an emotional impact that elevates it beyond Pop Art's exploration of mass production and over popularization. Perhaps the scene's intimacy derives from Warhol's nostalgia for the work; born into a Ruthenian Catholic family, Warhol grew up in a religious home where a reproduction of da Vinci's \u003cem\u003eThe Last Supper\u003c\/em\u003e graced his family's kitchen wall. With both aesthetic and sentimental ties to the image, it is little wonder that Warhol's obsession with his \u003cem\u003eLast Supper\u003c\/em\u003e cycle preoccupied the last year of his life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Andy Warhol died prematurely at the age of 58 in February 1987 following a gall bladder surgery. His series based on \u003cem\u003eThe Last Supper\u003c\/em\u003e was the last he was ever to paint. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Easily recognizable as one of the most famous and influential artists of the modern era, Warhol was the most prominent member of the Pop Art movement that dominated the art scene in the mid-20th century. He was the quintessential artist of his time and place, elevating popular and commercial culture to the realms of high art. His distinctive photographic silkscreen printing is immediately recognizable, and the present example is a truly exceptional example of the art form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1986 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Silkscreen: 51\" high x 40 3\/4\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 66\" high x 56\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe World of da Vinci\u003c\/em\u003e, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, California, May 24, 2019 – September 8, 2019 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAndy Warhol's Last Supper\u003c\/em\u003e, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 2019, by R. Swan, B. Kinch and C. Stewart, p. 101 (illustrated) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Alexandre Iolas\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Brasilier’s paintings contain a distinctive blend of entrancing figures and a bold yet balanced color palette, and this work, entitled \u003cem\u003eHiver bleu\u003c\/em\u003e, embodies the mysticism and compelling visual language of his singular style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the foreground, two stylized horses and their riders travel along a snowy trail. Framing them, an expanse of blue representing a grove of frozen trees vibrates with intensity of color. In this painting, Brasilier converts the familiar imagery of horses and their riders into something ephemeral and dreamlike. The composition is brought to life by Brasilier’s loose, emotive brushstrokes and energetic color palette, revealing his expressionist influences. Rendered with punches of pink, white and black against the landscape, the figures evoke a profound sense of mystery, isolation and lyricism. Horses are a frequent motif in Brasilier’s artworks. He has described them as “a superb creation... charged with symbolism, strength, dynamism and beauty,” qualities that lend themselves well to the artist’s highly emotional vision of nature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born to two accomplished artists, Brasilier was naturally drawn to painting, and at the age of 20, he moved to Paris to study at the École des Beaux-Arts. Brasilier has received several prestigious awards, including the 1952 Prix Florence Blumenthal and the 1953 Prix de Rome. He is also one of only two artists (the other being Pablo Picasso) honored with a retrospective at Saint Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum during their lifetime. He has exhibited works alongside legends such as Picasso, Braque, Chagall and Miró, and he is represented in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Alexis Brasilier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 27 3\/4\" high x 38 1\/2\" wide (70.49 x 97.79 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 38 3\/8\" high x 49 1\/8\" wide x 2\" deep (97.45 x 124.78 x 5.08 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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He was one of France's most innovative 20th-century painters, perfectly capturing the existential spirit of the Post-War era with his dramatic, angular style. This extraordinarily large-scale floral still life exemplifies why Buffet was the most coveted and collected artist in France in his day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Buffet, a prominent member of the artistic movement \u003cem\u003eL'Homme Témoin\u003c\/em\u003e (The Witness-Man), rejected the ideals of abstraction, favoring the expression of reality and raw emotion. While the group was known for its generally pessimistic outlook, Buffet’s embrace of vivid colors and moments of lightness was uniquely his own. In this work, his unmistakable style brings a pair of potted plants to life with exceptional brilliance. The interplay of electrifying complementary colors and his signature black lines results in a mesmerizing masterwork by this renowned artist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Paris, Buffet began his art studies at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in December 1943, training in the studio of painter Eugène Narbonne. After just two years, Buffet set out on his own, launching a successful career that began with the exhibition of a self-portrait at the Salon des Moins de Trente Ans at Galerie Beaux-Arts in 1946. His striking compositions brought him global fame and fortune at a remarkably young age. Buffet’s works are now held in prestigious institutions worldwide, such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Gallery and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, among many others. His legacy is further celebrated by museums in Japan dedicated exclusively to his oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity issued by Danielle Buffet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1986 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 28 3\/8” high x 39” wide (72 x 99.1 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 38 1\/4” high x 48 1\/2” wide x 1 1\/4” deep (97.2 x 123.2 x 3.2 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e The artist\u003cbr\u003e Estate of the artist\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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This example, the second in a limited edition of five plus two artist’s proofs, presents a rare opportunity to engage with one of Hughes’ most compelling explorations of perception and architectural fantasy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition evokes a dreamlike view of Venice, where the city appears to float between reality and illusion. The palazzi in the foreground are constructed from collaged photographic elements, lending a grounded sense of architectural specificity, while the lagoon, sky, reflections and distant buildings are hand-painted, dissolving into atmospheric abstraction. As the viewer shifts position, the geometric structures appear to pivot and reconfigure, heightening the sense of movement across water and stone. Subtle variations in the hand-painted passages ensure that each work in the edition is one-of-a-kind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hughes first developed his revolutionary approach to reverse perspective in 1964 with his installation \u003cem\u003eSticking-Out Room\u003c\/em\u003e at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, initiating decades of inquiry into perception, paradox and spatial cognition. He has since authored multiple texts on visual illusion and perceptual psychology and holds a doctorate in science from King’s College London. His work is held in major institutional collections, including the British Library and the British Academy, underscoring his significance as both artist and theorist of visual perception. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 2026 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Panel: 17 3\/4\" high x 27 1\/8\" wide (45.1 x 68.9 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 25\" high x 34 1\/4\" wide x 5 1\/4\" deep (63.5 x 87 x 13.3 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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