In the fall of 2008 and spring of 2009, Sotheby’s New York will be offering for sale Property from the Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal, distinguished collectors and philanthropists. Their interest in collecting began with an early passion for African and Oceanic Art and over the years, they broadened their scope to include top quality works of Chinese and Japanese Art and also American Indian Art. Across these varied categories, the Rosenthals sought out the very best examples in each collecting field. The historical significance of many of the works in their collection extends far past the context of their creation; for example, the pair of Senufo Rhythm Pounders and the Sawos Malu Board are iconic sculptures of the type which so inspired the development of Modern Art movements including Cubism and Surrealism. This is the most important collection of African and Oceanic Art to be offered in forty years in New York. The collection also features exceptional works of American Indian, Japanese and Chinese Works of Art and Jewelry. Property from the Rosenthal Collection is estimated to sell for $10/15 million.

Posted: 06|22|08 at 11:13 am. Filed under: US News.