Auction introduction: The product of a lifetime devoted to beauty in all its forms, The Sydell Miller Collection Evening Auction brings together some of the finest examples of artistic innovation in the twentieth century. From the monumental and forward-looking Nymphéas by Claude Monet, to the stately Neo-Classical depiction of a female artist by Pablo Picasso, and a pivotal, pre-Bauhaus exploration of color and rhythm by Wassily Kandinsky, this collection embodies Miller’s unerring eye and keen aestheticism. Joined by a stunning example of Yves Klein’s sponge reliefs, a monumental reclining figure by Henry Moore and a gilded elephant table by François-Xavier Lalanne, among other masterpieces of painting, sculpture and design, A Legacy of Beauty: The Sydell Miller Collection Evening Auction presents an ode to timeless beauty and creative feat. Effective May 20th, 2024, Sotheby's has lowered its Buyer's Premium rates and removed Overhead Premium for all categories excluding Wine & Spirits. Sotheby's Overhead Premium will only be charged for Wine & Spirits lots. Please refer to the Conditions of Business located on the relevant sale page for the updated rates.