Auction introduction: Sotheby’s is delighted to present A Celebration of Art Deco: Decorative Arts from the Collection of Dr. Stephen Kelly, a continuation of the landmark 2020 auction series of the collection of one of the most esteemed connoisseurs of Art Deco. The sale comprises many stylish and collectible items by artists such as Félix Aublet, Jean Besnard, Aristide Michel Colotte, Émile Decœur, Boris Lacroix, Claudius Linossier, and more. With a wide variety of forms and objects on offer, this sale presents a wonderful opportunity for Art Deco enthusiasts to acquire highly collectible and functional works that epitomize the elegance and modernity of the genre.