Auction introduction: As flowers bloom at the arrival of spring, Sotheby's Modern & Contemporary Day Auction is thrilled to present an exceptional selection of prominent works by coveted Modern and Contemporary artists. At the forefront of this diverse showcase are esteemed icons including Tetsuya Ishida, Yayoi Kusama, Zeng Fanzhi, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Georges Mathieu. For those who appreciate a meditative ambience, we have a remarkable line up of abstractionists including Lynne Drexler, Kazuo Shiraga, Jiro Yoshihara, Chu Teh-Chun and Fernando Zobel. Joining the curation is phenomenal collection of portraits ranging from Izumi Kato to Lin Fengmian. Additionally, the auction also captures the lively flair of the season with vibrant works by Vu Cao Dam, Jadé Fadojutimi, Emma Webster and Andre Brasilier, amongst many other names.