AstaGuru’s upcoming ‘International Icon’ auction will be showcasing creations of celebrated global artists. The detailed catalogue features works by acclaimed artists including Yayoi Kusama, Keith Haring, Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Alexander Calder, among others. The auction is scheduled for July 19-20, 2024. Shared below are a few modern artists whose works will be featured in our upcoming auction:

J M W Turner

J M W Turner was a master at capturing the effects of light, atmosphere, and weather in his paintings, often using bold and dramatic contrasts. He experimented with new painting techniques and materials, including watercolour, oils, and mixed media. His paintings often evoke powerful emotions and moods, conveying the awe-inspiring and sublime aspects of nature. Checkout the artist's work here.

Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí was born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain. Dalí is best known for his association with surrealism, a cultural movement that explored the subconscious mind, dreams, and irrational elements of the human psyche. His paintings often feature bizarre and hallucinatory scenes, populated with melting clocks, distorted figures, and fantastical landscapes. Checkout the artist's work here.

Rene Magritte

Magritte used symbolic imagery such as bowler hats, birds, apples, and clouds to convey deeper meanings and provoke intellectual engagement. His paintings often present visual puzzles and paradoxes, encouraging viewers to question what they see and contemplate hidden meanings beneath the surface. Checkout the artist's work here.

Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall is often associated with symbolism and surrealism, blending dreamlike imagery with folk art and religious themes. He is known for his vibrant use of colours, often employing bold and expressive hues to evoke emotion and create a sense of enchantment in his paintings. Chagall’s works frequently feature floating figures, animals, and objects, giving them a sense of weightlessness and magical realism. Checkout the artist's work here.

Pablo Picasso

From a young age, Picasso showed exceptional talent and began studying art formally under his father, who was a drawing instructor. Picasso worked in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and stage design. Picasso's style evolved through various phases including the Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, and Neoclassicism and Surrealism. Checkout the artist's work here.

About AstaGuru

AstaGuru Auction House was conceptualised in the year 2008 with the sole purpose of creating a safe and secure platform to conduct online auctions for Contemporary & Modern Indian Art. Over the years, AstaGuru has curated auctions encompassing diverse categories, our portfolio includes art, jewellery, fine silver, timepieces, textiles, celebrity memorabilia, rare books, numismatic, philately, and vintage cars. In 2018, AstaGuru became the first Indian auction house to present an exclusive edition for vintage and classic cars. AstaGuru has strived to successfully bridge the gap between prospective buyers and consignors by transcending the limitations of live auctions. AstaGuru imparts effortless transparency to the process of acquiring and selling art and rare collectibles. The online module offers bidders the opportunity to bid from the comfort of their houses or while they are on the go.

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