Modern Discoveries
30 October - 6 November 2025 • London
Sotheby's is delighted to present the autumnal Modern Discoveries auction, a sale that celebrates the epoch defining output of key artists working across the 19th and 20th centuries. Including works by Gustav Klimt, Henri Martin and Pablo Picasso the sale showcases the creative vision of those working at the height of the European avant-garde. Presenting oil paintings, works on paper and sculpture, many of which are being offered with estimates below £10,000, the Modern Discoveries sale is the perfect opportunity for those hoping to expand, or begin, their collection. The sale opens for bidding at 3 pm on 30th October and closes on 6th November from 3 pm. Highlights will be on view from 1–6 November 2025.
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For sale enquiries, please contact:
Lorenzo Brunetti
Co-Head of Modern Discoveries
+44 7890 560654
Raffaella Gorenflos
Co-Head of Modern Discoveries
+44 7775 987 356
RAFFAELLA.GORENFLOS@SOTHEBYS.COM
Jennifer Strotz
Specialist | Prints
+44 (0)2072935468
Reto Barmettler
Consultant | Russian Paintings
+41 44 226 22 20
RETO.BARMETTLER.CONSULTANT@SOTHEBYS.COM
Emilie Wille
Associate Cataloguer
Zak Sajid
Associate Cataloguer
Michela Ruffini
Pre-Sale Coordinator
+44 20 7293 5176
Sale number
L25005
Exhibitions
Sat, 1 Nov 25 • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Sun, 2 Nov 25 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Mon, 3 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
Tue, 4 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
Wed, 5 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
Thu, 6 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT