Fine Art & Antiques Auction

An Exceptional Collection of Fine Art, Important Antiques & Decorative Arts

Wednesday, October 14th at 5:00 PM

Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions is pleased to present what we believe is one of the finest and most exciting auctions we have offered, bringing together an exceptional collection of fine art, important works on paper, sculpture, European and American antiques, fine furniture, porcelain, crystal, decorative arts, and hand-knotted carpets.

At the heart of this extraordinary sale is a remarkable collection of works attributed to and associated with some of the most recognized names in 20th-century art, including Joan Miró, Diego Rivera, Edward Hopper, Wassily Kandinsky, M.C. Escher, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Preview the Collection

Saturday, October 11th from Noon - 4:00 PM

Monday - Wednesday, October 12-14 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Watch the Online Video Preview in the discussion posts on this event page here.

We strongly encourage collectors to visit during preview and experience these works in person.

Auction Start Time

Wednesday, October 14th at 5:00 PM

Preview & Auction Location:

Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions

7777 Blankenship Dr.

Houston, TX 77055

Join us in Houston for the live auction or view the complete catalog, register and bid online at LMAuctionCo.com

Exceptional Fine Art Highlights

Lot 301 | Joan Miró & Josep Royo

A striking Miró/Royo collaborative work on textile, combining tapestry, paint, and attached materials in a work created through the collaboration of artist Joan Miró and master weaver Josep Royo.

Lot 300 | Diego Rivera | 1917

Painting on vellum, signed lower left and inscribed below, "My Next Cubist Project." An especially intriguing early work dating to Rivera's Cubist period.

Lot 179 | Edward Hopper

Original drawing, with an image size of approximately 8.5 x 5.5 inches.

Lot 178 | Wassily Kandinsky

An exceptional group consisting of three original drawings used in creating one screen print, with each work hand signed.

Lot 180 | M.C. Escher

A fascinating two-piece offering pairing an original hand-drawn study with the resulting screen print, providing an unusual opportunity to see the progression from Escher's preliminary work to the finished composition.

Lot 181 | Jean-Michel Basquiat | "Indian Chief," 1980

Paint on glossy paper, signed lower right, accompanied by an extensive collection of provenance material from the collector's estate. Documentation includes correspondence relating to Leo Castelli, materials from the Basquiat Foundation, original video involving the collector, Basquiat and Andy Warhol, and copies of handwritten postcards and correspondence from Basquiat.

Fine Antiques, Furniture & Decorative Arts

Beyond the artwork, this auction offers an impressive collection for collectors, designers, and those looking for distinctive pieces for the home.

Highlights include 19th-century French and English furniture, Louis XV and Louis XVI-style furnishings, Georgian mahogany, Continental pieces, monumental bookcases and cabinets, Meissen porcelain, Lalique crystal, Chinese porcelain, bronze sculpture, chandeliers, silver and crystal, and an extensive collection of antique and hand-knotted carpets.

Among the notable furnishings is a monumental Georgian mahogany breakfront/bookcase from the estate of Jackson Hicks, an English monumental illuminated mahogany bookcase, French Louis XVI furniture, a late 19th-century Napoleon III bonheur-du-jour, antique secretaries and writing desks, and an impressive selection of Persian Sarouk, Heriz, Bijar, Serapi and Oushak carpets.

Whether you are an established collector, an interior designer, a dealer, or simply someone who appreciates exceptional art and antiques, this is an auction you will not want to miss.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an exceptional evening of Fine Art & Antiques.