Press Release – Fine Art from an East Coast Educational Institution
Pook & Pook Presents a Rare Opportunity to Acquire Exceptional Works of Modern and Post-war Art in Upcoming Auction
Downingtown, PA – Pook & Pook is excited to announce an exclusive online event featuring modern art and prints. This auction will offer 20th century pieces including iconic examples of surrealism, pop art, op art, and kinetic art all deaccessioned from a distinguished East Coast educational institution.
The auction will take place online on PookLive, Bidsquare, and Invaluable, beginning at 9 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Interested collectors can preview the entire collection of over 500 lots in person during a gallery exhibition held at Pook & Pook’s Downingtown location, on July 14th and 15th from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Highlights of the Auction:
Romare Bearden – Master of Collage
One of the most important African American artists of the 20th century is represented by eight lots of his iconic works.
Bearden was a renowned artist best known for his innovative collage work and contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and modern art. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and raised in Harlem, Bearden’s art was deeply influenced by African American culture, music—especially jazz and blues—and the social and political issues of his time.
Initially trained as a painter, Bearden developed a unique collage technique in the 1960s, layering images from magazines, newspapers, and painted paper to create powerful, vibrant scenes. His work often depicted everyday life in Black communities, blending realism with abstraction and symbolism. Notable themes in his art include family, religion, music, and the Black experience in both the rural South and urban North.
Leonid Sokov – A Spotlight on Russian Art
A major highlight of the auction is the presence of over one hundred original works by Leonid Sokov, one of Russia’s leading contemporary artists. Sokov’s works often combine elements of Russian folk culture with social commentary, creating pieces that challenge both artistic and political boundaries.
Sokov was born in 1941 in Moscow and became a significant figure in the underground art movement in the Soviet Union. His works often juxtapose absurdity and humor, utilizing familiar Soviet symbols and combining them with contemporary visual language. One of Sokov’s remarkable contributions to the art world is his ability to subvert socialist realism through surreal and ironic imagery. A particularly striking work in this auction measures a staggering 93 inches long, an immense example of his bold style.
Mikhail Turovsky – Master of Ukrainian Expressionism
This auction also includes several exceptional oil-on-canvas works by Ukrainian artist Mikhail Turovsky, whose emotive and striking paintings have captivated collectors worldwide.
Turovsky, born in 1949 in Ukraine, is a well-known figure in contemporary Ukrainian art. His works are characterized by expressive color palettes and abstract forms, blending traditional techniques with modern interpretations of the human experience. Turovsky’s art captures the poignant tension between inner emotion and outer reality, making his paintings both timeless and resonant.
Lydia Dona’s Mind-Bending Conceptual Works
Israeli artist Lydia Dona will also make her mark in the auction with two major conceptual works: Plutonian Enclosures and Let Me Know About the Fourth Dimension at the Border of Knowledge. Both pieces reflect her fascination with the intersection of science, philosophy, and art, exploring the boundaries of human perception. There are four works total set to cross the virtual auction block.
A Unique Dibond Sculpture by Frederick Eversley
Of particular interest is a Dibond/reflective silver polyester film, pigment, and ink disc sculpture by Frederick Eversley, a key figure in the West Coast Light and Space movement. His stunning use of reflective surfaces and geometrical forms offers a dynamic interplay of light and color, making it a must-see for collectors of cutting-edge contemporary art.
Notably, this auction also features a collection of Chinese Communist propaganda posters that offer a fascinating glimpse into a politically charged era, as well as artist exhibition posters that document pivotal moments in art history.
Auction Details:
- Date & Time:
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9 AM (EST)
- Location: Online bidding at PookLive, Bidsquare, and Invaluable
- Gallery Exhibition: July 14th and 15th, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Pook & Pook, 463 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA
All bidding for this auction is online only. For information, condition reports, or additional images on the lots in this auction, please email conditions@pookandpook.com. For details on this auction or any upcoming events, please visit www.pookandpook.com.
About Pook & Pook:
Pook & Pook has established itself as one of the premier auction houses for fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Known for its exceptional customer service and global reach, Pook & Pook is committed to offering rare and important works that appeal to collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts alike.
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