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Sol LeWitt began making ‘drawings without drawing’ in 1966, replacing drawing lines with folds in various ways. At first his ‘Folds’ were gifts for friends, later they were sold in galleries. In 1970 followed the ‘Rips’, made from torn paper. The Folds and Rips fit seamlessly within his conceptual approach and also demonstrate LeWitt’s visual qualities: the distinctive use of repetition, geometry, line and colour. Although each artwork from the series is unique, differing in paper type, fold size and grid, they are in line with LeWitt’s ideological convictions that art should be democratised, non-hierarchical and multiplied.
In line with the idea that art should be available to all, the $100 Drawings were originally sold for that amount. Although the value is now much higher, Sol LeWitt’s selection of works from an important private collection, including more Fold & Rip Drawings and silkscreen prints, is now on view for all.
Est.: € 15.000 - 20.000
Lot 77: Willem Bastiaan Tholen
At the post office, 1892
Lot 278: Harrie Kuijten
Seated nude, 1925
Est.: € 7.000 - 9.000
Lot 73: Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch Figures on the beach, c. 1887
Est.: € 10.000 - 15.000
Lot 71: Jan Sluijters Liesje with doll, c. 1929
Est.: € 7.000 - 9.000
Lot 64: Jannes de Vries Smeerling near Onstwedde, Groningen, 1969
Est.: € 8.000 - 12.000
Lot 62: Wim Oepts Landscape in the south of France, 1957
Est.: € 12.000 - 18.000
Lot 61: Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman Groen-geel paard, 1943
Est.: € 8.000 - 12.000
The sale includes over 400 lots showcasing works from diverse art movements and periods, must-haves from renowned designers such as Hermès, Dior and Cartier, as well as vintage jewellery.
The auction features a fine selection of 19th century Dutch paintings by artists such as David Oyens, Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch, Willem Witsen, Willem de Zwart and Suze Robertson. An unquestionable highlight of the selection is a genre painting by Willem Bastiaan Tholen At the post office.
The modernists are represented by Jan Sluijters with the intimate painting of his daughter Liesje with doll, c. 1929 and Harrie Kuijten’s daring Nude painted in 1925. A unique work Groen-geel paard from the series of horse druksels created by H.N. Werkman in March/April 1943, highlights a transformative period in his work marked by heavy inking and innovative stamping techniques. Additionally, you’ll find evocative landscapes by Jannes de Vries, Wim Oepts, Leo Gestel and Hendrik Chabot.
The sale features a number of pieces by CoBrA artists, including a hand-painted letter from Karel Appel to Willem Sandberg, three gouaches by
Lot 41: Theo Wolvecamp
2.500 - 3.500
Lot 44: Constant
discussion, 1984
€ 2.000 - 3.000
Lot 45: Corneille Untitled, 1958 Est.: € 2.000 - 3.000
Lot 47: Eugène Brands Untitled, 1949
€ 7.000 - 9.000
Lot 42: Corneille Untitled, 1960
€ 5.000 - 7.000
Lot 48: Anton Rooskens
Untitled, 1972 Est.: € 3.000 - 5.000
Lot 49: Theo Wolvecamp
Untitled Est.: € 8.000 - 12.000
Lot 257: Willy Boers
Propos d’un jour, 1959 Est.: € 1.500 - 2.000
Lot 213: Lucebert Untitled, 1982 Est.: € 1.500 - 2.000
Lot 42: Corneille
Untitled, 1960 Est.: € 5.000 - 7.000
Lot 43: Karel Appel
As big as a bird, 1994 Est.: € 2.000 - 3.000
Lot 216: Eugène Brands
Portrait with a bird, 1957 Est.: € 1.200 - 1.600
Lot 203: Karel Appel
Untitled Est.: € 1.000 - 1.500
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT (top to bottom):
Corneille, a monumental oil on canvas by Wolvecamp, alongside pieces by Constant, Lucebert, Brands and Alechinsky.
Photography enthusiasts will find a captivating array of vintage and contemporary prints, featuring artists such as Hiroshi Sugimoto, Ruud van Empel, Levi van Veluw, Jan Dibbets, Désirée Dolron, Erwin Olaf, Sanne Sannes, and Eva Besnyö. Our auction includes notable works from contemporary Chinese artists like Zhuang Hong Yi, Yin Jun, and Ren Zhenyu. A true highlight is Single Whip from the Taichi Series by Taiwanese artist Ju Ming, recognized as one of the most significant Asian sculptors of the twentieth century.
This autumn’s Jewellery and Bags auction again includes many special pieces and great gifts for the Christmas period. From sought-after jewellery like the Tiffany’s key necklace to wearable works of art by designers such as Bibi van der Velden and Finnish jewellery house Lapponia. Our designer bag offer is also very diverse, from vintage classics such as Hermès and Chanel to recent versions from Dior and Saint Laurent, among others.
Explore the full auction online and discover exceptional pieces that speak to the diversity and richness of art and design.
Lot 358: Bibi van der Velden
Lot 409: Hermès Kelly 32, 1992
Lot 359: Bibi van der Velden
gemstone ring
Lot 380: Cartier Pochette, c. 1928
Lot 376: Lapponia, Mari Isopahkala ‘Winter Pearl’ necklace, 2010
Lot 406: Dior Diorama, 2016
Lot 324: Pomellato Four Lucciole diamond rings Est.: € 700 - 900
Lot 389: Louis Vuitton Ellipse PM bag, 2008
500 - 700
Lot 357: Archibald Dumbar
Lot 393: Hermès Kelly 28, 1948
Lot 366: A heart-shaped diamond ring
Lot
Ju Ming’s Taichi flow
Ju Ming is one of the most celebrated Asian sculptors and gained international recognition for his expressive works that explore human forms, martial arts, and spiritual themes. Originally trained in traditional wood carving and later under acclaimed sculptor Yuyu Yang, he developed a unique style blending Asian aesthetics with contemporary abstraction.
The present lot is a bronze from his famous Taichi Series, inspired by its philosophy of inner balance and flow. Created as a dynamic yet minimalist form, the sculpture captures a single moment in the Taichi movement, symbolising an energy held in poised readiness. Ju Ming’s approach emphasizes simplicity, stripping down the figure to its essential shapes, with limbs forming geometric planes that evoke both movement and stillness. This technique reflects his focus on the “spirit” of martial arts over meticulous physical detail, shifting the viewer’s attention to the figure’s implied motion and energy rather than its representational likeness.
In this work, Ju Ming seeks to unite the physical with the spiritual. He once noted that “art is cultivation” – a sentiment that pervades his work as he transcends technical skill to capture the intangible essence of Taichi. His creative process involves shaping forms with large, sweeping cuts, which echo both the strength and softness inherent in Taichi movements. Inspired by the Taoist principle of yin and yang, Single Whip embodies the harmonious blend of opposites: the solidity of bronze contrasts with the fluidity of the posture, creating an impression of both rootedness and lightness.
The sculpture’s angular forms and rough texture further recall the wabi-sabi aesthetic, celebrating the material’s raw, natural qualities. Ju Ming’s intention to let the material “breathe” aligns with his philosophy of spontaneity and intuition, as he allows the form to emerge naturally rather than through rigid planning. Ultimately, Single Whip encapsulates Ju Ming’s mastery in conveying strength through simplicity and motion through stillness, earning him recognition as a master sculptor who bridges traditional Chinese philosophy with modern sculptural expression.
