In our May Newsletter, explore our upcoming May Great Estates + sale, learn about consignment opportunities for upcoming auctions, and discover must-see exhibitions at Lisson, Gagosian, and Nara Roesler.
Lot 34 | Jean Gillon, Jangada Lounge Chair (1960s)
Online Now: May Great Estates +
Capsule presents May Great Estates + on May 22nd, featuring a curated selection of furniture, décor, rugs, and asian art sourced from distinguished estates and collections.
Join us for a preview in Chelsea
Tuesday, May 20th, 11-3PM
Wednesday, May 21st, 11-3PM
and by appointment.
Live Bidding
Thursday, May 22nd, 11 AM EST
Lot 216 | Philip G. Shumaker, Untitled (Seascape)
Lot 70 | Melissa Greene, Fishing Loons Vase (1991)
Consign your treasures with Capsule in upcoming sales!
Horizons 25: American, European, International Fine Art, June 18th, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET
Deadline to consign: June 2nd
Luxury + Fashion, June 26th, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET
Deadline to consign: June 9th
Collectibles, September 18th, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET
Deadline to consign: September 1st
Must-See Exhibits in the Neighborhood
Carmen Herrera: The Paris Years, 1948-1953
Until August 1st at Lisson Gallery
Visitors should not miss this rare look at a formative period in Carmen Herrera’s career, when she shifted from gestural abstraction to the bold geometric style that would define her work. Immersed in postwar Paris, Herrera absorbed key modernist influences while pioneering techniques like shaped canvases and early acrylic use. Featuring major works such as Way, Thrust, and Early Dynasty, this exhibition reveals a young artist forging a distinct visual language—laying the foundation for seven decades of minimalist innovation.
William De Kooning - Endless Painting
Until June 14th at Gagosian
In Gagosian’s newly renovated Chelsea space, this exhibits offers an opportunity to experience the full scope of de Kooning’s restless innovation, tracing his evolution from early figuration to the fluid abstractions of his later years. Curated by Cecilia Alemani, the exhibition reveals how de Kooning continuously reworked his canvases, developing a dynamic visual language that challenged traditional notions of completion in painting. With major works on loan from MoMA and the Guggenheim, alongside rarely seen sculptures, the show captures the energy, complexity, and enduring influence of an artist who redefined the possibilities of postwar art.
From the Circle to the Star - Marco A. Castillo
Until June 5th at Nara Roesler
Marco A. Castillo’s first solo exhibition in the city offers a compelling introduction to his practice that blends sculpture, design, and architecture with Cuban history and politics. Drawing on the legacy of mid-20th-century Cuban modernism and Soviet-era aesthetics, Castillo reinterprets traditional materials like mahogany and rattan into works that are both functional and symbolic. Through geometric forms and nuanced references, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the intersections of art, design, and ideology. It is a must-see for those interested in Latin American modernism, political art, and the evolution of cultural identity.
First Friday: June 6th
Interested in consigning? Come by on June 6th from 11-3 PM for First Friday, our monthly open appraisal day!
Whether you're looking to sell something or just curious about the value of your belongings, First Friday is a great opportunity. No appointment needed and no obligation to sell — stop by to check out our beautiful space, or just to say hello.
You can bring the items themselves or photos. We are able to determine values from printed photos or even images on your phone.
Chrisitan Schumann's Useless (1995) sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in our XX/XXI Art + Editions sale.
