Overview
- The series comprises a live New York sale on November 19, preceded by an online Part II from November 8–21 and followed by an online Part III from November 25–December 4.
- Marquee lots include Milton Avery’s Figure on the Jetty estimated at $500,000–$700,000 and Richard Diebenkorn’s Green estimated at $300,000–$500,000.
- Three Golden Globes will be offered, covering Unforgiven (1993), The Royal Tenenbaums (2002), and Hackman’s 2003 Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Bonhams is running the sales in coordination with the Estate of Gene Hackman, highlighting provenance from the actor’s long engagement with collecting and painting.
- Some pieces referenced in Bonhams’ materials, including an Auguste Rodin work estimated at $200,000–$300,000, had not yet appeared on the online catalogue at the time of reporting.