This May 2025, Sotheby’s will present a standalone evening sale dedicated to works from the personal collection of the late Barbara Gladstone, the visionary art dealer who passed away in 2024 at the age of 89. The auction, which precedes the May 15 contemporary evening sale, is expected to exceed $12 million across just 12 lots.
The collection offers a rare look into the personal tastes of a gallerist whose influence shaped contemporary art for over four decades. While many works feature artists she represented, others were simply artists she admired, highlighting her range and impact as a collector.