About This Auction

S. I. Newhouse was one of the most influential collectors of the past century, renowned for a sensibility shaped by instinct, intellectual curiosity and exacting standards. Co‑owner of the Condé Nast media empire and a leading figure in American cultural life, he assembled a collection guided not by status, but by a singular commitment to quality and historical significance. Following landmark sales in 2019 and 2023, this latest selection offers a rare glimpse into the most personal chapter of his collection. Bringing together 16 masterpieces, led by Jackson Pollock and Constantin Brancusi, alongside works by Jasper Johns and Pablo Picasso, the group traces the defining moments of 20th‑century art. Together, these works reveal the clarity of vision and intellectual rigour that established Mr Newhouse as one of the great collectors of his time. In May, Masterpieces: The Private Collection of S. I. Newhouse opens Christie’s 20th and 21st Century Art auctions in New York. Explore the 20th/21st Century Art auction series in New York.