Art on auction

Starting on November 25, the Zachęta Gallery will be previewing works to be auctioned on the evening of November 28. With hundreds of paintings, drawings and sculptures from some of Poland's most established artists, as well as pieces by up-and-coming stars, this event promises to be one of the most important auctions of contemporary Polish art in recent memory.

Some works in the collection reach back to the middle of the 19th century, but most of the pieces were produced during the 20th century. The intention of the auction is to move some of these works from the museum's dusty cellars and back into circulation among collectors. Funds collected from the auction will allow Zachęta, one of Warsaw's finest art institutions, to restock its store with art from rising stars.

Works from renowned Polish artists Kazimierz Śramkiewicz, Kazimierz Drejas, Ryszard Hunger, Olgierd Bierwiaczonek, Magdalena Spasowicz, Krzysztof Krzywdziak, Eugeniusz Arct and Eulalia Złotnicka (see photo) will be available at the auction on November 28 at 7:00 pm at the Zachęta National Gallery, Pl. Małachowskiego 3.