About This Auction

Christie’s is proud to present American Art from COLLECTOR/CONNOISSEUR: The Max N. Berry Collections. Representative of the passionate expertise and dedication of a connoisseur collector, the collection stunningly represents the history of American Art, from Hudson River School and 19th century genre masterworks to Impressionist gems and 20th Century Realism. One of the most important selections of American Art left in private hands, the Max N. Berry Collection aptly makes its market debut during Christie’s special edition of Americana Week honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Following the Evening Sale on 22 January, the Day Sale on 23 January further expands upon the level of connoisseurship represented throughout the collection. Leading the sale are works by modern masters Rockwell Kent, Frederick Carl Frieseke and Walt Kuhn, alongside a spectrum of important artists from diverse categories ranging from the 19th through the 20th centuries.