The Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann Spring 2023

  • Event date March 2023
  • Event location New York
The Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann is dedicated to the breadth and scope of the trove formed by two of the world’s most respected art dealers. As co-founders of Thomas Ammann Fine Art, the Swiss siblings became indisputable taste leaders of the art world, renowned for their expertise in the market. Aside from their art dealings, the Ammanns also built a monumental collection of their own, of post-war and contemporary art. It includes significant work by Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly, Robert Ryman, Martin Kippenberger and Sigmar Polke — as well as more hidden talents, such as Martin Disler, Ann Craven and Klaudia Schifferle.

Debuting in the May 2022 season, their collection continues to be offered in a series of sales. In March 2023, Christie’s presents the first dedicated online auction of the collection. All of the Foundation’s proceeds from the sales will benefit the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation, a newly established organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children worldwide.

Works from The Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann will be offered in the upcoming 20th/21st Century Evening Sale on 28 June and Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale on 29 June, in London, as well as in First Open: Post-War and Contemporary Art Online from 21 June to 5 July.

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About the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation

The Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation aims to save lives and significantly improve the well-being of children and young adults by championing select causes that are proven to be highly effective in their field. Conceived as a spend-down foundation, it will commit the entirety of its funds within a limited number of years of receiving the proceeds of the sale of the Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann. Inspired by the late Doris Ammann’s dedication to providing children with protection and support, the organization plans to invest in various education programs, healthcare initiatives and groundbreaking research. Some of the central areas of focus include increasing life expectancy, eradicating diseases, fighting malnutrition, promoting health education and more. In addition to these overarching goals, the foundation will establish a specific fund that provides suffering children in developing countries with direct access to critical care in first-class medical institutions.

Notable results

Recent auctions & events

20-21 New York Fall 2022

Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale

18 November 2022
New York
 
20-21 New York Fall 2022

21st Century Evening Sale

17 November 2022
New York
 
20-21 New York Fall 2022

20th Century Evening Sale

17 November 2022
New York
 
The Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann Evening Sale

The Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann Evening Sale

9 May 2022
New York
 
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The Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann Day Sale: Session II

13 May 2022
New York
 
Francesco Clemente: Works from the Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann

Francesco Clemente: Works from the Collection of Thomas and Doris Ammann

5 August – 4 September
Southampton
 

Image credits:

© 2022 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York