Weinstein Gallery Will Exhibit Hilla Rebay Art
Independent 20th Century will showcase Rebay's works at Sotheby's New York this September.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Fine Art
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Starting September 24, 2026, Weinstein Gallery will display paintings and collages by Guggenheim Museum co-founder Hilla Rebay at the Independent 20th Century exhibition. The showcase at Sotheby's New York highlights the visionary leader who influenced the collection of 700 artworks for Solomon Guggenheim.
Why it matters
The exhibition highlights a broader art world trend of reconsidering 20th-century modernism through a wider, more inclusive lens. It underscores the lasting impact of Rebay, who famously commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design the museum that eventually opened in 1959.
Rebay's works will be offered for between $35,000 and $850,000, following a previous auction record for her work set at $182,700 in 2024. The exhibition features pieces displayed alongside works by artists Rebay championed during her career.
The players
Hilla Rebay
She was a co-founder and the inaugural director of the Guggenheim Museum who shaped its early collection.
Solomon Guggenheim
He was a prominent art collector who purchased approximately 700 works based on Rebay's advice.
Frank Lloyd Wright
He was a world-renowned architect commissioned by Rebay to design the iconic Guggenheim Museum building.
Weinstein Gallery
This gallery is headquartered in San Francisco and specializes in bringing historical modernist works to market.
The details
Weinstein Gallery is surfacing original paintings and collages to accompany artists Rebay previously supported. Her career was defined by her non-objective aesthetic, which she promoted at the Museum of Non-Objective Painting through unique sensory experiences involving incense and classical music.
Timeline
1912: Rebay showed her work at the Cologne Kunstverein.
1943: Rebay commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design the museum.
1959: The Guggenheim Museum officially opened to the public.
1967: Hilla Rebay passed away.
September 24-27, 2026: Independent 20th Century takes place at Sotheby's New York.
Industry Dynamics
The current focus on Rebay follows the atmospheric legacy established by the founding of the Museum of Non-Objective Painting. This curation follows a pattern set by Rebay's historical efforts to define the aesthetic parameters of modernism.
Visitors can access these historic works during the four-day event at Sotheby's New York. Collectors and art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view or potentially acquire pieces priced significantly above the artist's previous 2024 auction record.
The takeaway
Collectors should note that historical interest in Rebay is intensifying as the art world re-evaluates her contributions. Those interested in modernism can track similar market shifts by monitoring galleries specializing in early 20th-century movements.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by artnet News.
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