At first glance, Sept. 53 (Balearic) by Ben Nicholson appears purely abstract — a careful arrangement of lines, planes, and muted tones. But look closer, and familiar shapes begin to emerge: a jug, a goblet, a vase, a cup — all delicately poised on a tabletop. Nicholson blurs the line between abstraction and representation. His fragmented still-life forms hover and merge like notes in a musical score — weightless, rhythmic, and timeless. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►youtube.com/sothebys Want more information about the sale?►► sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2025/modern-british-and-irish-art-evening-auction-l25143?lotFilter=AllLots This video explores how Sept. 53 (Balearic) transforms the traditional still life into something ethereal and musical — part object, part architecture, part pure thought. It reflects Nicholson’s balance of precision and spontaneity, structure and freedom, and his distinctive approach to modernism. This is a high...