Impressionist and Modern Art

April 2021, Paris

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Christie’s Paris is delighted to present a series of two auctions of Impressionist and Modern Art. An online-only sale will take place from 7–19 April, complementing a curated sale of Impressionist and modern paintings, sculptures and works on paper — to be held in our Paris salesroom on 14 April.

The sale Oeuvres Modernes sur papier / Art Impressionniste et Moderne features a selection of works from three esteemed private collections, showcasing the breadth of collecting tastes for 20th century art. A seminal watercolour by Robert Delaunay, Le Manège des Cochons, is the top lot of the first section. Among others, divisionist masterpieces as well as paintings by Henri Martin and Emile Claus lead the second section.

Alongside this, The 20th Century Art Online Sale spotlights an eclectic ensemble of over 100 modern and contemporary works, exploring a wide range of media. Leading artists of the 19th and 20th centuries are celebrated, including Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Man Ray.

Viewing opens from 9-14 April at Christie's Paris. Find out more about the auctions by browsing the sales below or contacting our specialists.

CONTACT:


Œuvres Modernes sur papier / Art Impressionniste et Moderne
Antoine Lebouteiller
alebouteiller@christies.com
+33 (0) 1 40 76 85 83

   The 20th Century Art Online Sale
   Valérie Didier
   vdidier@christies.com
   +33 (0) 1 40 76 84 32

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Highlights

  • Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)

    Manège de cochons, esquisse
    signed and inscribed 'r Delaunay 1905-1918' (lower right)
    gouache and watercolour on paper
    20.5/8 x 19.1/2 in.
    Executed in 1922
    Estimate
    €500,000-800,000
    Related sale
    Œuvres Modernes sur papier / Art Impressionniste et Moderne, 14 April 2021

  • Henri Martin (1860-1943)

    Les Vendangeuses
    signed 'Henri Martin' (lower left)
    oil on canvas
    55.7/8 x 98.5/8 in.
    Painted circa 1920
    Ancienne collection Dr. Henri et Madame Alice Tissier
    Estimate
    €200,000-300,000
    Related sale
    Œuvres Modernes sur papier / Art Impressionniste et Moderne, 14 April 2021

  • Marie Vassilieff (1884-1957)

    Nu
    oil on canvas
    36.3/8 x 24.1/4 in.
    Painted circa 1915
    Provenant d'une collection particulière française
    Estimate
    €250,000-350,000
    Related sale
    Œuvres Modernes sur papier / Art Impressionniste et Moderne, 14 April 2021

  • Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947)

    Femme à sa toilette
    signed 'Bo Bonnard' (lower left)
    gouache and pencil on paper
    13.3/8 x 11.3/8 in.
    Executed circa 1933
    Ancienne collection Jacques Dupont
    Estimate
    €150,000-250,000
    Related sale
    Œuvres Modernes sur papier / Art Impressionniste et Moderne, 14 April 2021

  • André Lhote (1885-1962)

    Le Cèdre
    signed 'A. LHOTE.' (lower left)
    oil on canvas
    21.1/4 x 25.5/8 in.
    Painted in 1960
    Estimate
    €15,000–20,000
    Related sale
    The 20th Century Art Online Sale, 7-19 April 2021

  • Wifredo Lam (1902-1982)

    Sans titre
    signed 'Wifredo Lam' (lower right)
    pastel and pencil on paper laid down on canvas
    24 x 18.1/8 in.
    Executed in 1938
    Estimate
    €35,000–55,000
    Related sale
    The 20th Century Art Online Sale, 7-19 April 2021

  • Maurice Estève (1904-2001)

    Le compotier vert
    signed 'Estève" (lower left); signed, titled and dated 'Estève 43 "le compotier vert"' (on the reverse)
    oil on burlap
    19.5/8 x 25.5/8 in.
    Painted in 1943
    Estimate
    €40,000–60,000
    Related sale
    The 20th Century Art Online Sale, 7-19 April 2021

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