Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper Sale

Sale Overview

The Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper Sale in New York features works by the masters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including standout examples of Impressionism, Surrealism and Modernism. The sale is led by Edgar Degas’ dynamic Quatre danseuses à mi-corps and Pablo Picasso’s vibrant Homme et Femme, alongside exceptional works from artists such as Joan Miró, Egon Schiele, René Magritte, and Marc Chagall.

This season, Christie’s is honoured to present significant works from The Joanna Carson Collection: A Legacy of Glamour and Giving, Property Sold with the Intent to Benefit Various Charities, and Lasting Impression: The Collection of Marilyn Arison, among other preeminent collections.

For over four decades, Christie’s dedicated Works on Paper sale has championed this category, offering a focused platform for collectors drawn to a medium defined by its immediacy, experimentation, and inventive spirit.

Explore the 20th/21st Century Art auction series in New York.

Auction times

19 May 10:00 AM (EDT) Lots 101-183

Our specialist’s selection

Brought to you by

Jakob Angner

Associate Vice President, Specialist, Head of Impressionist and Modern Art Works on Paper Sale | Impressionist & Modern Art

Jakob Angner is an Associate Vice President and Specialist in Impressionist & Modern Art at Christie’s New York. Active in the international art market since 2014, he has held roles across leading galleries and auction houses in London before joining Christie’s in 2018. In 2023, Jakob transferred to Christie’s New York where he now heads the Impressionist & Modern Works on Paper sale and plays a key role in business development and client engagement, providing tailored appraisals and strategic guidance on the market for 20th and 21st Century Art. He studied History of Art at Uppsala University and holds a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Warwick. He is fluent in English and Swedish.