Some of the most historically important works of the period by such renowned artists as Caillebotte, Mondrian, Degas, Monet and Giacometti were carefully selected for Christie's spring sale of Impressionist and Modern art.
The centerpiece is a rare Cézanne self-portrait from circa 1895, the only one still left in private hands. Never before offered at auction, it has been away from the public eye since 1937. This powerful picture depicts the artist on the threshold of his twilight years, directly engaging the viewer with an intense and questioning gaze. Read more >
Another spectacular work is Degas' Petite danseuse de quatorze ans. Considered one of the most innovative and important sculptures of the modern age, it is the largest and most ambitious sculpture of all Degas' oeuvre and the only one exhibited during his lifetime. Another Degas also offered in the sale is Avant le départ.
Further significant works include Giacometti's La clairière (The glade), one of his most celebrated sculptures that was featured in a major 1966 American retrospective of Giacometti's work. Read more >
Mondrian's "Composition in White, Blue, and Yellow": C, epitomizing the use of the double line, is another superb example from the most dynamic period in the artist's career. Read more >
Collectors can further feast their eyes and bid on monumental works such as Monet's Poste de douaniers à Dieppe and Caillebotte's La rue Halévy, vue d'un balcon and Gâteaux. Read more >
