Objects and artworks from the personal collection of Claude Monet will come up at Christie’s in Hong Kong on November 26. Early works by Monet that trace his artistic development range from sketches to pastels and some of the first examples of the artist working in series. These are presented alongside pieces from his own collection by artists and friends including Édouard Manet, Eugène Boudin, Auguste Rodin, Paul Signac and others. Through Japanese prints, personal items and photographs of the artist the sale offers a glimpse into the private world of Claude Monet.
In addition to being the first sale dedicated to Impressionism in Asia the auction will be transmitted to Christie’s Parisian auction room to enable European based clients to attend and participate. Titled Dear Monsieur Monet, the collection, preserved by Rolande Verneiges, an unrecognised yet protected daughter of Claude Monet’s son Michel, presents an intimate and family driven insight into one of art history’s most beloved artists. Hidden from the rest of the world, these works have only been seen in catalogue reproductions.
CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926) Falaises des Petites-Dalles ($2-3 million)
AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917)
Salomé ($50,000-80,000)
KITAGAWA UTAMARO
(1753-1806)
Two women, from the series Six Jewel Rivers ($3,000-5,000)
A FRENCH SILVER CHEESE KNIFE
CIRCA 1880, MAKER’S MARK ILLEGIBLE ($300-500)