Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) Jeanne Hébuterne (Au chapeau), painted in 1919 – (£16,000,000-22,000,000). Photo courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: IT MADE £26,921,250
A Modigliani portrait of his muse and lover Jeanne Hébuterne leads Christie’s sale of Impressionist and Modern Art in London on February 6. This is an auction of 37 works which builds on the strengths of the international market of 2012 at which the best and rarest works were celebrated. The elegant and lyrical portrait that Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) created of his muse and lover is estimated at £16-22 million.
The auction features work by a roll call of the most important artists of the period including Renoir, Picasso, Kandinsky and Matisse. Estimates range from £200,000 to £22 million, with a pre-sale estimate of £67,470,000 to £99,710,000. Jay Vincze, Christie’s international director who heads the sale said: “Buyers continue to be hungry for the best and rarest works of Impressionist and Modern art. We have ensured that this sale focuses on significant works by the most important artists and are proud to present a rich and focused offering which spans figuration to abstraction, presenting international collectors and institutions with rare and exciting opportunities.”
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) L’ombrelle (£4-7 million). Photo courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: THIS MADE £9,673,250
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Nu accroupi (£3 – 5 million). Photo courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: THIS MADE £7,321,250
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Jeune fille a la mauresque, robe verte (£2.5-3.5 million). Photo courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: THIS MADE £3,065,250