An exceptional painting by Henri Matisse is a highlight at Sotheby’s in London on February 3. The Impressionist and Modern Art and Surrealist evening sales feature a variety of masterpieces. The Matisse – entitled La Lecon de piano – has emerged after 85 years in a private collection and is estimated at £12-18 million. Here is a quick preview:
(See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for January 27, 2016 and December 23, 2015)
Rene Magritte – Sheherazade (£500,000-700,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE £785,000
Paul Signac – Voile dans la brume. Canal de la Giudecca (£850,000-1.2 million). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £1,025,000
Francis Picabia – Le Ventilateur (£1.8-2.5 million, UPDTE: THIS MADE £2.3 MILLION
Rene Magritte – L’usage de la parole (£500,000-700,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE £965,000
