Monet, Picasso and Kandinsky will lead Christie’s auction of Impressionist and Modern Art in New York on November 16. The evening sale of 49 works by the major artists of the era is expected to achieve more than $200 million.
Brooke Lampley, Christie’s Head of Impressionist and Modern Art, New York, remarked: “This sale constitutes an exceptional line-up of masterpieces and fresh to market gems perfectly suited to collectors’ taste. From Monet to Kandinsky, Cézanne to Matisse, and a great range of works by Picasso, all of the sought after artists of the period are well represented in this sale, with offerings at every price level.”
Chaim Soutine – Le garçon d’etage ($6-9 million. Courtesy Christie’s Images Lt.d, 2016. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR $6,519,500
Claude Monet – Meule (Grainstack) Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2016 UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR $81,447,500
