On June 19, the annual auction for modern and contemporary art will take place Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer This auction runs in parallel to the well -known international art fair Art Basel and presents the most important artists of these styles, including two surrealistic masterpieces by René Magritte and Salvador Dalí . There are also Twenty One Contemporary auctions on June 4th, 5th and June 6th in Paris.
The important auctions for modern and contemporary art as well as Twenty One Contemporary take place at Artcurial on June 4th, 5th and 6th June. The auction for modern art includes works by well -known artists such as Berthe Morisot, Auguste Renoir, Kees van Dongen, Bernard Buffet and Pablo Picasso , as well as Vietnamese painters such as Le Pho and May Thu.
The focus of the auction for contemporary art is important artists of the post-war period such as Pierre Alechinsky, Karel Appel, Alexander Calder, Chu Teh-Chun, Jean Dubuffet , Roberto Matta, Richard Serra , Niele Toroni and Victor Vasarely. On June 6, the Twenty One Contemporary auction will present important works by the current contemporary art scene of artists such as Xavier Veilhan, Tadashi Kawamata, Claire Tabouret, Lee Bae, Julien Creuzet and Ibrahim Mahama.
Part of the auction also devotes itself to the carefully compiled Africa First with works of contemporary African art .
Paranoic-critical loneliness-surrealistic masterpieces by Dalí and Magritte
As part of the annual auction for modern and contemporary art, over 200 lots are auctioned, including two surrealistic masterpieces by René Magritte and Salvador Dalí.
The preliminary tour begins on June 11, parallel to Art Basel. "Les Cicatrices de la Mémoire" by René Magritte is estimated to be a value between CHF 1,500,000 and CHF 2,000,000. This painting shows the artist's intensive creative power in the 1920s. A half -open door, a frequently recurring element in Magritte's art, symbolizes the transition from the inside out, which can also be extended metaphorically to other levels such as the transition from life to death or from earth to heaven.
René Magritte (1898–1967)-Les Cicatrices de la Mémoire-1926-27, oil on canvas, 73 x 54 cm, estimate: CHF 1,500,000-CHF / 1,500,000-€ 2,000,000
The hand, depicted in the foreground, seems particularly strange, which seems to keep the head of an amphibium. Hand and head are painted in the same color and structure, which turns into each other. The metamorphosis, in which different objects merge together, is typical of Magritte.
It is a fascinating work that leaves space for diverse interpretations and at the same time combines the various aspects of Magritte's painting.
"Solitude paranoïaque-critique (paranoic-critical loneliness)" by Salvador Dalí, estimated at CHF 1,500,000 to CHF 2,000,000, comes from the collection of Edward James, a significant supporter of surrealism. In this painting, Dalí uses the concept of double images: the car becomes part of the rock and vice versa. Solitude Paranoïaque-Critique combines the central elements of Dalí's art.
Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)-Solitude paranoïaque-critique-1935, oil on canvas, 19 x 23 cm, estimate: CHF 1,500,000-CHF / CHF 1,500,000-€ 2,000,000
With an extremely precise execution, Dalí has managed to create a hyper -realistic and at the same time surreal work. This small -format, high -quality and well -preserved painting is one of the masterpieces of the artist.
Belgian artists are numerous in this auction. In addition to Magritte, La Petite Fille (estimated price: CHF 120,000 - 160,000) is presented, a typical work by Paul Delvaux, an important representative of Belgian painting in the 20th century. In addition, two works by Jef Verheyen can be seen, the name of which is indispensable in the history of the Belgian and international abstract art, as well as a sculpture (estimate: CHF 40,000-60,000) by Jean-Michel Folon.
Furthermore, four works by Alberto Magnelli are offered, including La Lampe et le Pichet from 1913 (estimate: 80,000 - 120,000 CHF), which was created in an extremely productive and decisive creative phase of the artist. Also to be emphasized are important works by Giuseppe Capogrossi, Günther Uecker, Lucio Fontana, James Lee Byars, Sol Lewitt and Magdalena Abakanowicz.
In addition, works from a private collection in Eastern Switzerland are presented, including objects by Max Bill, Hans Arp, Serge Poliakoff, Günther Uecker and Wifredo Lam.
Impressionism & modern art (Evening & Day Sales)
On June 4th and 5th, the important auctions for impressionism & modern art will be held in Paris. Almost 250 works are presented, divided into an evening and a day's sale. The selection includes paintings, sculptures and work on paper of emblematic artists of the 20th century such as Auguste Renoir, Berthe Morisot, Maurice Denis, Paul Sérusier, Bernard Buffet, Man Ray , Pablo Picasso, André Masson, Fernand Leger as well as a rare painting by the naive artist Séraphine and Vietnamese painter like Leph and May Thu.
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999)-Paravent aux Fleurs-1960, oil on canvas (4), assembled as a paravent, 180.5 x 197.5 cm, estimate: 200,000-300,000 €
This selection is supplemented by the second part of the Jean-Louis Roque collection with around 50 works. A remarkable watercolor by Kees van Dongen is presented, which Josephine Baker and was recently exhibited in the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris. The portrait from 1925 is estimated at € 250,000 to € 350,000 and is a tribute to the young dancer, who was an unforgettable figure of the Parisian life of the 1920s.
Kees van Dongen (1877-1968)-Joséphine Baker-1925, gouache, watercolor, ink and black pencil on paper, signed «van Dongen», 65.2 x 47.2 cm, estimate: 250,000-350,000 €
In 1925 Josephine Baker performed in the Revue Nègre in the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. At that time, Kees van Dongen outlined the head of those who became known as black Venus. With a short haircut, striking strand of hair and carmine red lips, it was portrayed as a Garçonne - a new aesthetic canon of the golden twenties.
Due to the artist's fast brush strokes, a radiant picture of Josephine Baker appears. The artist's intensive and contrasting colors perfectly express the sense of burlesque and the fascinating movements by Josephine Baker.
Post-War & Contemporary Art (Evening & Day Sales)
In the area of contemporary art, some important artists from post-war represented to this day, including Pierre Alechinsky, Karel Appel, Alexander Calder, Chu Teh-Chun, Jean Dubuffet, Roberto Matta, Richard Serra, Niele Toroni and Victor Vasarely. Various abstract works of art are offered for auction, including two important paintings by Hans Hartung (estimated price: € 250,000 - € 350,000 - 250,000) as well as an extraordinarily large painting by Olivier Debré (estimation price: € 100,000 - 150,000).
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)-Vascoeuil-1967-70, Acrylic Signed, dated and denoted “Vasarely, Vascoeuil, 1967-70”, 200 x 200 cm, estimation price: 150,000-250,000 €
abstract art also be present, represented by the work "Composition N ° 136" by Chu Teh Chun from 1962 (estimated price: € 350,000 - 550,000), a huge polyptych by Fabienne and a nice collection of works by Tang Haywen.
Optical art is represented by a rare work by Jesus Raphael Soto from 1962 and a great painting by Victor Vasarely. Two extraordinary sheet metal work by Raymond Hains from 1959, each with 200 x 100 cm, can also be seen in the new realists.
Twenty One Contemporary
On June 6th at 6 p.m., the Paris Auction Twenty One Contemporary take place, the end of the XX. and XXI. Week forms. Contemporary works are presented there, including works by artists such as Lee Bae, Claire Tabouret, Tadashi Kawamata and Xavier Veilhan.
The rare demasked version of the famous duos Daft Punk , created by Xavier Veilhan . Estimating artists such as Anastasia Bay, Guillaume Bresson and Jean-Marie Appriou will also be represented. mirrors 's auction in the art of art of Venice's Biennale, by focusing on artists such as Alioune Diagne and Julien Creuzet.
Xavier Veilhanné EN 1963- Daft Punk (Thomas Bangalter & Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo)- 2015, acrylic and paint on birch plywood, 161 × 100 × 55 cm, estimate: 40,000- 60,000 €
The auction ends with a collection of around 15 works from the Africa First collection, which shows the vitality and diversity of contemporary African art . Among them are works by Aimé Mpane, Serge Attukwei Clottey, Sadikou Oukpedjo and Athi-Patra Ruga. A wall installation by Ibrahim Mahama and a sculpture by Tschabalala Self are also auctioned, known for their representations of figures of black women.
Practical information on auctions, preliminary visits and contact points
Previous visits in Paris: May 31 to June 4, 2024
Auctions in Paris: 4.6. at 7 p.m. & 5.6. at 2 p.m.
Impressionism & Modern Art Evening & Day Sales 4.6. at 8 p.m. & 5.6. at 4 p.m.
Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening & Day Sales 6.6. at 6 p.m.
Twenty One Contemporary Artcurial 7 Rond Point of the Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris
Previous visits in Switzerland: Selected works 7.6. -3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 8.6. -11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kirchgasse 33 8001 Zurich
All works 11. To 16.6.6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Black Forest Valley 171 4058 Basel
Auction in Basel: 19.6. at 1 p.m. Artcurial Beurret Baily Widmer Schwarzwaldallee 171 4058 Basel
About Artcurial
Artcurial , the renowned auction house with French roots, was founded in Paris in 2002 and has since developed into a leading player on the international art market. In 2022, the company had an impressive total turnover of 216.5 million euros with a total of three auction locations in Paris, Monaco and Marrakech.
The auction house is a multidisciplinary company that covers all important specialist areas, including visual arts, arts and crafts, collector vehicles, jewelry, Watches as well as wines and spirits. With a clear international orientation, Artcurial continuously relies on the expansion of its global network.
The company has offices in Brussels, Milan, Monte Carlo, Munich and Marrakech as well as representations in Austria and Spain.
In April 2023, Artcurial was able to further strengthen its commitment by acquiring the renowned auction house Beurret Bailly Widmer auctions in Switzerland. With this expansion, this expansion consolidated its presence in Europe and thus underlines its position as an international auction house.
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