Christie’s has announced that it will offer Paul Cézanne’s masterpiece “Vue sur L’Estaque et Le Château d’If,” painted circa 1883-1885, during its February 4, 2015 Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale in London. The painting (estimate: £8-12 million) is being offered for sale for the first time since it was acquired in 1936 by Samuel Courtauld, founder of the Courtauld Gallery and Institute of Art.According to Jay Vincze, International Director and Head of The Impressionist and Modern Art Department, Christie’s London, “Vue sur L’Estaque et Le Château d’If” is a once in a generation opportunity to acquire a beautiful and important masterpiece landscape by Cézanne.“Acquired in 1936 by one of the 20th century’s greatest connoisseurs, the inspirational patron of the arts and generous philanthropist Samuel Courtauld, the provenance of this outstanding painting is exemplary,” said Vincze.“His legacy through the Courtauld Gallery and Institute continues to enrich and inform contemporary culture today and his early recognition of Cézanne’s genius gave rise to the greatest public collection of the artist’s work in Britain. We expect this painting to create great excitement internationally, from discerning buyers – both new and established – across Asia and Russia to Europe and America.”Follow @UK_ARTINFO
↧