What: Auction of Fine Impressionist and Modern Art PaintingsWhere: Bonhams, 580 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022When: Nov 16, 16pm ESTPublic Viewing: Nov 9 – 11 & 14 – 15, 10am – 17pm EST, Nov 12 - 13, 12pm – 17pm EST, Nov 16, 10am – 14pm ESTTop Lots of the Sale:The auction offers an impressive selection of Impressionist and modern art paintings. The sale features works of renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Henri Lebasque. The highlight of the auction includes two exceptional paintings by German-French artist Max Ernst - Tremblement de terre printanier and Je suis une femme, vous êtes un homme, sommes nous la république. The paintings are consigned by a descendent of his widow, the artist and writer Dorothea Tanning. Top lots of this sale are:*Max Ernst (1891-1976), “Tremblement de terre printanier,” 1964, oil on canvas. Estimate: US$ 600,000 - US$ 1,000,000*Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), “La première communion,”1919, oil on canvas. Estimate: US$ 600,000 - US$ 800,000*Marc Chagall (1887-1985), “Les mariés sur fond de la Tour Eiffel,” circa 1982-83, oil on canvas. Estimate: US$ 600,000 - US$ 800,000*Joan Miró (1893-1983), “Sans titre,” circa 1972-1973, oil, industrial paint and woolen yarn on masonite peg board. Estimate: US$ 450,000 - US$ 650,000* Max Ernst (1891-1976), “Je suis une femme, vous êtes un homme, sommes nous la république,” 1960, oil on canvas. Estimate: US$ 400,000 - US$ 600,000Click on the Slideshow for highlights of the sale.
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