This auction presents an exquisite art collection put together by a family of Italian connoisseurs over the last few decades. The collection features works by classic masters of the 20th century such as Georges Braque, René Magritte, and Marc Chagall, and also puts the spotlight on works by Italian greats of the 20th century such as Gino Severini, Giorgio Morandi and Giorgio de Chirico. There are also iconic and cutting-edge contemporary pieces, including the very well-known ‘LOVE’ installation in polychromed aluminum by Robert Indiana. What: Sotheby’s auction titled “From Magritte to Indiana: An Italian Collection”Where: 76, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, CS 10010, 75384 ParisWhen: December 7, 6pm CETPublic Viewing: December 6, 10am - 2pm CETTop lots of the sale:* “La Femme au Miroir,” oil on canvas, 1941/1942, by René Magritte (1898-1967). Estimate: €1,800,000 - €2,500,000* “Verre, Pipe et Poire,” oil on canvas, 1917, by Georges Braque (1882-1963). Estimate: €1,350,000 - €1,850,000* “One Through Zero (The Ten Numbers),” polychromed aluminum, 1978-2003, by Robert Indiana (born 1928). Estimate: €700,000 - €900,000* “Les Adieux,” oil on canvas, 1943, by by René Magritte (1898-1967). Estimate: €700,000 - €900,000* “Natura Morta,” oil on canvas, 1956, by Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964). Estimate: €600,000 - €800,000 * “Danse De L’Ours,” crayon, fusain, tempera and pastel on paper, 1912, by Gino Severini (1883-1966). Estimate: €400,000 - €600,000* “Le Muguet,” oil on hardboard, circa 1975, by Marc Chagall (1887-1985). Estimate: €300,000 - €400,000* “LOVE,” polychromed aluminum, executed 1966-1999, by Robert Indiana (born 1928). Estimate: €300,000 - €400,000* “Rapprochement,” aquarelle on paper, 1931, by Wassily Kadinsky (1866-1944). Estimate: €180,000 - €250,000* “Venezia, Palazzo Ducale,” oil on canvas, by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978). Estimate: €150,000 - €200,000— For details, visit www.sothebys.comClick on the slideshow for the sale highlights.
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