The auction will bring together near about 200 lots of contemporary art by eminent artists like Andy Warhol, Imi Knoebel, Bernar Venet, Arnulf Rainer and many more. The special highlights of the sale include works from the Rodolphe Stadler collection alongside a rare group of early works by Zao Wou-Ki.What: Day Sale of Contemporary ArtWhere: Christie’s, 9 Avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris, FranceWhen: December 8, 2:30pmPublic Viewing: December 6, 10am-6PM; December 7, 10am-2pmTop Lots of the Sale:* A 1955 oil and sand on canvas painting by Tapies Antoni, titled “Yellow Paint No. XXIV,” measured at 89 x 116 cm. Estimate: €120,000 - €180,000 (US$128,230 - US$192,345)* An oil and burlap collage on canvas by Manolo Valdés titled “Retrato de Amélie IV,” painted in 2000, the artwork is measured at 200 x 150 cm. Estimate: €120,000 - €180,000 (US$128,230 - US$192,345)* A 1967 oil on canvas painting by Matta titled “Cube Broke,” measured at 131.5 x 146 cm. Estimate: €100,000 - €150,000 (US$106,859 - US$160,288)* A 1999 untitled oil on canvas portrait by Zhang Xiaogang, measured at 40 x 30 cm. Estimate: €100,000 - €150,000 (US$106,859 - US$160,288)* A 1962 untitled oil and gravel on paper work mounted on canvas by Jean Fautrier, measured at 50 x 65 cm. Estimate: €100,000 - €150,000 (US$106,859 - US$160,288)For details, visit: http://www.christies.com/salelanding/index.aspx?lid=1&intsaleid=26383&saletitle=Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.
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