Impressionist & Modern Art
Auction on March 26, 3pm
On the occasion of the Impressionist & Modern Art sale on March 26 organized by Tajan, several highlight lots illustrate the richness and diversity of 20th-century artistic creation. Among them, Nature morte au bouquet de fleurs et au compotier (1947–1948) by Marc Chagall, pastel and ink on paper, captivates with its colorful poetry and is estimated at €80,000–120,000. Another major work, Le Château et la Seine, les environs de Vernon, Normandie (1973) by Bernard Buffet, oil on canvas, demonstrates the artist’s characteristic graphic strength and carries an estimate of €100,000–150,000. The remarkable Portrait de Germaine Everling, circa 1942–1943, by Francis Picabia, oil on cardboard, estimated at €150,000–200,000, further enhances this prestigious selection. Finally, Raisins sur la vigne by Théo van Rysselberghe, oil on panel, estimated at €10,000–15,000, brings a delicate touch to this exceptional ensemble.
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Nature morte au bouquet de fleurs et au compotier, 1947-1948
Pastel and ink on paper; signed lower right.
12 3/8 x 9 5/8 in
€80,000-€120,000
Francis Picabia (1879-1953)
Portrait de Germaine Everling, circa 1942-1943
Oil on cardboard; signed lower right
€150,000-€200,000
Théo Van Rysselberghe (1862-1926)
Raisins sur la vigne
Oil on panel; signed with the artist’s monogram lower left
22 1/4 X 16 7/8 in
€10,000-€15,000
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999)
Le Château et la Seine, les environs de Vernon, Normandie, 1973
Oil on canvas; signed upper middle; dated upper left; titled and located on the reverse
35 X 51 1/8 in
€100,000-€150,000
“IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART” AUCTION
Thursday, March 26, 3pm
Tajan, 37 rue des Mathurins, 75008 Paris
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