The Facts
Artcurial's October 24, 2026 auction features nearly 50 modern, post-war, and contemporary works. Highlights include a rare Odilon Redon painting, a Gustave Caillebotte pastel from 1876 offered at auction for the first time after being recently exhibited at the Musée d'Orsay, and a Jean-Michel Basquiat work on paper about the circus held in the same collection for over 30 years. The post-war section includes a large bronze by César and a three-meter-tall A.R. Penck painting from 1982, never before at auction. The sale also offers 18 lots from Kees van Dongen's estate, including his 1959 portrait of Brigitte Bardot.
The Signal
The auction presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire museum-quality works that have been off the market for decades or never sold. The Caillebotte pastel, remaining in private hands since its creation, and the Basquiat circus-themed work underscore the appeal of fresh-to-market pieces. The van Dongen estate lots, particularly the Bardot portrait, add cultural cachet. This sale reflects Artcurial's strategy of curating tightly edited, high-profile selections.
- Artists: Odilon Redon, Gustave Caillebotte, Jean-Michel Basquiat, César, A.R. Penck, Kees van Dongen
- People: Brigitte Bardot
- Auction Houses: Artcurial
- Museums: Musée d'Orsay
- Locations: Paris
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