Post-War
  & Contemporary Art

On 20^th October, in parallel with Paris+ by Art Basel, Artcurial will be auctionning the Eclectic Eye collection from a London apartment. Assembled over the space of 20 years by discerning collectors, this is a rare, cutting-edge collection that brings together objects and periods. From the great modern artists Berthe Morisot and Pierre Bonnard, to contemporaries Peter Doig and Olafur Eliasson, as well as rare 18^th-century furniture and exceptional Chinese and Sèvres porcelain. This collection of nearly 160 lots will invite you on a unique journey into the free and intuitive spirit of collectors.

The Post-War & Contemporary Art department at Artcurial presents from 5^th to 26^th October 2023 an exhibition spotlighting the remarkable sculptor Yves Dana, the Egyptian-born Swiss artist. In collaboration with the renowned London gallery Waddington Custotand spanning 25 years of his career, this first major exhibition in France includes 16 artworks, in stone and bronze, offering the opportunity to discover the work of this highly regarded sculptor much appreciated by collectors across the world. All the sculptures presented will be available for purchase.

The Monaco Auction Week sales, which was held from 16^th to 19^th July 2023 at the Hotel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo, were a resounding success with Artcurial’s Jewellery, Watches, Fashion & Luxury Accessories, Post-War & Contemporary Art and, for the first time, Design departments all shined on the French Riviera, totaling over €14 M.

On Monday 11^th September, Artcurial will open its second half-year with a charity sale dedicated to supporting contemporary art. Benefiting the Fondation des Artistes, the sale will feature works by 90 emerging artists exhibited by the Premier Regard association over its 20 years of activity. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Fondation des Artistes in support of its work with artists.

On the occasion of the Monaco Auction Week from 14^th to 19^th July, the Principality opens once again the Société des Bains de Mer’s gardens and establishments to the Monaco Sculptures sale. Designed around the leading artists of the 20^th and 21^st centuries, this 4^th edition features a unique monumental artwork signed by César. This welded iron plaque, measuring more than 3 meters, was assembledfrom the Iron Lady's old staircases and beams, dismantled in the early 1980s . Its sale on 18^th July at the Hôtel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo is the ultimate tribute to Gustave Eiffel, whose centenary is being celebrated this year.

In 2023, Artcurial has expanded into Switzerland: the auction house Beurret Bailly Widmer Auktionen became Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer. Following this acquisition, the Swiss auction house returns this year with its traditional sale of modern and contemporary art on 21^st June in Basel, which will be broadcast live at Artcurial in Paris. More than 330 lots will be auctioned, including artworks by Eduardo Chillida, Maurice Denis, Diego Giacometti, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Günther Uecker and Andy Warhol.

On 7^th and 8^th June, the Impressionist & Modern Art and Post-War & Contemporary Art departments will hold their prestige sales of major artworks by great 20^th century artists.

Le 5 juin prochain, la Librairie Artcurial présentera le catalogue raisonné André Marfaing, Peintures / Paintings 1948-1986, retraçant toute la création d'un artiste clé de l'histoire de l’art français du XX^e siècle. Au cours de sa carrière, André Marfaing s’est associé à l’abstraction et a trouvé un style propre à lui. Sa peinture est marquée par une prédominance du noir opposé au blanc et par la vivacité des gestes. Ses toiles sont animées par le clair-obscur qui crée des contrastes entre le vide et le plein.

Du 3 au 6 juin, une sélection d’œuvres d’André Marfaing sera exposée chez Artcurial.