Past/Forward
Part II, Online Auction: 19–29 October 2021 • 3:00 PM CEST • Paris

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Past/Forward - Part II 19–29 October 2021 • 3:00 PM CEST • Paris

S otheby’s is honoured to announce Past/Forward, an unique journey through 20th century art. Part I of the sale will take place live on 26 October in Paris, whilst Part II will be online and open for bidding from 19–29 October.

This collection reflects the passion and vision of its collector, covering almost a century of Modern and Contemporary Art. The sale features important works by the most influential European artists of the era, from Léger, Picasso, Masson and Tanguy, to masterpieces by Soulages, Dubuffet, Hundertwasser and Hantaï.

The vision and scope of Past / Forward offers Sotheby’s clients a unique opportunity to acquire works that have been thoughtfully assembled over the years, and coheres satisfyingly into a compelling and entrancing body of 20th-century art.

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509
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Marie-Hélène Vieira da Silva
Marie-Hélène Vieira da Silva
Sans Titre
Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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511
Type: lot
Category: Lot
André Marfaing
André Marfaing
Sans Titre
Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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525
Type: lot
Category: Lot
André Masson
André Masson
Esprits animaux
Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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552
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Emilio Pettoruti
Emilio Pettoruti
Concierto (studio)
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 EUR
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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504
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Fernand Léger
Fernand Léger
Marie l'Acrobate
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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503
Type: lot
Category: Lot
César Baldaccini dit Cesar
César Baldaccini dit Cesar
Plaque
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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538
Type: lot
Category: Lot
André Lanskoy
André Lanskoy
Sans Titre
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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518
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Gudmundur Erró
Gudmundur Erró
Human Library
Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 EUR
Past/Forward - Part II
19–29 October 2021 | 3:00 PM CEST | Paris
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Past/Forward

  • Henri Laurens
    La nuit
    Estimate €60,000–80 000

    Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
    Sans titre
    Estimate €10,000–15,000
  • André Marfaing
    Sans titre
    Estimate €20,000–30,000
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  • Pierre Soulages
    Peinture 33x41 cm, 17 février 1951
    Estimate €200,000–300,000
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  • César Baldaccini
    Plaque
    Estimate €10,000–15,000

    Robert Delaunay
    La tour aux rideaux
    Estimate €100,000–150,000

    Simon Hantaï
    Catamurons
    Estimate €70,000–100,000
  • Jean Dubuffet
    Barbe des dénombrements
    Estimate €400,000–600,000
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  • Victor Brauner
    La Palladiste
    Estimate €120,000–180,000
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  • We would like to thank our partner Proprietés parisiennes - Sotheby's International Realty, as well as the owner of the apartment featured in the slideshow, for giving us the opportunity to use it for this photo shoot.
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