Kings of Surrealism

Queens of Surrealism

Property from an Important Private European Collection

Memoria

Legendary Surrealism Magazine from the 1930s

Minotaure

Paris

This year will mark the centenary of the publication of André Breton's Surrealist Manifesto. This anniversary will put Surrealism and its key players in the spotlight whether across cultural institutions or in the auction room. This October, “Surrealism and Its Legacy” will return in full force for a third installment, charting the history and undeniable impact of the movement. Echoing the theme of the auction, the paintings and sculptures presented will unlock the story behind Surrealism, showing how these artists brought to the fore timeless themes that remain just as relevant in today’s world. The artistic legacy of Surrealism has never been more alive than it is today. In order to underline the importance of the movement’s legacy on post-war art and contemporary design and to open up the market to today's cross-category collectors. Exhibition 83, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 12 October | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM 13 October | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM 14 October | 10:00 AM–9:00 PM 15 October | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM 16 October | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM 17 October | 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Head of Surrealism and its Legacy Sale | Vice President France | Co-head of Modern and Contemporary Art Department | International Senior Specialist

Thomas Bompard

Vice President France | Co-head of Modern and Contemporary Art Department | Senior Director, Senior Specialist

Aurélie Vandevoorde

Vice President France | Senior Director, Senior International Specialist

Stefano Moreni

Vice-President, France | Head of Private Sales, Continental Europe | International Specialist

Olivier Fau

Head of Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale

Eddie Hautchamp

Senior Director, Senior Specialist

Etienne Hellman

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This year will mark the centenary of the publication of André Breton's Surrealist Manifesto. This anniversary will put Surrealism and its key players in the spotlight whether across cultural institutions or in the auction room. This October, “Surrealism and Its Legacy” will return in full force for a third installment, charting the history and undeniable impact of the movement. Echoing the theme of the auction, the paintings and sculptures presented will unlock the story behind Surrealism, showing how these artists brought to the fore timeless themes that remain just as relevant in today’s world. The artistic legacy of Surrealism has never been more alive than it is today. In order to underline the importance of the movement’s legacy on post-war art and contemporary design and to open up the market to today's cross-category collectors.