3 Christie's Auction Catalogs - Complete Collection of Impressionist & Modern Art Sales London, June 2003 - Fine Art Coffee Table Books

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Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, pristine set of all three Christie's London catalogs from their prestigious June … Read more Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, pristine set of all three Christie's London catalogs from their prestigious June 2003 Impressionist and Modern Art sales week. This exceptional trilogy documents one of the most significant auction series of early 21st century art sales, featuring masterpieces from the most celebrated artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The complete set includes:
- Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale (June 24, 2003)
- Impressionist and Modern Art Day Sale (June 25, 2003)
- Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper (June 26, 2003)

Together, these catalogs form an extraordinary encyclopedia of Impressionist and Modern art, documenting a breathtaking array of masterworks from the movement's most iconic figures. These volumes include an astonishing roster of legendary artists including Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Cézanne, Schiele, Klimt, Chagall, Renoir, Dalí, Matisse, Miró, Magritte, Degas, Léger, Giacometti, and dozens more.

Of particular note is the Works on Paper catalog, which presents an exceptionally rich selection of Cézanne works, including detailed documentation of his sketchbooks and artistic process. The catalog features scholarly essays on these works, including "A Passion for Cézanne: The Chappuis-Barut Collection," providing valuable historical context and provenance information.

The Evening Sale catalog showcases museum-quality masterpieces, while the Day Sale catalog presents an impressive breadth of important works across the Impressionist and Modern movements. Each volume contains meticulously detailed provenance information, condition reports, and scholarly descriptions—representing an invaluable reference resource for collectors, designers, and art enthusiasts.

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This magnificent catalog set epitomizes sophisticated gallery aesthetic and would make a striking statement in any curated interior. Perfect for display on a stand in a library, artfully arranged on a coffee table, or featured prominently in a collector's study. The uniform design with Van Gogh's delicate floral still life featured on the Evening Sale cover creates a visually cohesive presentation that adds refined artistic elegance to any space. See less