Christie's Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper Auction Catalog - February 2008 London

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A distinguished piece of auction house history, this Christie's "Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper" catalog documents the February 5, … Read more A distinguished piece of auction house history, this Christie's "Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper" catalog documents the February 5, 2008 sale held at their prestigious St. James's saleroom in London. This exceptional reference features works by renowned masters including Picasso and Chagall, among other luminaries of the Impressionist and Modern movements.
Provenance & Scholarly Importance:

The catalog presents works from several distinguished collections, including The Rauert Collection Hamburg, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and The Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Collection. Each work is meticulously documented with comprehensive provenance, exhibition histories, and scholarly citations that reflect Christie's rigorous cataloging standards.
Collector's Value:

Beyond its research significance, this catalog serves as an elegant coffee table piece, featuring high-quality color reproductions and detailed lot descriptions. The inclusion of estimation ranges and final results makes it an invaluable market reference for collectors and dealers specializing in works on paper by major 19th and 20th-century artists.


Decor Style: Contemporary Scholarly, Collector's Library
Year Made: 2008
Country of Origin: United Kingdom See less