Christie's to Offer $40–60M Radiant Modernism Collection Across Three Continents
Christie's is set to auction Radiant Modernism, a curated private collection of late 19th- to 20th-century art, across multiple sales from October 2026 to 2027. Valued between $40,000,000 and $60,000,000, the collection encompasses paintings, prints, and works on paper. It will debut in London during Frieze Week, followed by Paris for Art Basel, and then New York in November Marquee Week, with more auctions scheduled for 2027. Over four decades, nearly 600 pieces were gathered privately. Christie's emphasizes the collection's exceptional quality, rarity, and the scholarly approach to its acquisitions. Key themes include Pointillism with Paul Signac, Symbolism with Odilon Redon, and Expressionism featuring Lyonel Feininger. Specific details about individual lots or consignors remain undisclosed.
Key facts
- Christie's announced the sale of Radiant Modernism, a private European collection.
- The collection spans late 19th- to 20th-century art, including paintings, works on paper, and prints.
- The overall estimate is in the region of $40,000,000–60,000,000.
- Sales will take place from October 2026 throughout 2027 across London, Paris, and New York.
- The London sale coincides with Frieze Week; Paris with Art Basel; New York with November Marquee Week.
- The collection comprises nearly 600 works assembled privately over forty years.
- Three principal strands: Pointillism (Paul Signac), Symbolism (Odilon Redon), Expressionism (Lyonel Feininger).
- Christie's cites rarity, quality, and academic rigour as defining characteristics.
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- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States