Marie Vassilieff auction at Château de Villandry
On Monday, June 6, 2026, 150 works by Marie Vassilieff will be auctioned at Château de Villandry. Vassilieff, a student and friend of Matisse, was a key figure in the Montparnasse avant-garde, founding an art school and a canteen. Despite her contributions, she remains relatively unknown. The auction aims to rediscover her legacy.
Key facts
- 150 works by Marie Vassilieff are being auctioned
- The auction takes place on Monday, June 6, 2026
- The auction is at Château de Villandry
- Marie Vassilieff was a student and friend of Matisse
- She founded an art school and a canteen
- She was a key figure in the Montparnasse avant-garde
- She is currently a relatively unknown artist
- The auction aims to rediscover her work
Entities
Artists
- Marie Vassilieff
- Henri Matisse
Locations
- Château de Villandry
- Montparnasse