Paris Collection of School of Paris and Fauvist Works Heads to Auction at Gros & Delettrez
On October 22, 2026, Gros & Delettrez will host an auction featuring an extraordinary collection that has been put together over the past forty years by the son of a Parisian gallery owner. This event will present works from notable artists like Moïse Kisling, Pinchus Krémègne, and Jules Pascin, among others, showcasing influential figures from the School of Paris and French colorists tied to Fauvism and the lively Montmartre art scene. The collector, who was immersed in the art world through his father's Galerie 93 at 93 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, later created his own distinct collection. According to expert Cabinet Chanoit, the collector maintained remarkably high standards throughout his journey.
Key facts
- Auction at Gros & Delettrez on October 22, 2026.
- Collection assembled over four decades by the son of a Parisian gallery owner.
- Artists represented include Moïse Kisling, Pinchus Krémègne, Jules Pascin, Hermine David, Toshio Bando, Ossip Zadkine, Charles Camoin, Louis Valtat, Élisée Maclet and Gen Paul.
- Works span the School of Paris and French colorists associated with Fauvism and Montmartre.
- The collector's father founded Galerie 93 at 93 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, specializing in naïve painters.
- The collector worked alongside his father before building an independent collection.
- Cabinet Chanoit is the expert for the sale.
- The collector's choices were marked by an unusually strict standard, according to Cabinet Chanoit.
Entities
Artists
- Moïse Kisling
- Pinchus Krémègne
- Jules Pascin
- Hermine David
- Toshio Bando
- Ossip Zadkine
- Charles Camoin
- Louis Valtat
- Élisée Maclet
- Gen Paul
Institutions
- Gros & Delettrez
- Galerie 93
- Cabinet Chanoit
- Hôtel Drouot
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Montmartre
- 93 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré