PIASA to Sell Paul and Jacqueline Canfrère Collection of Post-War French Avant-Garde
On September 23, 2026, at 6 p.m., PIASA will hold an auction for the Paul and Jacqueline Canfrère Collection. This sale, comprising 70 lots, has an estimated value ranging from €1.1 million to €1.6 million and showcases pieces from Narrative Figuration, Supports/Surfaces, and French post-war abstraction. A standout item is Dado's 'Le jardinier' (1962), an oil on canvas that measures 114 x 145 cm, with an estimated worth of €50,000 to €70,000. Florence Latieule, the Director of PIASA’s Modern & Contemporary Art Department, noted that the collection reflects a deep commitment to post-war artistic movements.
Key facts
- PIASA will offer the Paul and Jacqueline Canfrère Collection on September 23, 2026.
- The collection comprises 70 lots estimated at €1.1 million to €1.6 million.
- It includes works from Narrative Figuration, Supports/Surfaces, and French post-war abstraction.
- Dado's 'Le jardinier' (1962) is a leading work, estimated at €50,000 to €70,000.
- The painting measures 114 x 145 cm and is signed and dated at upper right.
- Florence Latieule is Director of PIASA’s Modern & Contemporary Art Department.
- The sale takes place at 6 p.m.
- The collection reflects a personal engagement with post-war French avant-gardes.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- PIASA