Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Impressionist & Modern Art Sale in Paris Features Magritte and Picasso Works
On December 3, 2025, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will conduct an Impressionist and Modern Art Auction in Paris. Highlighting the event is René Magritte's Le changement de vitesse, a notable piece from the Paul Colinet collection that featured in the Surrealist review Vendredi in 1951, estimated at €200,000-400,000. Another key item is Pablo Picasso's Tête de Mousquetaire, created on May 11, 1967, with an estimated value of €350,000-550,000. Specialist Emilie Millon emphasizes the rarity of Magritte's drawing, which poetically and absurdly examines objects and their depictions, noting that few comparable works of this quality are still privately owned. Its provenance is exceptional, having been maintained for many years. The auction will also showcase various works from different collectors.
Key facts
- The auction is scheduled for 3 December 2025.
- It is an Impressionist and Modern Art Sale.
- The sale will take place in Paris.
- René Magritte's Le changement de vitesse is a highlight, estimated at €200,000-400,000.
- Pablo Picasso's Tête de Mousquetaire is another highlight, estimated at €350,000-550,000.
- Magritte's work is a drawing on paper from the Paul Colinet collection.
- It illustrated the Surrealist review Vendredi in 1951.
- Specialist Emilie Millon commented on the rarity and provenance of the Magritte drawing.
Entities
Artists
- René Magritte
- Pablo Picasso
Institutions
- Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr
Locations
- Paris
- France