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Art World Stunned: $450M Masterpiece Collection Surfaces
30 Sep
Summary
- Five iconic paintings set to fetch $450 million at auction.
- Collection includes works by Cézanne, Renoir, Monet, and De Vlaminck.
- Most artworks acquired in London during the 1970s by the Blaquiers.
An extraordinary art collection, known as the Blaquier-Arrieta Collection, is set to make waves with an anticipated auction value of approximately $450 million. Five celebrated paintings from masters including Cézanne, Renoir, Monet, and De Vlaminck are scheduled to go under the hammer in New York in November. This significant collection offers a rare glimpse into the art market's most valuable offerings.
The majority of the artworks featured in this collection were originally procured in London during the 1970s. The acquisitions were made by Carlos Pedro Blaquier and Nelly Blaquier de Arrieta, who curated this impressive assemblage over time. Beyond the five paintings destined for the auction block, the rest of the collection is being presented digitally, allowing for broader appreciation.
Among the digitally showcased pieces is Vincent van Gogh's evocative painting, 'Châtaigniers en fleurs.' This exhibition highlights the breadth of the collection and its historical significance, tracing its roots back to acquisitions made over four decades ago.
