A Resounding Success for the Decorative Arts

Result EUR409,600

Published on 03 January 2023, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 09 December 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

Leading names in the field and other lesser-known artists found new homes and well-deserved peace.

Marie Cuttoli (1879-1973) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), colored wool hand-knotted... A Resounding Success for the Decorative Arts

Marie Cuttoli (1879-1973) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), colored wool hand-knotted carpet produced between 1927 and 1929, based on Verre et Pipe, an oil and sand on canvas of 1917, Myrbor editions, 144 x 200 cm/56.7 x 78.7 in.
Result: €409,600
© PICASSO ESTATE, Paris, 2002

With total proceeds of €3,037,935, this sale dedicated to 20th-century decorative arts and sculpture was an out-and-out success, due in particular to Cigognes au repos, l'une couchée (Resting Storks, One Sitting : 27.5 x 45.8 x 16.5 cm) by Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916). This unique bronze group was presented in the year of its creation (May 16 to June 15, 1907) at the gallery of the founder Adrien-Aurélien…

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