Auction on
16 December 2022 - 13:30 (CET) -
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
Whirlwind forces blowing over modern painting shot this painting by Chaïm Soutine over the million mark. Bram Van Velde (1895-1981) was also wafted aloft on the wings of success, and set a world record.
Chaïm Soutine (1894-1943), Trees in the Wind or Before the Storm, c. 1939, oil on Isorel panel, 68.5 x 87 cm/27 x 34.2 in. Result: €1,157,000
Chaïm Soutine (1894-1943), Trees in the Wind or Before the Storm, c. 1939, oil on Isorel panel, 68.5 x 87 cm/27 x 34.2 in. Result: €1,157,000
This storm-tossed painting by Chaïm Soutine, which was featured on the front page of Gazette no. 43, attracted a powerful gust of €1,082,240. Trees in the Wind or Before the Storm dates from around 1929. In the article accompanying the antepenultimate cover…
Trees, a full-fledged theme in Soutine’s work, lend themselves to a veritable demonstration of painting. Trees in the Wind, also called Before the Storm, is a personal interpretation of this landscape classic.
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.
Print the article
