Paris | Masterpiece by Vincent van Gogh To Make Auction Debut in Paris This March | Press Release

Painted in the Spring of 1887 – during Vincent van Gogh’s two-year sojourn in Paris – Scène de rue à Montmartre is a not only a major work by the artist but also from his very rare series of paintings depicting the legendary Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre. The work has remained in the same family collection for over 100 years, and despite having been published in seven catalogues, it has never been exhibited until now. This Spring, Sotheby’s and Mirabaud Mercier are delighted to present the painting to the public for the first time; with exhibitions to be held in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Paris ahead of the Impressionist & Modern Art auction on 25 March.

SOTHEBY'S PARIS - 25 MARCH 2021

EXHIBITION DATES:

1 – 3 March: Sotheby’s Amsterdam

9 – 12 March: Sotheby’s Hong Kong

16 – 18 March: Drouot Paris

19 – 23 March: Sotheby’s Paris

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PRESS OFFICE CONTACTS :
Sophie Dufresne | Sophie.Dufresne@Sothebys.com
Claire Jehl | Claire.Jehl@Sothebys.com

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