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ALEXANDRE PERRIER | ‘La mort du poète’

Zurich | 7-14th June

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Alexandre Perrier’s monumental masterpiece ‘La mort du poète’, will be offered in Sotheby’s upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Auction (7 June | Zurich). In this video, we delve into Perrier’s obsession with the stunning landscapes of Switzerland, often depicting them in the shimmer of twilight.

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