AUCTION PREMIERE | Paris Surrealism and Its Legacy & Modernités

Paris | 24 October 2025

W itness two extraordinary sales celebrating the power and evolution of modern creativity. Join us for the premiere to explore these landmark moments in art history, presented by CELINE.

Surrealism and Its Legacy returns for its fourth instalment, tracing the audacious spirit of a movement that forever transformed the history of art. From the aftermath of the First World War to the present day, Surrealism has sought to unveil the unseen — turning contradictions into poetry and beauty into revelation. Masterpieces by Magritte, Picabia, and Domínguez stand alongside works by artists who continue to expand the movement’s visionary reach across generations.

Alongside this, the Modernités evening sale brings together a curated selection of masterpieces spanning Impressionism, the European avant-garde, and Contemporary art. From the innovations of the early modern masters to the bold expressions of today’s icons, Modernités celebrates a century of artistic breakthroughs that continue to shape our cultural landscape.

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