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Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Auction is led by three exceptional Modern works that all share the same subject – the female figure. Helena Newman, Co-Head, Impressionist & Modern Art Worldwide introduces these works by Rodin, Picasso and Modigliani and discusses the women that inspired them.

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