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Christie s to offer the collection of Francis Gross
René Magritte (1898-1967), La Vengeance, 1936. Estimate on request. © Christie s Images Ltd 2021.
PARIS
.- On 30 June, Christie s will be offering an exceptional collection of 20th century works assembled over a decade by the successful businessman Francis Gross, unseen since his death in 1992. This discreet collector, who comes from a family of entrepreneurs, brought together works by the most iconic artists of the 20th century including Jean Dubuffet, Alberto Giacometti, Aristide Maillol, René Magritte, Henri Matisse, Henri Moore, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Nicolas de Staël. Preciously preserved by his family for nearly 30 years, the 28 lots that compose this group testifies to Francis Gross s extensive knowledge and passion for Impressionist and modern art. It is estimated at between 14 and 20 million.