"Collection Yves Saint Laurent Et Pierre Berge" 2009 Christie's Paris (SOLD)

"Collection Yves Saint Laurent Et Pierre Berge" 2009 Christie's Paris (SOLD)Guide d'Exposition Catalogue I: Art Impressionniste et ModerneLots 1 61 Catalogue II: Tableaux et Dessins Anciens et du XIXeme SiecleLots 70 94 Catalogue III: Orfevrerie, Miniatures et Objets de VertuLots 100 210 Catalogue IV: Arts Decoratifs du XXime SiecleLots 222 369 Catalogue V: Sculptures, Objets d'Art, Art d'Asie, Archeologie et MobilierLots 380 678 Foreword by Pierre Berge. Box set weighs 12. 4 pounds 11 3 4" x 9 1 4" Scroll Down for (14)

Guide d'Exposition

Catalogue I: Art Impressionniste et Moderne
Lots 1-61

Catalogue II: Tableaux et Dessins Anciens et du XIXeme Siecle
Lots 70-94

Catalogue III: Orfevrerie, Miniatures et Objets de Vertu
Lots 100-210

Catalogue IV: Arts Decoratifs du XXime Siecle
Lots 222-369

Catalogue V: Sculptures, Objets d'Art, Art d'Asie, Archeologie et Mobilier
Lots 380-678

Foreword by Pierre Berge.

Box set weighs 12.4 pounds

11 3/4" x 9 1/4"

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Paris. Christie's. 23-25 Fevrier 2009.

6 softcover volumes housed in glossy paper-covered card slipcase.

281, 161, 275, 437, 681, 111 pages. DVD housed in card portfolio. 696 lots illustrated profusely in colour, with archival photographs and details, and several folding-plates. 325 x 240mm (12¾ x 9½"). French, with some English translations. 

The complete catalogue for the record-breaking sale of the art collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge. The auction made over 373 million Euros and included the most exceptional works by masters of painting, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, metalwork and other decorative arts.

Part I represents a remarkable collection of Impressionist and Modern art, including pieces by Degas, Manet, Cezanne, Gauguin, Vuillard, Mondrian, Ensor, Gris, Picasso, Matisse, Leger and Derain.

Part II includes paintings by de Hooch, Hals, Gainsborough, David, Ingres, Burne-Jones and Rossetti.

Part III contains snuff-boxes, fine silver and other exquisite objects.

Part IV offers a who's who of 20th century furniture makers - Lalanne, Chareau, Dunand, Ruhlmann, Brandt, Rateau, Gray, Frank, Leleu.

Part V reveals Laurent and Berge's taste for bronzes, cameos, statues, ceramics and other objects. The exhibition guide contains thumbnails, titles and auction estimates of each of the 696 lots and the DVD includes an exclusive interview with Pierre Berge.

*rear panel of slipcase cracked at top & bottom seam, but rear panel intact*