Even though he doesn’t command the multi-million dollar estimates of some of the other more famous artists in Sotheby’s flagship art sales, Maurice de Vlaminck’s work has grown on me in the past few years. The bold, fauvist style catches my eye from across the room and even though the overall tone of the work tends to seem melancholy, what can I say, I like it. I think the way he paints the sky is particularly interesting. In the Paysage work below, you can see the jittery waves that are frequently in the background. All three pieces are available in the upcoming Impressionist and Modern Art Day Sale at Sotheby’s, being held this Tuesday, November 3rd.
“Paysage”
“Vase de Fleurs”
“L’Orangerie de Versailles”
