PARIS.- During the Paris Art Week, Artcurial presented the second edition of the Selected 20/21 Auction. Dedicated to Modern and Contemporary Art, this session of 28 lots brought together collectors and enthusiasts around a group of masterpieces from the 20th and 21st centuries. Under the hammer of Arnaud Oliveux, the sale totaled €9,708,940 including fees, before a full audience.

A highlight of the day, the set of two bronzes with a brown-green patina by Alberto Giacometti reached €2,189,600 including fees. The work, emblematic of Giacometti’s unique style with its elongated silhouettes and slender forms, confirms the enduring interest in this master of the 20th century.

Another major lot, Composition murale by Fernand Léger, signed and dated, was sold for €820,880 including fees. The bold use of geometric shapes and vibrant colors perfectly illustrates Léger’s innovative spirit, capable of transforming the simplicity of everyday objects into a true artistic celebration.

Also noteworthy, Maternité sur fond bleu by Marc Chagall soared to €741,440 including fees. With his poetic palette and floating figures, Chagall offers here a tender and dreamlike vision of motherhood.

In the realm of contemporary art, Mirror by Anish Kapoor was sold for €688,480, captivating collectors with its ability to interact with its surrounding space, a true hallmark of the artist’s work.

Finally, Cock’s Comb by Alexander Calder fetched €529,600 including fees. The monumental version of this piece belongs to the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. This sculpture reflects the lasting appeal of Calder’s dynamic and poetic creations.