Modern Masterpieces Forgotten in Paris Bank Vault to Go on Sale at Sotheby’s

LONDON (AP).- A long-lost trove of Impressionist and Modern art not seen since World War II will be offered at auction in London and Paris, Sotheby's said Friday. The 140 works — including paintings, prints and drawings — belonged to Parisian art dealer Ambroise Vollard, who played an important role promoting artists including Renoir, Cezanne, Picasso and Matisse. On sale at Sotheby's the Impressionist and Modern Art sales on June 22 in London, and in Paris on 29 June.


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