Breton’s collection, hitherto kept in his studio in Rue Fontaine at the foot of Montmartre, is said to present a unique archive of the surrealist movement, ranging from paintings and photographs to prints, books, manuscripts, coins, tribal art and folk art.
Breton’s £20m collection for sale in Paris
One of the 2003 saleroom highlights in Paris promises to be the auction of the Collection of André Breton (1896-1966). The 5000-lot collection, consigned by Breton’s daughter and granddaughter, is expected to bring around £20m and will be sold in 24 sessions under the Calmels-Cohen hammer at Drouot from April 1-18.
