One hell of a collection! According to the latest information from RTL, Alain Delon wishes to auction some of the works he has been able to acquire over the years. In total, more than 80 pieces dating, for the most part, from the 19th century, are to be sold to the four corners of the world. Among the works on offer: master paintings, sculptures, but also sketches. The estimate of this collection? Between 4 and 5 million euros, report our colleagues.
Contacted by the media, Anouchka Delon, daughter of the famous actor, spoke about this sale. “He’s been thinking about it for four years, he never wanted a posthumous sale, he always said so.” she confided. “Witnessing this beautiful sale is a lot of emotions, continues the actress. But for him it’s also very exciting. He always told me: ‘When people leave, there is a sale afterwards. They are the only ones who do not see what is happening. He’s lucky to see what’s going to happen around him.” And to add with immense pride: “Traveling to the United States and then to Asia, you realize the aura of our father. People knew him as an actor, but also know him as a collector there. It was a bit of a shock, we realize the influence he has internationally.”
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A sale scheduled in Paris on June 22
From the United States to China via Switzerland, collectors all over the world will be able to obtain pieces by this emblematic figure of the 7th French art. On June 22, 2023, it is in France, and more precisely in Paris, that the eternal cheetah will have the chance to present his goods.
Art lover, Alain Delon claims to have “bought (s) one first drawing, in 1964 exactly, in London”, in the auction catalog. “Over the years, I have acquired drawings, paintings and sculptures that have moved me, spoken to me and even sometimes consoled me. These works have accompanied me for many years and have been part of my life. “, believes the 87-year-old actor.
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