Lot 329 · Printed Books including Maps and Atlases, Travel, Natural
Composition la croix rouge
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- Estimate
- $3,500,000–$5,000,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Printed Books including Maps and Atlases, Travel, Natural , London (South Kensington) · 19 November 1998
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6619860
- Record
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Henri Matisse, Composition la croix rouge. Christie's, 19 Nov 1998, lot 329. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6619860.
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Henri Matisse, Composition la croix rouge. Christie's, 19 Nov 1998, lot 329. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6619860.
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From the same sale Printed Books including Maps and Atlases, Travel, Natural · Nov 1998
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le mois des vendanges | Ren Magritte (1898-1967) | $70,000–$90,000 | |
| Le journal intime | Ren Magritte (1898-1967) | $250,000–$350,000 | |
| Femme-bouteille | Ren Magritte (1898-1967) | $100,000–$150,000 | |
| Moments musicaux | Ren Magritte (1898-1967) | $150,000–$200,000 | |
| A la rencontre du plaisir | Ren Magritte (1898-1967) | $500,000–$700,000 | |
| rot/grn orange/blau | Paul Klee | $250,000–$350,000 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri Matisse | Madeleine II | $3,170,000 | Sotheby's, May 2026 | |
| Henri Matisse | Femme à l'ombrelle verte | Sotheby's, Jun 2015 | ||
| Henri Matisse | Femme assise sur un balcon | Sotheby's, May 2023 | ||
| Henri Matisse | Tête de femme (Lorette) | Sotheby's, May 2018 | ||
| Henri Matisse | Jeune fille au chapeau de crin blanc | Sotheby's, May 2024 | ||
| Henri Matisse | Nature morte, fougères et grenades | Christie's, May 2026 | ||
| Henri Matisse | Femme à l’ombrelle verte | Sotheby's, Jun 2025 | ||
| Henri Matisse | Nu sur la chaise longue | Sotheby's, Apr 2025 |
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