Renoir

5 French Paintings from the Getty Collection Christie's Auction

As a philanthropist and patron of the arts, Ann Getty was known for her discerning eye and eclectic taste in style, decor, jewels, and of course, fine art. More than just the wife of Gordon Getty (son of J. Paul Getty, and heir to the oil tycoon’s fortune) Ann championed global causes and served on the boards of some of the most illustrious institutions—including the Metropolitan Museum, The New York Public Library, and the San Francisco Opera (among others) throughout her life, until her death in 2020.

This fall, Christie’s will be auctioning off nearly 1500 of the most notable pieces from the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection—including rare gems, global artifacts, decorative objets d’art, and personal elements of style—all available for bidding online or at Christie’s New York auction house. Featuring a veritable treasure trove of masterpieces from one of the most magnificent private collections in the world, each auction focuses on a specific category, from Chinese textiles and iconography to jewels and tableware to 19th and 20th century artwork.

From Matisse to Manet, Degas to Renoir, take in five oeuvres from these French masters below—highlights from the Gettys’ personal collection, which also includes authenticated originals from notable Anglo artists like Mary Cassatt and John Singer Sargeant.

Browse the full collection and bid HERE.

The Ann & Gordon Getty Collection
New York & Online, October 10-25 2022

LOT #129
HENRI MATISSE (1869-1954)

Paysage avec cyprès et oliviers aux environs de Nice”
Painted in Nice circa 1918
Est. $150,000 - 250,000 USD

LOT #140
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919)

La place Pigalle”
Oil on Canvas (circa 1880)
Est. $500,000 - 700,000 USD

LOT #181
EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917)

”Femme mettant son corset”
Pastel on Paper (circa 1883)
Est. $500,000 - 700,000 USD

LOT #120
JAMES (JACQUES) JOSEPH TISSOT (1836-1902)
Kathleen Newton at the Piano”
Oil on Canvas (circa 1880-1881)
Est. $500,000- 800,000 USD

LOT #147
JEAN-LÉON GÉRÔME (1824-1904)
Sortie du bal masqué”
Oil on Panel
Est. $200,000 - 300,000 USD)