Auction introduction: Sotheby’s is delighted to present the forthcoming Art Moderne et Contemporain Evening Auction, to be held on 16 April 2026 in Paris, within our prestigious premises at 83 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. This distinguished evening sale brings together a carefully curated selection of masterpieces by internationally renowned modern and contemporary artists, offering a compelling journey across more than a century of artistic innovation. From the rise of Impressionism and the European avant-garde to the contemporary era, the auction provides a comprehensive perspective on artistic evolution and the enduring impulse to challenge and redefine established norms throughout art history.