Auction introduction: The collection of paintings, gouaches, drawings, illustration projects, and lithographs by Pierre Bonnard that will be presented on April 14 brings together works that have never before been offered for sale, as they come directly from the collection of Claude Terrasse (1925–2008), great-nephew and sole godson of the artist Pierre Bonnard. Claude Terrasse was the grandson of the composer Claude Terrasse (1867–1923) and the son of Dr. Jean Terrasse (1892–1930). He also pursued a musical career as a renowned professor and organist. Highlight of the sale, Midi au jardin perfectly illustrates the role that the villa Le Bosquet and the surrounding landscape of Le Cannet played for Pierre Bonnard, just as Mont Sainte‑Victoire did for Cézanne. Le Bosquet was the place the artist roamed endlessly, studying its infinite variations through the seasons and throughout the day. Another major highlight of this unprecedented collection is the selection of works that bear witness to the collaboration and friendship between Claude Terrasse (1867–1923) and Pierre Bonnard. These include Le Petit Solfège created by Claude and illustrated by Bonnard; the childhood pieces Claude composed for piano, titled “Petites scènes familières”, also illustrated by Bonnard (in which the baby depicted is none other than Jean Terrasse); and the magnificent Villa Bach programmes, designed and illustrated by Bonnard for the musical evenings hosted by his sister Andrée and her husband Claude at their home in Arcachon. This remarkable group offers collectors a truly unique opportunity to acquire works by Bonnard that trace and celebrate the legacy of an entire family.