Auction introduction: Sotheby’s Paris is pleased to present the next installment of Modernités. This distinctive and prestigious Evening Sale presents a curated selection of works by world-renowned modern and Contemporary masters that spans from Impressionism to the emergence of the European avant-garde, up to the Contemporary period. From Paul Gauguin to Jean Dubuffet, the Modernités sale features numerous masterpieces. This year's edition will include a selection of important Modern and Contemporary Italian masterworks by artists such as Alberto Burri, Lucio Fontana and Alighiero Boetti among others.