Painted in the late 1890s, Claude Monet’s Nymphéas is one of the earliest pieces from his iconic Water Lilies series. Created 125 years ago and long held by the Monet family, this masterpiece is now offered from a distinguished private collection, making its auction debut as a highlight of The Henderson’s 20th/21st Century Inaugural Evening Sale on September 26. Standing at a remarkable 73.3 x 101cm, this piece is among the earliest in which Monet captures the serene beauty of his cherished water-lily pond at his Giverny home.
Cristian Albu, Deputy Chairman, Head of 20th/21st Century Art, Christie’s Asia Pacific, added: “We are proud to present the auction debut of this Nymphéas masterpiece by Claude Monet at Christie’s Inaugural Evening Sale at The Henderson. As one of the few remaining rare works from Monet’s pioneering first Water Lilies series that is still in a private collection, with the rest residing in museums across the world, this painting is a true singular treasure. Through our unparalleled global expertise, we are privileged to present this seminal painting to our discerning collectors in Asia, catering to the surging demands for iconic Western artworks of the highest calibre.”
Adrien Meyer, Global Head of Private Sales and Co-Chairman of Impressionist & Modern Art at Christie’s, commented: “Claude Monet’s Nymphéas are among the most influential images in modern art history. These Nymphéas reveal the pictorial innovations that would define his celebrated series. Presented for the first time at auction, it is no wonder that half of the paintings of this first series are already held in public institutions.”
This renowned work is presented with an estimated value of HK$200,000,000 – 280,000,000 (US$25,000,000 – 35,000,000). Ready to make a bid? Place yours now on Christie’s website.
