Graphic Work & Photography Auction

In 1927, Ambroise Vollard was in search of an artist who could illustrate La Fontaine’s fables, a key facet of French culture. The search led him to Russian-French artist Marc Chagall. Many criticized Vollard’s decision to ask a Russian artist with a Romantic style to portray the French culture. He justified his choice: “…simply because his aesthetic seems somewhat similar to that of La Fontaine, both solid and delicate, realistic and fantastic.” A piece from Marc Chagall’s series of La Fontaine’s fables will be presented in the upcoming Graphic Work & Photography Auction, offered by Morton Subastas.

In January, over 200 lots of posters, prints, fine art, and multiples will be presented. A leading lot of this auction, a set of three paintings titled Familia Jugando, is an example of Rufino Tamayo’s work. Tamayo, a celebrated figure in Mexican art for more than 60 years, combined Mexican folk themes with a modern European painting style. Vibrant colors and textured surfaces are often seen in his works. Also available in this auction is an expressive painting by Alejandro Santiago and a Pop Art poster from Roy Lichtenstein. View the complete listings and register to bid on Bidsquare.