The Sense of Dislocation in an American Precursor, Arshile Gorky

Reflecting a life marked by exile and tragedy, Arshile Gorky's work stands out for its explosive energy and decisive influence on post-war American art. Arshile Gorky (1904-1948), Untitled, graphite and pencil on paper, 1943, 43.2 cm x 55.9 cm/17 x 22 in. Estimate: €300,000/400,000 With barely a dozen lots hitting the auction rooms, Arshile Gorky (c 1904-1948) is certainly rare in the market, and even more so in Paris. A key 20th-century figure and a UFO in art history, the painter is often considered a bridge between Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism: a movement upon which he had a profound impact. But Gorky's