Fine Art: 19th Century & Early Modernism

• Auction of Fine Art: 19th Century & Early Modernism on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11am

• Affordable Paintings, Prints & Sculpture Spanning the Late 19th through the Mid-20th Centuries

• Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted

• We Invite You to Contact Us for Complimentary Auction Evaluations of Your Collection

NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle will hold an auction of Fine Art: 19th Century & Early Modernism on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11am showcasing paintings, prints, and sculpture spanning the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. The offerings span Academic and Barbizon works through Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to German Expressionism and early Modernism. With a wide range of artwork at accessible price points, the sale presents exciting opportunities for both seasoned buyers and new collectors alike!

The Collection of Lucille Coleman
Highlighting the sale is property from The Collection of Lucille Coleman featuring works by Antoine Blanchard, Jean Jules Louis Cavailles, Victor Charreton, Georges D'Espagnat, Emilio Grau-Sala, Maximilien Luce and Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac, among others.

Lucille Coleman was a gracious presence in New York’s philanthropic and cultural circles. Known for her exceptional taste and quiet generosity, she brought elegance to every endeavor—from her thoughtful collecting to her steadfast support of charitable organizations. Among her many philanthropic commitments, she maintained a decades-long relationship with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, which honored her contributions by naming a residential tower on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Her collection reflects a life dedicated to beauty, legacy, and meaningful engagement with the world around her.

The initial single-owner sale will focus on Mrs. Coleman’s superb collection of furniture and decorative arts, featuring standout pieces such as a Late Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, and parquetry commode and a Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel tea service. These are complemented by an extensive selection of American and Continental silver, offering a glimpse into a home curated with refinement and purpose.

Further auctions will highlight the breadth of her interests, including a remarkable group of Asian works of art. Chief among them is a rare and important ensemble of Japanese Meiji figural bronzes crafted by leading workshops of the period—pieces originally intended to awe Western audiences with their romantic vision of Japanese culture. Additional highlights include two gilt-bronze seated figures of Amitayus and a monumental Japanese bronze figure of an ascetic atop a lion dog, each exemplifying the extraordinary artistry and symbolism of the region.

Mrs. Coleman’s passion for European modernism is also reflected in her collection of paintings by artists such as Louis Valtat, Bernard Buffet, Gustave Loiseau, and Maurice de Vlaminck. These works—ranging from bold Fauvist compositions to lyrical post-Impressionist landscapes—underscore her keen eye for color, form, and expressive beauty.

Through its expert stewardship of single-owner collections, DOYLE will bring Mrs. Coleman’s legacy to a broad collecting audience while honoring her commitment to excellence, connoisseurship, and philanthropy.

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