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Born in Brazil in 1927, this gallerist developed a passion for the arts early on. In 1962, she organized her first painting exhibition in Paris, where she asked the artists to work on oval or round formats. The exhibition was titled L’Œil de Bœuf, a name that would later become the emblem of the gallery she opened ten years later, in 1972.
Built on encounters and friendships, Cérès Franco’s collection offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who left a lasting mark on the art world—supporting artists with great independence and developing a passion for art forms that were not always welcomed in museums. Over the years, the collection grew to include more than 2,000 works.
This upcoming sale will include works by South American artists—particularly Brazilians—whose rising fame reflects Cérès Franco’s keen eye.
It will be an opportunity to acquire works by major artists from her collection, such as an oil on canvas signed by Corneille and Michel Macréau, estimated at €60,000–€80,000.
Several gouaches by artist Francisco Da Silva will also be offered at auction, including Crapaud et héron, executed around 1965 and estimated at €5,000–€8,000. Many other artists will also be featured in this sale, such as Jacques Grinberg, Key Sato, Abraham Hadad, Chaïbia Talal, and others.
A Portion of the Cérès Collection at Auction
S everal works from the Cérès Franco collection will be auctioned this Friday, January 24, at Drouot, under the hammer of Ader. Since 2015, a large part of this collection has been housed in the museum dedicated to the artist: La Coopérative-Musée Cérès Franco, located in the Aude region of France.
Born in Brazil in 1927, this gallerist developed a passion for the arts early on. In 1962, she organized her first painting exhibition in Paris, where she asked the artists to work on oval or round formats. The exhibition was titled L’Œil de Bœuf, a name that would later become the emblem of the gallery she opened ten years later, in 1972.
Built on encounters and friendships, Cérès Franco’s collection offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who left a lasting mark on the art world—supporting artists with great independence and developing a passion for art forms that were not always welcomed in museums. Over the years, the collection grew to include more than 2,000 works.
This upcoming sale will include works by South American artists—particularly Brazilians—whose rising fame reflects Cérès Franco’s keen eye.
It will be an opportunity to acquire works by major artists from her collection, such as an oil on canvas signed by Corneille and Michel Macréau, estimated at €60,000–€80,000.
Several gouaches by artist Francisco Da Silva will also be offered at auction, including Crapaud et héron, executed around 1965 and estimated at €5,000–€8,000. Many other artists will also be featured in this sale, such as Jacques Grinberg, Key Sato, Abraham Hadad, Chaïbia Talal, and others.
