This is one of the largest collections of Amedeo Modigliani’s art anywhere in the world. And it’s right here in DC. Most of these works are on view because of two people: Chester and Maud Dale. Long before Modigliani became a recognized name, Chester and Maud believed in him. They collected his paintings and sculptures at a time when critics dismissed them. Maud Dale was an especially tireless advocate for Modigliani’s work. She organized shows and even published a book about his art, simply bec

A bewitching portrait of one of Modigliani’s favorite models, ‘Elvire en buste’ from 1918 made its auction debut during The Paris Sales today, presented by @celine, and, in doing so, set a new French record for a painting by the artist. Unseen for the last 50 years, the work has been held in the same private collection since 1974. In the first ever appearance of a portrait of Elvire by Modigliani at auction, spirited competition between 7 bidders in the #SothebysParis salesroom drove the final p

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