The figural works of the iconic modernist Amedeo Modigliani are known for their instantly recognizable style, and they are among the most coveted in the world of art collecting, with Modigliani ranking among the world’s ten most valuable artists of all time. This monumental bronze, conceived by the artist in 1910, demonstrates his mastery of sculpture. Sculpting was the artist’s self-proclaimed first and true passion — a fact sometimes overlooked due to the success of his paintings and the overw

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