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Monday, 04 August 2014 11:43

Manet’s "Le Printemps" is Expected to Fetch $25 Million to $35 Million at Christie’s This Fall

Edouard Manet's 'Le Printemps,' 1881. Edouard Manet's 'Le Printemps,' 1881.

Edouard Manet’s portrait of an actress will star at Christie’s fall auction where it’s estimated to bring $25 million to $35 million.

The work is widely known by its French title, “Le Printemps” (lu PRAHN’-tahm), which means “spring.” It’s been on loan at the National Gallery of Art for two decades.

The 1881 painting depicts actress Jeanne Demarsy (zhahn day-mahr-SAY’) with a frilly parasol, lacy bonnet and floral dress.

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