Sotheby's Magritte letters could have value of £275k
Those with an interest in antique paintings could be intrigued by one artist's sketches.
Letters written by surrealist artist Rene Magritte could be worth a value of £275,000 when they go under the hammer next month. The 40 postcards and other correspondences between the well-known artist and his friend Paul Colinet have been valued up to $400,000. They will be put up for sale at Sotheby's, New York,on June 18th. All will be available to see later this week at the auction house's London branch. Belgian Magritte, who died in 1967, is believed to have been good pals with Colinet, who was a poet.
Reuters recently discussed Brussels' Magritte Museum, which could be worth a look for anyone who wants to see antique paintings and sculptures. The site is spread across three storeys and includes over 200 works, such as drawings, oils on canvas and musical scores all created by the artist. His former home is also only 15 minutes' drive from the museum and worth a trip for those who want to know more, the news agency concluded.