In a year celebrating the 60th anniversary of France’s Ministry of Culture, Artcurial is auctioning on June 19th the private and hitherto unseen collection of André Malraux, the first man to head the Ministry. Comprised of about 100 items, it includes paintings, sculptures, books, manuscripts, letters, furniture and “objets d’art”, testifying to his passions and friendships with great artists such as Braque, Miro and Picasso. June 19th. Artcurial, 7 rond point des Champs-Elysées, Paris 8 (www.artcurial.com).
