Collection of Post-War Art Doyenne Jeanne-Marie de Broglie to Sell at Christie’s
The article „Collection of Post-War Art Doyenne Jeanne-Marie de Broglie to Sell at Christie’s“, written by Imogen Lees and published on July 8th, 2026 in theOcula magazine, presents Jeanne-Marie de Broglie as one of the most influential women in the post-war European art market. As the founder of Christie’s Paris office in 1968 she played a pioneering role in expanding the international auction market and helped establish Paris as a key centre for modern and contemporary art. Beyond her institutional achievements, she was known for her exceptional eye for emerging artistic innovation and for close relationships with artists, collectors and dealers, particularly the renowned gallerist Daniel Cordier.
Her personal collection, to be auctioned by Christie’s on September 30th, 2026, peaks not just to her extraordinary taste but to her active role in shaping networks and collecting practices. Rather than assembling works by leading artists such as Picasso, Dubuffet, Giacometti and Hockney, the collection embodies her influence as a cultural mediator and tastemaker whose decisions helped define the post-war art market.
Christie’s presents the auction as a celebration of Jeanne-Marie de Broglie’s enduring legacy, highlighting her visionary leadership, commitment to artistic excellence, and lasting impact on the international art world. As one of the few women to hold such a prominent position in the 20th century art market, Jeanne-Marie de Broglie exemplifies the significant, yet often underacknowledged, role of women in shaping the structures and networks of the global art market.