Two Monet Paintings, Unseen for a Century, Resurface at Auction
Artnet News reported on 2 April 2026 that two Claude Monet paintings, unseen publicly for around a century, have resurfaced and are headed to auction at Sotheby’s. The story centers on the works’ long absence from public view and their reemergence through the auction market. It situates the sale as a notable event for Monet collectors and the Impressionist market. (The excerpt provided does not include the paintings’ titles, estimates, or the auction date.)
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This story was covered in Restitution Reckonings and Missing Masterpieces Mayhem