Auction November 20, 2025
Lots 116 – 141

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Important Paintings from The Collection of Lucille Coleman

Auction of Important Paintings from The Collection of Lucille Coleman on November 20, 2025 Surpasses Expectations
Floral Still Life by Bernard Buffet from 1967 Doubles Estimate Amid Trans-Atlantic Bidding
Featuring Works by Gustave Loiseau, Maurice Utrillo, Louis Valtat, and Maurice de Vlaminck
Comprising Lots 116 - 141 in the Important Fine Art Auction

NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle was honored to present The Collection of Lucille Coleman, a collector and philanthropist known for her generosity, taste and deep civic commitment.

Mrs. Coleman’s passion for European modernism is reflected in her collection of paintings by artists such as Bernard Buffet, Gustave Loiseau, Louis Valtat and Maurice de Vlaminck, among others. These works—ranging from bold Fauvist compositions to lyrical post-Impressionist landscapes—underscore her keen eye for color, form, and expressive beauty.

Highlighting the Collection was Bernard Buffet’s (1928-1999) Anémones Rouges from 1967, which sold for $178,300, doubling its $60,000-90,000 estimate amid trans-Atlantic bidding. The still life of deep red anemones captures Buffet’s style of the period—flowers rendered with an almost architectural rigidity, set against austere interiors and sharpened by taut lines and bold contrasts.

Lucille Coleman was a gracious presence in New York’s philanthropic and cultural circles. Known for her exceptional taste and quiet generosity, she brought elegance to every endeavor—from her thoughtful collecting to her steadfast support of charitable organizations. Among her many philanthropic commitments, she maintained a decades-long relationship with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, which honored her contributions by naming a residential tower on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Her collection reflects a life dedicated to beauty, legacy, and meaningful engagement with the world around her.

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