The Onzea-Govaertys collection of objects and works of art was as exceptional as it was varied, having been assembled from the 1970s onwards by Joris Onzea and Suzanne Govaerts, attracted numerous collectors, including 21% new buyers, and achieved a total of €10M, surpassing the high estimate.
A remarkable set of paintings and works on paper by Rik Wouters, combining a total of €4.2M. A portrait of his wife and muse Nel, Reflets, painted in 1912 from the Collection Lambert was acquired for €2,460,000 (pre-sale estimate: €650,000 – €850,000), establishing the new world record for the artist.
The Onzea-Govaerts collection is deeply marked by the meeting of cultures and eras influenced by the encounter of cultures and eras under the keen eye of interior designer Axel Vervoordt. The results achieved in each category illustrate the couple's keen ability to bring together works from the most diverse traditions, including a Concetto Spaziale, Attese by Lucio Fontana, which was sold for €1,068,500.
Main Image: Rik Wouters, Reflets Oil on Canvas Copyright Christie's Images