This small 6¼ x 11in (16 x 27 cm) oil on canvas by Nicolas De Staël (1914-55) is titled Composition and dates from 1950. It is one of the potential highlights of the contemporary art auction to be held by Dorotheum in Vienna on May 31 and June 1 as part of the saleroom’s spring auction week. It carries an estimate of €200,000-300,000.
A selection of works from the sale will be on show in the firm’s London office this week at 11 St James’s Place, London SW1, until April 27, followed by a tour around other European cities before a viewing in Vienna from May 20.