Step into the bold, refined world of Betty Catroux—muse to Yves Saint Laurent and a lifelong icon of radical elegance—as she curates a personal selection of 20th and 21st-century design for Sotheby’s Paris. Presented in partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty, this unique sale reflects her own uncompromising style as well as the refined taste she shared with her husband, renowned interior designer François Catroux.
Featuring standout works by Jean Dunand, Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Diego Giacometti, and Maria Pergay, the collection bridges Art Deco sophistication and contemporary innovation. Highlights include a surreal Bar aux Autruches by François-Xavier Lalanne, a rare Picasso-designed rug, and expressive animal sculptures by Rembrandt Bugatti.
This exceptional auction takes place on 20 May 2025, at 2:30 PM in Paris.
