A Miro, visible from the window, drew me in. Gallerie
Montmartre is a peaceful environment, and you will be surrounded by beautiful
things. The gallery specializes in Picasso and Dali, and there are both
sculptures and prints for sale. As I was viewing that Joan Miro, I noticed a
stack of framed pieces leaning against an adjacent wall. I could have tripped
over them. I began flipping through the pile to see if there was a Chagall
lithograph hiding in there. There may have been, but I got side-tracked by what
I found in the pile. There was a very beautifully framed Francis Bacon triptych,
in gorgeous condition, numbered and signed. The triptych was priced way out of
my range, but that didn’t stop me from drooling over it. I had been working on
my “Chasing Bacon” photo series for a couple of years before I wandered into
the gallery, and this discovery was an unexpected treasure.
Gallery Art Advisor Noemie Snieg, saw my interest and
invited me back at a quieter time to discuss Bacon’s work. When I returned, I
found that the triptych had been hung. Our visit was too short, but the
conversation was exceptional. While I was there, I saw that other visitors were
also being treated as special guests by the staff at Gallerie Montmartre.
If you stop in, don’t be shy about starting a discussion
with Noemie or any of the other staff. They are friendly and helpful. If you
are a tourist, this will be a highlight of your trip you will not forget. There
is no pressure to buy. The gallery is run by professionals that love the
artists they represent.
As a side-note: I checked their quote for the Bacon online
after I left. It was very fairly priced. And it was exquisitely presented. (As
you can see in the photo)
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Noemie Snieg with the
Bacon Triptych at Gallerie Montmartre.
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