Kandinsky Painting Worth £15.5M to Headline Christie's London Sale

Henry Moore sculpture also set to be auctioned at 20/21 Century Evening Sale

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Wassily Kandinsky's 1939 painting 'Le Rond Rouge' will headline Christie's 20th/21st Century evening sale in London on March 5, 2026. The work has a high estimate of £15.5 million. Also featured in the sale is a Henry Moore sculpture titled 'King and Queen' from 1952-53, with a £15 million high estimate.

Why it matters

Kandinsky and Moore are two of the most renowned modern artists, and the inclusion of their major works in this high-profile auction highlights the continued demand for blue-chip 20th century art. The sale also showcases Christie's strength in the 20/21 Century art market.

The details

Kandinsky's 'Le Rond Rouge' is a large-scale abstract work from his Paris period in the late 1930s, blending Surrealist influences with his signature Bauhaus style. The painting remained in Kandinsky's personal collection until his death in 1944. The Henry Moore sculpture 'King and Queen' is a fresh-to-market work from 1952-53, described as the 'most exciting sculpture' Christie's has brought to market.

  • Kandinsky's 'Le Rond Rouge' will be auctioned at Christie's London on March 5, 2026.
  • The works will be on public view at Christie's London from February 25, 2026 as part of the 20/21 Marquee Week exhibition.

The players

Wassily Kandinsky

A Russian modernist painter and a pioneer of abstract art.

Henry Moore

A renowned British sculptor known for his large-scale abstract works.

Christie's

A leading international auction house specializing in fine art, antiques, and collectibles.

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What they’re saying

“'Le Rond Rouge is recognized as a key work from Kandinsky's Paris period: a powerful, vibrant and large scale expression of his enduring commitment to abstraction, experimentation, and the emotional power of colour and form.'”

— Keith Gill, Christie's vice-chairman of 20th/21st century art (artnews.com)

“'the most exciting sculpture I've ever seen brought to market.'”

— Katherine Arnold, Christie's vice chairman of 20th/21st century art and head of post-war and contemporary art for Europe (artnews.com)

What’s next

Both the Kandinsky and Moore works will be on public view at Christie's London from February 25, 2026 as part of the house's 20/21 Marquee Week exhibition prior to the March 5th auction.

The takeaway

The inclusion of major works by renowned modern artists Kandinsky and Moore in this high-profile Christie's auction demonstrates the continued strength and demand for blue-chip 20th century art on the global market.