Masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Claude Monet from the Rockefeller Collection could raise more than 3.2 billion yuan (about 500 million US dollars) when they are auctioned in May this year. Auctioneer Christie's has offered a glimpse into the legendary artworks by sponsoring an exhibition open to the public in London on Tuesday. /VCG Photo

The collection amassed by the oil and banking scion David Rockefeller and his wife Peggy contains hundreds of artworks, including Monet’s prominent water-lily painting “Nympheas en fleur” and Picasso’s “Fillette a la corbeille fleurie (Young Girl with a Flower Basket)”. /VCG Photo

David Rockefeller, who passed away in last March at the age of 101, was known for his philanthropy and passion for the arts. He had authorized Christie’s to handle the estate before his death. /VCG Photo

The sales of approximately 2,000 items contain Chinese export porcelains and European furniture. Institutions including New York’s Museum of Modern Art will receive 30 significant artworks. /VCG Photo

David Rockefeller founded the 30,000-object JPMorgan Chase Art Collection in 1959. He is the last-surviving grandson of Standard Oil giant John D. Rockefeller, who is the founder of Standard Oil and widely considered the wealthiest American of all time. /VCG Photo