Auctions

Mark your calendars! Stay informed of the main upcoming auctions in the art world.

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Gustav Klimt, Le Portrait de Mademoiselle Lieser (détail) © Roland Schlager - APA - Afp
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30 million under the hammer, a disappointment for Klimt?

The Portrait of Mademoiselle Lieser, an enigmatic masterpiece by Gustav Klimt, missing for decades, was shaping up to be a record-breaking sale. But what should have been an undeniable triumph was crowned with disappointing sales. We tell you everything!

Marc Chagall, Fleurs et corbeilles de fruits sur la table, Sotheby's
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A still life by Chagall put up for sale by Sotheby's

The still life, although full of life, "Flowers and fruit baskets on the table" by the symbolic painter Marc Chagall is being auctioned by Sotheby's.

Peinture 181 x 128 cm, 30 mars 2008, Pierre Soulages
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An acrylic painting by Pierre Soulages estimated at nearly a million euros at auction

A painting all in black by Pierre Soulages is estimated between 800,000 and 1,200,000 euros. The auction will take place on April 23, 2024.

ZAO WOU-KI, sans titre, 1984, Aguttes
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An ink painted on rice paper by Zao Wou-Ki estimated at tens of thousands of euros!

Zao Wou-Ki's works borrow from both calligraphy and impressionism. One of his painted inks is about to be sold at auction!

André Derain, Matisse et Terrus, 1905. Crédit Christie's Images Limited 2024 et ADAGP
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A painting of Matisse and Terrus captured by the brush of André Derain up for auction!

A canvas by André Derain in warm colors and where we can recognize the silhouettes of the painters Matisse and Terrus, is up for auction!

Oeuvre de Banksy retrouvée, crédits Anderson & Garland
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A work by Banksy found estimated at more than 800,000 euros!

Rediscovered by chance by its owner, a Banksy stencil dating from 2006 will be sold at auction on March 20 in the north of England.

Vue de l'appartement de Karl Lagerfled, crédits l'office ALTHEMIS
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Karl Lagerfeld's apartment and work studio will be auctioned in Paris!

The 256 m² apartment and workshop of the famous fashion designer Karl Lagarfeld located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris will be put up for auction on March 26!

Michel ange, schéma, 16e siècle Photo AFP - ANGELA WEISS
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For sale: a Michelangelo at a low price?

A Michelangelo for sale, estimated at only €10,000? You do not dream ! Only, it's not a painting...

David Hockney, California, 1965, © Christie’s
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A splashy David Hockney on sale!

This March 7, 2024, the sale of California by David Hockney, a major figure in Pop Art, risks making noise!

Pablo Picasso, Le déjeuner sur l'herbe, pastel sur toile, Exécuté à Mougins le 27 juillet 1961.
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A Picasso-style lunch on the grass for sale

On March 7, 2024, a version of Déjeuner sur l'herbe by Picasso will be auctioned in London. The drawing is estimated between €350,000 and €585,000.

Rosa Bonheur, Étude pour l'Émigration des bisons, fin XIXe © Christie’s
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A Rosa Bonheur for sale in Paris

The Study for the Emigration of the Bison. drawing by Rosa Bonheur, will go under the hammer this March 20, 2024 in Paris.

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A marvel of Francis Bacon for sale

Francis Bacon's immense and poignant work "Landscape near Malabata, Tangier" is on sale on March 7, 2024 in London by Sotheby's.

Paul Signac, Saint Tropez. Le rayon vert, Collection privée, 1906 (1)
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A magnificent Signac for sale in March

On March 6, 2024, the sumptuous “Saint-Tropez. Le rayon verte” by Fauve Signac will be put on sale in London.

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The only Beatles painting sold at auction

This February 1, 2024, the only painting ever painted by the Beatles was sold at auction by Christie's for €1,744,000!

Lamborghini Le loup de Wall Street
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Jordan Belfort's car from The Wolf of Wall Street sold for more than 1,500,000 euros at auction!

Sotheby's, New York
December 8, 2023

On December 8, Sobethy's put on sale the iconic Lamborghini of Jordan Belfort, a character played by Leonardo Di Caprio in The Wolf of Wall Street.

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The original cover design for Asterix and Cleopatra ultimately failed to find a buyer at auction...

After the complaint for receiving stolen goods filed by the daughter of the designer Albert Uderzo, the cover of Asterix and Cleopatra ultimately did not find a buyer...

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A Fragonard masterpiece sold for nearly 6 million euros at auction in Paris!

Artcurial, Paris
November 22, 2023

Artcurial has put old master paintings up for sale, including a masterpiece by Fragonard, which sold for several million euros at auction!

Enchères - Osenat - Bicorque Napoléon (1)
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A Napoleon hat sold for 2 million euros

Ozenet
November 19, 2023

The Ozenet auction house, which sold this Sunday, November 19, a collection of objects that belonged to Napoleon, sold one of its hats for 2 million euros

Gerhard Richter, Abstraktes Bild
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Gerhard Richter star of an auction in New York

Phillips, New York
November 14, 2023

A huge painting from Gerhard Richter's Abstraktes Bild series sold at auction in New York for $37.8 million! 2nd record for Philips!

Enchères- Titanic- Henry Aldridge & Son- Couverture de pont du Titanic
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A Titanic menu sold for more than $100,000 at auction

More than a century after the sinking of the Titanic, collectors are ready to spend fortunes to own even the slightest vestige of the ship.

Casque C3PO, Star Wars IV Un nouvel espoir
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C3PO's helmet sold for more than $850,000 at auction

That fans can be passionate. And as proof, accessories linked to many cult films have been snapped up at auction in recent days.

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But how much does this “priceless” work by Joan Miró cost?

Christie's Paris
October 20, 2023

A sale intended for the wealthy. An exceptional painting by Joan Miró from the legendary Colombe d’Or collection will be up for auction this fall.

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A Mirò at a low price at auction in Paris

Bonham's, Paris
December 5, 2023

After his breakthrough at the end of October with a painting that fetched an astronomical sum, the Spanish painter is once again the subject of a sale in the capital.

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Napoleon's Legion of Honor for sale at auction

Hotel Drouot
November 24, 2023

Million is auctioning off an object steeped in history: the Legion of Honor of Emperor Napoleon I, which he wore throughout his reign.