John Martin (1789-1854)

This illustration featuring a distinctive atmosphere is undoubtedly one of the most famous works by the promising Swedish artist, who died prematurely.

In 1885 French artist Henri Martin discovered Venice. From this point forward the city of the Doges became a recurring theme in the painter's career, capturing its glittering colors and the majesty of its palaces.

Now acclaimed as a first-class landscape painter with a free pointillist style, Martin is still even more admired for his Symbolist compositions.

Alain Moatti (1939-2023) was an erudite antiquarian and a tireless curiosity seeker, renowned in particular for his knowledge of bronzes and majolica. He left a library in which sculpture and the fine arts occupy pride of place.

Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) promoted French imperial propaganda, notably through his "Napoléonides" series. Several previously unknown pieces will be revealed at the sale of a group of works hailing from the artist's descendants.

The €6 million sale of the largest triceratops known to date reached fever pitch at Drouot and established a European record, eliciting rapturous applause from the audience.

Two works by famous artists achieved the highest bids: Jean Royère’s polar bear sofa and Auguste Rodin’s Saint John the Baptist.

Napoleon I's goldsmith created this vermeil ewer and basin for Joachim Murat, based on a design by Charles Percier.

Ghostly street scenes are recurrent in the work of American painter John Register. Like Edward Hopper, he painted a melancholic portrait of America.