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Published on 19 April 2024

Royère and Rodin, The Dynamic Duo

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

Royère and Rodin, The Dynamic Duo - Lots sold

Published on 16 February 2024

Success for a 12th-Century Carved Madonna

This sale dedicated to medieval and Renaissance art garnered keen interest from museums and resulted in the triumph of a Madonna in majesty.

Success for a 12th-Century Carved Madonna - Lots sold

Published on 30 March 2023

Talabardon & Gautier: 30 Years of Passion Results in Auction Success

A flurry of preemptions and an exciting atmosphere accompanied the partial dispersion of the Talabardon & Gautier Gallery collection at Drouot.

Talabardon & Gautier: 30 Years of Passion Results in Auction Success - Lots sold

Published on 02 February 2023

One Collection, Three Preemptions

The Paul-Dupuy and Fabre Museums and the Château de Fontainebleau made the most of this top-quality, period collection.

One Collection, Three Preemptions - Lots sold

Published on 12 December 2022

Juliette Récamier, Queen of Auctions

Madame Récamier, star of the Empire auction, broke a world record and has returned to the Louvre.

Juliette Récamier, Queen of Auctions - Lots sold

Published on 12 December 2022

Colombe, Goya, Cranach: Rarity Rewarded

This collection of a Parisian aesthete who chose to remain anonymous attracted much attention and two high-level preemptions by the Louvre.

Colombe, Goya, Cranach: Rarity Rewarded - Lots sold

Published on 29 November 2022

The Aristophil Journey Comes to an End

This 55th sale was one of the most eagerly awaited, as the final stage of a journey that began on December 20, 2017 at Drouot.

The Aristophil Journey Comes to an End - Lots sold

Published on 22 November 2022

Focus on Nadar and Alphonse-Eugène Hubert in the Lepage Collection

Photography collectors and institutions turned up in force for the collection assembled by François Lepage. A rosy picture!

Focus on Nadar and Alphonse-Eugène Hubert in the Lepage Collection - Lots sold

Published on 15 November 2022

An Imperial Sèvres Porcelain Plate for the Louvre

The Louvre could not let this remarkable plate pass by, as an essential testimony to its history and to French heritage.

An Imperial Sèvres Porcelain Plate for the Louvre - Lots sold

Published on 17 October 2022

A Precious Model of the Holy Sepulcher for the Louvre

"Souvenirs" of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, a particularly holy place for Christians since the end of the Roman Empire, were highly...

A Precious Model of the Holy Sepulcher for the Louvre - Lots sold

Published on 11 October 2022

Preemption for Carmontelle, a Soaring Price for König

The first Valet de Chambre of Louis XV sketched by the famous draftsman now returns to Versailles, but first place went to a painting by the German...

Preemption for Carmontelle, a Soaring Price for König - Lots sold

Published on 05 October 2022

Museums Preempt Medieval Art

Collectors and public institutions set their sights on sculptures and archaeological artifacts from a chateau furnished by a great scholar.

Museums Preempt Medieval Art - Lots sold

Published on 21 July 2022

Bergé’s Books, the Last Act: Woolf and Genet

It took six sales to disperse the contents of Pierre Bergé's 1,642-volume library. The greatest names in 19th and 20th-century literature were represented...

Bergé’s Books, the Last Act: Woolf and Genet - Lots sold

Published on 11 July 2022

A World Record for French Sculptor Valentine Schlegel

There has recently been renewed interest in the sculptor and ceramist, who died last year at 96. The price of her works is rising steadily, as witnessed...

A World Record for French Sculptor Valentine Schlegel - Lots sold

Published on 22 June 2022

Success for this "Classic" Two-Day Sale

With two preemptions, a world record and a total result exceeding the €3 M mark, this prestigious sale lived up to expectations.

Success for this "Classic" Two-Day Sale - Lots sold

Published on 08 June 2022

Poster Art from Toulouse-Lautrec to Mucha Scales the Heights

Over 350 posters from the late 19th and the very early 20th century relived their finest hours, led by Mucha, Villon, Klimt and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Poster Art from Toulouse-Lautrec to Mucha Scales the Heights - Lots sold

Published on 24 May 2022

Focillon-Baltrusaitis Collection: Icons of Art History

Anchored in 20th-century art, the collection assembled by two great art historians was the joy of collectors and museums.

Focillon-Baltrusaitis Collection: Icons of Art History - Lots sold

Published on 02 May 2022

Chrétien de Troyes: Master of the French Medieval Romance

During this sale devoted to manuscripts and historical photographs, a few passages from the first French romances resurfaced, as did an album by French...

Chrétien de Troyes: Master of the French Medieval Romance - Lots sold

Published on 19 April 2022

Acclaim for “Intimacies” Series by Felix Vallotton!

A private collection of works by the Swiss artist, Bonnard and Steinlen met with acclaim.

Acclaim for “Intimacies” Series by Felix Vallotton! - Lots sold

Published on 15 April 2022

Paris Under the Hammer: A Highly-Acclaimed 12th Sale

This was a fine harvest, with many pieces of the City of Paris's heritage safeguarded, now joining public institutions and private collections.

Paris Under the Hammer: A Highly-Acclaimed 12th Sale - Lots sold

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