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Pre-sale Published on 11/13/2023
Triton Collection, a 20th-Century Showcase
A major art market event at the end of the year, the dispersal of masterpieces from the renowned Triton Foundation Collection offers major examples...
Triton Collection, a 20th-Century Showcase
Pre-sale Published on 11/03/2023
Lotus, a Vase by Alberto Giacometti Between Archaism and Modernity
Like all of Giacometti’s design objects, this extremely rare vase with pure lines is the quintessence of his artistry.
Lotus, a Vase by Alberto Giacometti Between Archaism and Modernity
Lots sold Published on 10/19/2023
Triumph for Milena Pavlovic-Barili
We were expecting it to be a work by Max Ernst, but it was this painting by the Serbian artist, who died too soon, that created the surprise and pulverized...
Triumph for Milena Pavlovic-Barili
Pre-sale Published on 06/30/2023
A Poignant Saint John the Baptist Attributed to Claus de Werve
This realistic bust of the hermit saint is credited to Claus de Werve, nephew and follower of the sculptor Claus Sluter.
A Poignant Saint John the Baptist Attributed to Claus de Werve
Pre-sale Published on 05/26/2023
Kazuo Shiraga: Wrestling With Painting
This 1962 oil on canvas by the Gutai master Kazuo Shiraga, which has never come up for sale before, is a performance painting, a hand-to-hand combat...
Kazuo Shiraga: Wrestling With Painting
Pre-sale Published on 04/27/2023
A Tiara and a Ring by Alexander Calder
Constantly sought after in the market, the artist's jewelry always draws attention and interest from collectors. These two pieces are no exception.
A Tiara and a Ring by Alexander Calder
Pre-sale Published on 03/30/2023
Strycker's Collection, Act 4: A Trip to Japan
And this makes four! Will this new opus be as successful as the previous ones? Let's hope so.
Strycker's Collection, Act 4: A Trip to Japan
Pre-sale Published on 03/24/2023
A Dream Picture by Miró From 1926
Previously unknown, this painting by the Catalan painter comes from the beginning of his Surrealist period—one of his richest and most expressive—and...
A Dream Picture by Miró From 1926
Exhibitions Published on 03/10/2023
Hiroshige's Fans at the Guimet Museum in Paris
This exhibition is built on a double paradox.
Hiroshige's Fans at the Guimet Museum in Paris
Exhibitions Published on 02/02/2023
The Venetian Masterpieces of the Ca' d'Oro in Paris
When the Al-Thani collection’s Parisian setting hosts the collection of Baron Giorgio Franchetti (1865-1922), the result is truly spectacular.
The Venetian Masterpieces of the Ca' d'Oro in Paris
Lots sold Published on 07/21/2022
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 07/20/2022
A Restructured Bridal Gown
Celestina Agostino deconstructed 20 bridal gowns to make the “Belle de jour” model.
A Restructured Bridal Gown
Lots sold Published on 07/20/2022
Success for Stoskopff and Gerda Wegener
A still life by the Alsatian-born master achieved a high result, but the sale also included works by two artists ahead of their time.
Success for Stoskopff and Gerda Wegener
Lots sold Published on 07/19/2022
A Medieval Stone Capital and Cardinal Richelieu's Velvet Cape
Curiosities and the 17th century were the keywords of this sale, which attracted many history buffs. A cardinal’s cape, an architectural capital and...
A Medieval Stone Capital and Cardinal Richelieu's Velvet Cape
Lots sold Published on 07/18/2022
The Jean Nicolier Collection, the Triumph of Ceramics
The majolica, earthenware and porcelain pieces collected by the erudite expert reaped the highest results, and a very rare Sèvres porcelain lamp surpassed...
The Jean Nicolier Collection, the Triumph of Ceramics
Lots sold Published on 07/11/2022
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 07/11/2022
A Surprising Collection of Corkscrews!
A collection of over 2,000 corkscrews built up over nearly 20 years by Jean-Paul Boussat, a retailer by trade, headed for the auction room on June 29...
A Surprising Collection of Corkscrews!
Lots sold Published on 07/11/2022
A Fine Bid for the Murillo's Good Shepherd
The rediscovery of this work by Murillo was a red-letter event for the art market, triggering a fervor that matched the anticipation simmering for several...
A Fine Bid for the Murillo's Good Shepherd
Pre-sale Published on 07/07/2022
Welcome to the Château de la Chevalerie
This 15th-century residence, remodeled in the 19th century, has a rich and varied history—like its contents, up for auction on July 23 and 25.
Welcome to the Château de la Chevalerie
Lots sold Published on 07/05/2022
The Natalia Goncharova Choice
A painting by Natalia Goncharova fetched the highest bid at this auction of high-quality works.
The Natalia Goncharova Choice

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