The semester highlights
The second half of the year already promises to be rich with major events at Artcurial, including themed Design sales, an outstanding collection dedicated to Alexandre Dumas, the Eclectic Eye collection featuring the enlightened eye of a couple of collectors, a rediscovered masterpiece by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, the traditional A Moroccan Winter sale, an event sale to mark the 150th anniversary of Piaget and the unmissable Rétromobile show.
Brass mod. 143 “Snowflake” ceiling lamp from the Fantasia series for Taito Oy, circa 1940
Estimate: €100,000 – 150,000
Design: from Finland to Brazil
Tuesday 12th September 2023
In September, Artcurial will hold two successive design sales: the first, dedicated to Paavo Tynell, will highlight the Finnish designer’s most iconic lighting pieces, including an exceptional “Snowflake” ceiling lamp and an important pair of floor lamps mod. 9619. At last, after setting four world records at the first edition, the Brazilian Design sale will be back featuring iconic pieces by José Zanine Caldas, Joaquim Tenreiro and Jorge Zalszupin.
Alexandre Dumas, a collection dedicated to his work
Wednesday 27th September 2023
Like a childhood memory, endlessly revived, Geneviève and Jean-Paul Kahn collected the countless works of Alexandre Dumas, gathering a library that approaches – quite impossibly – exhaustiveness. From his first plays to the masterpieces of popular literature, not forgetting his political commitment to Garibaldi, (almost) everything Dumas has to say is to be found in this sale!
Eclectic Eye Collection, a journey through creation
Friday 20th October 2023
In conjunction with the Paris+ by Art Basel fair, Artcurial will auction an exceptional collection entitled Eclectic Eye. Gathered over the space of 20 years, this rare, cutting-edge collection includes works by the greatest modern and contemporary artists, 18th century furniture as well as Chinese and Sèvres porcelain.
The Old Masters in the spotlight
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
The Old Master & 19th Century Art department invites you to its upcoming prestige sale on November 22nd, organised as it is every year in conjunction with Fine Arts Paris and La Biennale. Comprising a rediscovered masterpiece by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, an exceptional and previously unpublished still life by Louyse Moillon and a Saint John the Evangelist by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, this sale will be an opportunity to offer our latest discoveries to all connoisseurs, collectors and curators.
The sacrifice to the Minotaur
Oil on canvas
72 × 91 cm
Estimate: €4,000,000 – 6,000,000
A Moroccan Winter
Saturday 30th December 2023
A not-to-be-missed event in December, the sale entitled A Moroccan Winter will be divided into three sections: Majorelle & his contemporaries, Modern & Contemporary Moroccan and International Art, as well as Contemporary African Art. The sale will be preceded by a four-day exhibition at the famous palace La Mamounia.
Effet de soir à Anemiter, vallée de l’Ounila (Grand Atlas), 1941
Sold €284,680
A 18k yellow gold, diamond, sapphire and lapis-lazuli cuff watch, circa 1968
Sold €98,280
Artcurial × Piaget: 150 years of audacity at auction in Monaco!
January 2024
In January 2024, Artcurial will pay tribute to Piaget’s unparalleled creativity with a retrospective sale celebrating the Manufacture’s 150th anniversary. A selection of legendary vintage watches, cuffs, sautoirs and jewellery watches will be presented for sale.
Rétromobile 2024 by Artcurial Motorcars
Friday 2nd February 2024
A long-standing partner of the Retromobile Show, Artcurial Motorcars is back for its traditional show sale featuring the most iconic vehicles and Automobilia collectibles. Contact us today if you would like to include a lot in the most eagerly awaited sale of the year for enthusiasts and collectors!
Barchetta Touring Superleggera
Sold €5,706,000
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