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A Kandinsky masterpiece is set to go up for auction at Christie’s after being returned to the heirs

“Das bunte Leben” by Wassily Kandinsky ( Moscow, 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944), painted in 1907, will be one of the key works offered by Christie’s during Frieze Week in London. The canvas, measuring a monumental 130 × 163 centim...
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One of Mondrian's most important works is up for auction at Christie's: estimated at 30 million pounds

One of the highlights of the London auctions during Frieze Week 2026 will be Piet Mondrian’s *Composition III*, a 1920 masterpiece that Christie’s will present at its *20/21 Century: London Evening Sale* on October 14. The work, estimated...
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This Week's Auctions: Coins, Paintings, and Art Books

During the week of August 27 through September 2, 2026, the art market reopens after the summer break, kicking off a series of auctions ranging from antiques to paintings, from artist’s books to film memorabilia and design. Auctions in Italy As for...
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One of the most extraordinary collections of Hiroshige prints is set to go up for auction at Christie's

New York is preparing to host one of the most significant events in the recent history of the Japanese print market. Christie’s has announced that on September 15, 2026, at its Rockefeller Center location, the auction *Hiroshige: Colors of the Four S...
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This Week's Auctions: Graphic Design, Photography, and Art Books

During the week of August 6–12, 2026, the collecting scene will feature online catalogs dedicated to Italian paintings, fine art prints, and thematic collections, as well as international auctions focused on Asian art and high-end jewelry. Auctions ...
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Christie's is auctioning the Durand-Ruel Collection: 62 masterpieces are up for sale, including a Monet valued at 15 million euros

On October 22, 2026, in Paris, Christie’s will auction 62 museum-quality works from the Durand-Ruel Collection, one of the most anticipated events on the international art market. The sale, organized during Art Basel Paris week, brings together maste...
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Catawiki Expands Its Art Auctions: The Classical Art Department Is Launched

Catawiki is expanding its offerings in the art collecting sector with the launch of its new Classical Art department, presented as part of the “Great Masters from Classic to Contemporary Art” auction, scheduled to take place online from July 24 to Au...
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This Week's Auctions: Modern Art, Coins, and Design

Although many auction houses are preparing for their usual summer break, the period spanning late July and early August offers some interesting opportunities for those seeking modern art, furniture, paintings, antique coins, or decorative art and hig...
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This Week's Auctions: Old Master Paintings, Collectible Coins, and Fine Wines

Auctions in Italy Our tour of Italian auction houses begins with San Luca Casa d’Aste, which on July 23 will present “DESIGN, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE” at its headquarters in Solesino (Padua). Next up is the Florence-based Maison Bibe...
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This Week's Auctions: Russian Icons, Silver, and Historical Artifacts

Although the summer break is just around the corner, collectors, investors, and enthusiasts of art and luxury goods have several major events to look forward to. The catalogs featured for the week of July 16–22, 2026, range from high-end jewelry to f...
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Art Market, Deloitte: Auctions Up 71% in the First Half of 2026

The international art market kicked off 2026 with results that marked a sharp reversal from the previous year: in the first half of the year, the leading international auction houses recorded total sales of approximately $6.7 billion, up 71% from the...
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This Week's Auctions: Asian Art, Comics, 20th-Century Art

July 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting time for collectors around the world. Although the summer break is just around the corner, major national and international auction houses have put together a calendar featuring several events. Let’s take a l...
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Pollaiolo’s *Battle of the Nudes* up for auction at Christie’s: it is the first signed engraving in the history of Italian art

On July 7, as part of the “Old Master Prints” auction organized by Christie’s, Antonio del Pollaiolo’s *The Battle of the Nudes* —considered one of the most important and influential prints of the Italian 15th century and created around 1...
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This Week's Auctions: Antiques, Asian Art, and Modern Art

The week of July 2–8 promises to be packed with events, featuring a schedule of auctions dedicated to design, masterpieces of painting, and graphic works. Auctions in Italy The Italian scene kicks off the week on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with severa...
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Sotheby’s London: Joe Lewis and Modigliani Lead the Way in a £393.4 Million Double Auction

Sotheby’s London achieved total sales of 393.4 million pounds (456 million euros; 520.7 million dollars) in a double evening auction. The figure was recorded on Wednesday, June 24, at the New Bond Street location during two consecutive sessions...
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A very rare amber pendant featuring a portrait of Elizabeth I is up for auction at Sotheby’s London

An extremely rare pendant depicting Queen Elizabeth I will be the highlight of an auction organized by Sotheby’s in London on July 1. Dating from around 1600—the final years of the English monarch’s reign—the jewel is one of the rarest kn...
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