The major auctions scheduled in Italy and abroad during the last days of September (September 24–30), featuring old master paintings, modern and Impressionist art, fine prints, Asian art, and interior design.
On the Italian scene, the Florentine auction house Cambi Casa d’Aste kicks off the sales for this period. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, it will present the live auction “Design Properties,” alongside a live auction in Milan organized by Finarte titled “Numismatics: Coins and Medals from Private Consignments. At the same time, two online auctions will begin: the web-only sale by Wannenes Casa d’Aste titled “Antique and 19th-Century Paintings,” running through October 6, 2026, and the timed auction by Florence-based Maison Bibelot titled “Antique Books and Prints,” scheduled for September 24–30, 2026. Also on September 24, 2026, Aste Bolaffi will launch its Turin/Internet Live charity auction in support of the Time2 Foundation, titled “Curiosities and Promotional Items,” running on September 24 and 25, 2026.
Later in the week, on September 25, 2026, Pandolfini Casa d’Aste will conclude its online auction “Modern and Contemporary Art,” which began on September 16. On the same day, Il Ponte Casa d’Aste will launch the first session of its “Modern Antiques” auction, scheduled for September 25 and 28, 2026. Over the weekend, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, Santa Giulia Casa d’Aste will hold a live auction titled “Selected 19th- and 20th-Century Paintings,” entirely dedicated to 19th- and 20th-century painting.
Shortly thereafter, on Monday, September 28, 2026, Colasanti Casa d’Aste’s online auction titled “Web-Only Jewelry and Watches” will open, running from September 28 through October 8, 2026, and dedicated to fine jewelry, collectible gemstones, and timepieces. On the same day, the Florence-based Galleria Pananti will conclude its timed auction “Artists from the 18th to the 21st Century,” which began on September 17 and features a diverse selection of paintings and sculptures spanning from the 18th century to the contemporary era. Also on September 28, 2026, Aste Bolaffi will hold the “Coins, Banknotes, and Historical Documents—Harmers of London” auction via Internet Live, focusing on numismatics, vintage paper currency, and historical documents.
Throughout the day on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, several major events will come to a close: Capitolium Art Auction House will conclude its sale “Works from Several Residences of Giancarlo Ligabue”; Wannenes will host the web-live auction “From the Curtis Collections at Palazzo Barbaro—Paintings, Furnishings, and Art Objects”; Finarte will present the web-only sale “Silverware”; Il Ponte will hold its live auction of Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art; Farsettiarte will conclude its online sale “Parade—Modern, Contemporary, and Print Art,” which began on September 17; and Pananti will close its timed auction of Prints and Editions, which opened on September 18.
On the same day, Rome-based Bertolami Fine Art holds its live auction “Antique Orthodox Icons from the 17th to the 20th Century” in Rome (Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli – Piazza Lovatelli, 1) - Featuring a selection of important Russian travel icons in bronze and enamel, Pandolfini concludes its “Arcade | Jewelry” online auction, which has been running since September 22. Rounding out the month’s Italian auctions on September 30, 2026, is Wannenes’ web-live auction titled “Of Gold, Lacquer… and More.” “The Frame as a Work of Art,” and the live auction in Rome (Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli – Piazza Lovatelli, 1) “Stamps and Postal History,” curated by Bertolami Fine Art.
Turning our attention to the international scene, the week features a succession of high-profile events in the major hubs of the global market. September 24, 2026, marks the conclusion of several major international auctions. In London, Christie’s will close its “Prints & Multiples” online auction, which has been running since September 10. On September 25, 2026, Bonhams will close its “Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Online” auction in New York, which opened on September 15. At the same time, Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr will launch its “IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART ONLINE” auction in Paris (Avenue Hoche) , INCLUDING AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF WORKS BY GERTRUDE O’BRADY, which will remain open until October 6, 2026. On September 26, 2026, the focus shifts to New York, where Phillips will conduct a live auction titled “Modern & Contemporary Art.”
September 28, 2026, marks the conclusion of Sotheby’s evening auction in Hong Kong— ’ Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction, which began on September 21—as well as the live auction organized by Bonhams in Denmark titled “Paintings, Furniture, and Miscellaneous.”
September 29, 2026, features numerous events around the world. In Paris, Drouot Estimations is holding a live auction (Hôtel Drouot – Room 15) for " Posters, Toys, Robots, and Design," while Sotheby’s Paris is concluding its "Classic Design" online auction, which has been running since September 22. Also in the French capital, Tajan is launching its online “Asian Arts” auction, which runs through October 6. In Vienna, Dorotheum is conducting its “Oriental Rugs, Textiles, and Tapestries” auction online from the Palais Dorotheum at 3:00 p.m. In London, Christie’s will conclude the online auction “Spellbound: The Hegewisch Collection Part III,” which has been running since September 15.
September 30, 2026, wraps up the month’s schedule with a packed calendar. In Paris, two major live auctions are taking place simultaneously: PIASA is holding the “Italian Design” auction, entirely dedicated to the masters of Italian design, alongside Artcurial’s “Interior Motives: Artcurial x Reflections” auction. In Vienna, Dorotheum is hosting the online auction “Artistic Drawings and Prints up to 1900.” Finally, in Hong Kong, Phillips is presenting the live auction “Modern & Contemporary Art.”
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