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.
The Italian scene kicks off the week on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with several major events taking place simultaneously. FarsettiArte’s online session is coming to a close; since June 18, it has kept collectors engaged with its “Argenti” timed auction. On the same date, Maison Bibelot’s first digital session also comes to a close; since June 22, it has been hosting the Modern and Contemporary Art auction. Also on July 2, the Pandolfini auction house will hold its in-person “20th-Century Design and Decorative Arts” event at its Florence location. On the same day, Thursday, July 2, the spotlight turns to Milan at Il Ponte Casa d’Aste with its “Islamic and Indian Art” auction. Rounding out the Milanese schedule for the day is Wannenes, which will present its live “Modern and Contemporary Art” auction. On the same day in Turin, the Sant’Agostino auction house will hold its Design auction. Rounding out the day is Cambi, which will open its doors at the Mackenzie Castle in Genoa for the “Old Masters” auction.
The following day, Friday, July 3, 2026, the Italian auction scene is split between Lombardy and Liguria. On one hand, the auction house Il Ponte Casa d’Aste presents a session dedicatedto Oriental Art. On the other, Cambi continues its sales in Genoa with a double live session: the first dedicated to Collectible Silver and the second entirely focused on 20th-century Collectible Silver.
As the weekend begins, Saturday, July 4, 2026, promises to be a busy and dynamic day. On the numismatic front, the Italian auction house Aste Bolaffi presents its event dedicated to coins, a session conducted via live webcast connecting Madrid with collectors around the world. Also starting on July 4 is another online sale, this time organized by Wannenes, with bidding opening for Old and 19th-Century Paintings; lots will remain open for bidding until July 15.
The new week then begins on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a wave of digital auctions entirely dedicated to timed auctions. Marking the start of the gradual closing of lots is a series of parallel (and all timed) auctions organized by Blindarte, all with deadlines scheduled between July 6 and 10: It begins with the UNDER 1K | Modern and Contemporary Art session, accompanied by the UNDER 1K | Contemporary Art+ auction. During the same time frame, the auction house is also offering a session dedicated to Prints and Multiples, as well as a collection of 19th-century Drawings, Paintings, and Sculptures. Also on Monday, July 6, Capitolium Art ’s virtual sale kicks off with the “PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES, AND ANTIQUE AND 19TH-CENTURY FURNITURE” auction, scheduled for July 6–7. On the same day, Monday, attention shifts to Monte Carlo, where Wannenes ’ international department is organizing a session dedicated to fine jewelry, titled “Bijoux.”
The following day, Tuesday, July 7, promises to be just as busy. In the Principality of Monaco, Wannenes is doubling its efforts with two auctions: “Sacs de Luxe et Accessoires” and “Montres Rares,” an auction dedicated to fine timepieces. In Italy, also on Tuesday, July 7, Maison Bibelot ’s second timed auction, titled “La casa moderna” and running since June 23, comes to a close. The same day also marks the start of the bidding week for the historic Gonnelli auction house in Florence, which opens bidding for the “Arte Antica, Moderna e Contemporanea” auction, a timed auction that will run through Monday, July 13.
The next events center around Wednesday, July 8, 2026, which is packed with both virtual and in-person auctions. Capitolium Art launches its second online sale scheduled for the week, namely Auction 600— 20th-Century Design and Decorative Arts, a session running on July 8 and 9. At the same time, the spotlight shifts back to Milan thanks to Finarte, which is hosting the event “Tout de Suite / Modern and Contemporary Art” at its venue. Finally, on July 8, the Sant’Agostino auction house is back in the spotlight, drawing collectors to Turin for its Oriental Art auction—a session rich in precious artifacts, sculptures, and porcelain of Asian origin.
Looking beyond national borders, the major international auction houses are responding with a schedule that spans the leading European and global markets. The week actually begins with the conclusion of major online sessions and in-person events as early as Thursday, July 2, 2026. On the digital front, July 2 marks the end of Artcurial’s online timed auction titled “Art moderne & contemporain Online,” which has been open to collectors since June 16. Also on Thursday, July 2, another virtual session in Paris comes to a close: the web-only auction organized by the auction house Piasa and titled “DESIGN.”
On the live auction front, July 2 features a high concentration of events in London. At its historic New Bond Street location, Bonhams opens its doors for the Fine Decorative Arts and Antiquities auctions. On the same day, Sotheby’s is holding a double live session: in the morning withthe Old Master Paintings & Works on Paper Day and in the afternoon with the sale dedicated to 19th & 20th Century European and British Art. Also on July 2 in London, Christie’s presents “Lines of Vision: Celebrating 20 Years of Stephen Ongpin Fine Art” and concludes its “Post-War to Present” online auction. Bonhams will conclude its Swedish session, “A Gold Coin Collection,” on July 3, while at the start of the following week, the spotlight shifts to Denmark with sessions dedicated to “Paintings, Furniture, and Miscellaneous” (Monday, July 6) and “Modern Art and Design” (Tuesday, July 7). Meanwhile, the Czech division of Bertolami Fine Art will host the live numismatic event RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIUM in Prague.
The next stops see Christie’s once again taking center stage in London on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with the live auction “Old Master Prints,” and on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with the “Valuable Books and Manuscripts, including Cartography” session.
Moving on to Paris, the French capital reaffirms its status as the European epicenter for private collections and art discoveries thanks to a packed calendar. On Friday, July 3, 2026, the Hôtel Drouot (Room 3) will host a live auction organized by Drouot Estimations, featuring fine jewelry and watches. On the same day, Tajan’s timed auction titled “CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSIONS”—a virtual showcase active since June 26—comes to a close; at the same time, the same auction house will launch its next online session dedicated to MODERN ART, with lots remaining open for bidding until July 10. On July 7, Artcurial will hold the Monaco Sculpture auction in Monte Carlo. Not far away, Sotheby’s French division is hosting several digital auctions: on Tuesday, July 7, the “Modern & Contemporary Discoveries including Works from the former Claude and Georges Pompidou Collection” auction concludes, while on Wednesday, July 8, the “KARL, Karl Lagerfeld’s Estate VI, Inspirations” auction comes to a close. Finally, Sotheby’s is turning the spotlight on New York with the online “Contemporary Discoveries” session, running through Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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