This Week's Auctions: Old Master Paintings, Collectible Coins, and Fine Wines


A roundup of the major auctions taking place in late July, ranging from Italian auction houses to the international stage, featuring events dedicated to numismatics, porcelain, modern art, rare collectibles, and fine wines. Auctions taking place from July 23 to 29, 2026.

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 Bibelot, which is holding a timed auction of “Collectible Coins” through July 27—a selection reserved for numismatists and coin collectors.

Rounding out the schedule of Italian auction houses for this period is Casa d’Aste Capitolium Art, which will hold a virtual auction on July 27 and 28 featuring PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES, AND ANTIQUE AND 19TH-CENTURY FURNITURE, while on July 29 it will present Modern and Contemporary Art.

Giulio Bonasone, Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto Divide the Universe (Engraving, 21 x 28 cm). Photo: Capitolium Art Auction House
Giulio Bonasone, Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto Divide the Universe (Engraving, 21 x 28 cm). Photo: Capitolium Art Auction House

Auctions Abroad

Looking beyond Italy’s borders, the international market offers a diverse calendar spanning Europe and the United States. On July 23, Tajan Auction House kicks off the international week by concluding its WINES & SPIRITS auction. On July 25, Bonhams will conclude its Swedish sale, *The Monthly Edit – Countryside Cottage*, followed on July 26 by two online auctions: the “Curated Timepieces – July” auction, focused on collectible watches and timepieces, and the summer “Oiva Toikka” event, dedicated to the Finnish designer’s glass creations.

In the United States, Sotheby’s takes center stage with the conclusion on July 24 of the themed sale “An American Icon: The Fire Horse Stetson.” The same auction house continues on July 27 with the conclusion of two separate sales: “NBA Auctions Weekly: Christmas in July,” dedicated to American basketball memorabilia, and “Contemporary Realism: Important 21st Century Works.” During the same period, Bonhams’ Los Angeles auction titled “Discovery on Sunset” also reaches its climax, with bidding closing on July 27.

July 28 sees several auctions taking place simultaneously: Sotheby’s concludes its “Finest & Rarest Wines | Featuring Extraordinary Leroy and d’Auvenay” auction, while Bonhams presents its “Fine Jewelry: California” session in Los Angeles and an auction in Denmark dedicated to modern art and design.

The week finally culminates on July 29. Dorotheum presents its Summer Auction (online) in Salzburg, while Christie’s concludes its global charity auction “One Goal: An Auction to Benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,” featuring memorabilia from the world of international soccer. At the same time, Bonhams wraps up its monthly schedule with the “Prints & Multiples” auction in Los Angeles and the “Jewelry and Fashion” auction in Denmark, offering collectors one last unmissable opportunity to make purchases before the height of the summer season.

This Week's Auctions: Old Master Paintings, Collectible Coins, and Fine Wines
This Week's Auctions: Old Master Paintings, Collectible Coins, and Fine Wines



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