Auctions - Finestre sull'Arte

Hamilton's record-breaking "Laocoön": It is the most expensive neoclassical sculpture ever sold at auction

A new world record for neoclassical sculpture was set in London. Last night at Sotheby’s, the monumental *Laocoon Hamilton*, a life-size bronze by Auguste-Jean-Marie Carbonneaux (Paris, 1790–1843), was sold for 13.6 million pounds, equivalent ...
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A precious and rare miniature by Silvestro dei Gherarducci resurfaces at a Christie’s auction

One of the most important Italian miniatures to appear on the market in recent years will be the highlight of the “Valuable Books and Manuscripts including Cartography” auction, scheduled for July 8 at Christie’s. It is a monumental illuminated...
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Rembrandt Rediscovered: A Masterpiece by the Young Master, Featuring a Self-Portrait, to Be Auctioned in London

A painting by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (Leiden, 1606 – Amsterdam, 1669) that has remained in the shadows for nearly four centuries is about to make its triumphant debut on the international art market. On July 1, Sotheby’s will offer for ...
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A rare medieval manuscript featuring the legend of the Holy Grail is set to go up for auction at Christie's

A monumental illuminated manuscript dating back more than seven centuries, which preserves some of the most famous legends of the Arthurian cycle, is set to return to the spotlight. On July 8, 2026, Christie’s will present it in Londonat an auc...
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Bellotto stars at Christie's: £6 million Venetian masterpiece in London

One of the most important Venetian vedute (views) by Bernardo Bellotto (Venice, 1722 - Warsaw, 1780) to appear on the market in recent years will take center stage at the Old Masters Evening Sale organized by Christie's in London on June 30. The work...
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Modigliani's scandalous nude with necklace goes up for auction at Sotheby's

After announcing the arrival on the market of a selection of works from the legendary Lewis Collection, Sotheby's unveiled the full catalog of the sale, revealing the full scope of one of the most important collecting transactions in recent years. Th...
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London, Pre-Raphaelite fairy tales from Albert Zuckerman's collection up for auction at Christie's

London is gearing up for a major art sale during Christie's Classic Week, which will auction 20 works from Albert Zuckerman's celebrated collection this summer. The collection, amassed, lived in, and loved by the well-known New York literary agent fo...
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World record for Carla Accardi in Contemporary Art auction at Dorothem's

Great international participation and outstanding results were achieved for the Contemporary Art auction organized by Dorotheum in Vienna on May 20, 2026, an evening that attracted the market's attention mainly thanks to the new world record set by C...
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