As summer gets into full swing, the auction world is preparing for a period of transition. Analyzing the calendars for the week of July 24-30, 2025, a varied picture emerges, with the big international maisons holding court while the Italian realities take a well-deserved rest.
On the domestic front, month-end programming reflects the upcoming vacation shutdown. Many major Italian auction houses, including Pandolfini, Farsetti, Pananti and Il Ponte, have no events scheduled during this specific time frame. The exception is Genoa-based Cambi Casa d’Aste, which confirms its vocation for online time sales by launching an auction dedicated to20th-century antiques. The auction will open on Monday, July 28, and will continue until early September, offering enthusiasts a wide window of time to win 20th-century furnishings and objects.
Across borders, the scenario proves to be more dynamic, with several international auction houses taking advantage of the flexibility of online sales to continue offering works and collectibles. At the forefront is Bonhams, which presents a busy calendar of online appointments active during the last week of July. Among the many auctions are The Haute Couture Archive of Ralph & Russo: Summer Edition, which closes July 24, and the auction dedicated to the personal collection of a fitness icon, Sweat and Soul: The Personal Collection of Richard Simmons, also ending July 24. Continuing through July 27 are the Decorate Your Summer House and Curated Timepieces July sales, while for lovers of design and modern art, the auctions An Oliver Furth Interior: Design & Distinction from an Iconic L.A. Residence and Modern & Contemporary Art Online will be active through July 31.
Another interesting opportunity for Italian bidders comes from Sotheby’s, which, although it has no auctions scheduled on those dates, is organizing a valuation event in Milan for Thursday, July 24, a valuable opportunity for those wishing to have their estates appraised by experts in the field.
In France, the historic Drouot location will host a charity auction on Wednesday, July 30, entitled Lego Masters Solidarité, an event that combines collecting and solidarity. Finally, marking the border of the required period, Austrian auction house Dorotheum is preparing for its Summer Auction, an online auction that will kick off on July 31, representing the last major event before the height of summer.
Pictured:Berthe Morisot, Sans Titre, for sale at Bonhams.
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