Auctions of the week: antique paintings, contemporary art, watches, wines and spirits


The week between Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 2025 will be packed with auction house catalogs ranging from the great masters of antiquity to fine niches such as collectible wines and movie posters.

The national calendar opens Thursday, Nov. 27, with a packed agenda. In Milan, Il Ponte kicks off a glittering two days with the auction of Important Jewels, while in Rome Bertolami Fine Art offers a fine selection of Prints and Drawings from the 15th to the 20th century and Finarte uncorks the best bottles with the enchantment dedicated to Collectible Wines. Moving on to Florence, Gonnelli is hosting a charity auction with works from Franco Lucini’s collection. There is also great excitement in Naples, where Blindarte beats two live sessions on the same day: one dedicated to Antique Paintings, 19th century, Nativity Sculptures and Porcelainand the other toModern and Contemporary Art. In Turin, Sant’Agostino opens its session dedicated to Jewelry, while Aste Bolaffi dedicates itself to cinephiles with its live Internet sale of Posters - Cinema. Maison Bibelot ’s timed auctions onModern and Contemporary Art and Cambi ’s on Antique Rugs also close on this date.

On Friday, November 28, the focus shifts to Prato, where Farsetti arte presents its long-awaited Contemporary Art auction. In Rome, Finarte continues the luxury food and wine strand with Collectible Spirits. Also on Friday, Wannenes ’ online auctions dedicated to Old Masters and 19th-century Paintings kick off, while Maison Bibelot ’s auction on Works on Paper concludes.

The weekend of Saturday , Nov. 29, still sees Farsetti arte in Prato with its Modern Artsession,joined in Brescia by Santa Giulia, which offers 19th- and 20th-century Paintings. On Monday, December 1, Wannenes turns the spotlight on Milan with the auction FORME - Selezione Milano, dedicated to design and decorative arts.

Tuesday , Dec. 2, is a crucial day for the Lombard capital. Il Ponte returns to the scene with Collectible Clocks, Finarte presents International Graphics and Author Multiples, and Cambi beatsModern and Contemporary Art. In Turin, Aste Bolaffi devotes the day to Clocks. Also concluding are the timed auctions of Colasanti Fashion Vintage, and Maison Bibelot Jewelry and Watches.

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Il Ponte celebrates conviviality with The Art of the Table, while Finarte continues in Milan withModern and Contemporary Art. Cambi is active on several fronts with the live auction of Wines and Spirits and the closing of the timed auction of Antiques. Maison Bibelot ’s online auction onOriental Art also closes.

Thursday , Dec. 4, closes our review with major events. Finarte offers the Tout de Suite formula for modern art in Milan, while Viscontea beats the Milano Decor auction. In Rome, Colasanti hosts the live auction of Jewelry and Watches. In Turin, Sant’Agostino presents Watches and Aste Bolaffi begins the sale of Coins and Banknotes. Finally, of note, Wannenes presents Montres Rares at its prestigious Monte Carlo venue.

On the foreign scene, Bonhams is active in Hong Kong on Thursday, November 27, withModern and Contemporary Art, while in Paris Tajan offers Vins et Spiritueux. Dorotheum in Vienna closes its online auction of Books and Decorative Graphics. Piguet - Hotel des Astes, meanwhile, opens sales Nov. 27 through Dec. 11 with a selection of modern and contemporary paintings.

On Friday, November 28, Piasa launches its online auctions dedicated to Jewelry and Watches. On Monday, December 1, Phillips kicks off the bidding for New York Jewelry. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Tajan offers Paris Furniture and objets d’art from the Renaissance to the 19th century.

Wednesday , Dec. 3, is a day of major international masterpieces. Sotheby ’s presents Modern and Contemporary Art in Paris, while Phillips is in London with the much-anticipated New Now sale. Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris beatsImpressionist and Modern Art, and Tajan devotes a session to Books, Manuscripts and Prints. Finally, on Thursday, December 4, Christie’s in London is offering historic wines from the Bouchard Père & Fils winery. In Paris, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr continues withPostwar and Contemporary Artand Dorotheum closes its sale of 19th-century Paintings and Watercolors online.

Pictured: Annibale Carracci, Pieta (Christ of Caprarola) (Etching, burin and drypoint, 122 x 160 mm. III state. Bartsch XVIII.182.4.) Photo: © Bertolami Fine Art
Pictured: Annibale Carracci, Pieta (Christ of Caprarola) (Etching, burin and drypoint, 122 x 160 mm. III state. Bartsch XVIII.182.4.) Photo: © Bertolami Fine Art

Auctions of the week: antique paintings, contemporary art, watches, wines and spirits
Auctions of the week: antique paintings, contemporary art, watches, wines and spirits


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