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Artcurial to Auction 18th-Century Decorative Arts and Scholar's Collection

market-auction · 2026-06-11

In the summer of 2026, Artcurial will host two significant auctions. The first, focusing on Furniture & Works of Art, is scheduled for June 16-17. This event will spotlight European decorative arts from the 18th century, featuring notable Italian Settecento items, including a unique secretaire à abattant by Ignazio Ravelli, presented for the first time. A standout collection of Sèvres porcelain will also be featured, showcasing its enduring appeal, along with silverware that includes a fruit cup bearing the emblem of Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovitch of Russia. Following this, on July 10, the L’œil d’un érudit auction will present a special collection curated by an expert in the field.

Key facts

  • Artcurial presents Furniture & Works of Art auction on June 16-17, 2026
  • L’œil d’un érudit, Une collection européenne auction on July 10, 2026
  • Includes Italian Settecento furniture by Ignazio Ravelli
  • Secretaire à abattant by Ravelli offered for first time
  • Collection of 18th-century Sèvres porcelain
  • Silverware includes armorialed fruit cup with cypher of Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovitch of Russia
  • July auction features a scholar's collection

Entities

Artists

  • Ignazio Ravelli

Institutions

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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