Artello's debut auction at Drouot totals €581,269, with Charles Artus sculpture soaring past estimate

Artello, a new Paris auction house founded by auctioneer Élodie Beriola and Augustin Lepage, held its inaugural sale at Hôtel Drouot on June 30, 2026. Titled “Parisian Collections & Design,” the auction achieved €581,269 including fees. The Micheau Collection, assembled by a Parisian family, was a key consignor. Bidding was strong both in the room and online. While César’s bronze Buste aux jambes fines sold for €63,700, the standout surprise was Charles Artus’s stone sculpture Écureuil, estimated at €1,000–€1,500, which reached €59,800. Alina Szapocznikow’s Ventre blanc, a trial proof estimated at €5,000–€7,000, sold for €45,500, confirming strong demand for her work.