Bonhams Design Sale in Paris Tops €1.1 Million with Record Jean-Michel Frank and Man Ray Results
Bonhams' Design auction at Avenue Hoche in Paris on 8 October 2026 generated over €1.1 million, achieving an 82% sell-through rate by lot and 99.72% by value. The sale centered on metal as a medium, featuring iron, bronze, steel, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, and precious metals across more than a century of design. A pair of Jean-Michel Frank Croisillon lamps led the auction at €115,800, far exceeding the €20,000–30,000 estimate. Man Ray also set a record price, though the exact figure was not disclosed. The results underscore sustained international demand for rare 20th and 21st century design, with Frank's work again demonstrating his refined use of materials. The auction highlighted metal's versatility as both timeless and contemporary, drawing an eclectic selection of works that spanned over 100 years of creativity.
Key facts
- Bonhams' Design auction took place at Avenue Hoche in Paris on 8 October 2026.
- The sale realised more than €1.1 million in total.
- 82% of lots sold, and 99.72% sold by value.
- A pair of Jean-Michel Frank Croisillon lamps achieved €115,800, over five times the €20,000–30,000 estimate.
- Man Ray set a record price at the auction.
- The sale focused on metal in all forms, from iron, bronze, steel, and brass to aluminium, stainless steel, and precious metals.
- The auction featured works spanning more than a century of design.
- The results demonstrated strong international demand for rare and collectible 20th and 21st century design.
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- Paris
- France
- Avenue Hoche