Christie's Auction of Veil-Picard Collection Surpasses Expectations with €12M Total

Christie's held three auctions on March 24 and 25, achieving a combined total of nearly €12 million. The highlight was the sale of the Veil-Picard Collection, featuring eighteenth-century paintings and drawings, which brought €9.4 million, exceeding its high estimate. Pierre Etienne, International Director of Old Master Paintings at Christie's, noted the results honored collector Arthur Georges Veil-Picard's discerning taste. The auction saw competitive bidding from museums and private collectors, reflecting the collection's significance assembled through Veil-Picard's passion for art.