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Christie's Classic Week in Paris Features Rediscovered Boucher and Fragonard Works

market-auction · 2026-10-17

From 3 to 5 November, Christie's Classic Week makes its return to Paris, showcasing a diverse array of books, paintings, sculptures, and various artworks. This event, held in Paris, London, and New York, aims to foster conversations across different eras, styles, and artistic disciplines, with experts highlighting the evolution of taste through a curated exploration of centuries of creativity. Kicking off on 3 November is The Exceptional Sale, L'esprit français, featuring a fresh format that highlights French craftsmanship, including master cabinetmaking, decorative arts, and fashion. Following this, on 4 November, the Old Masters: Paintings - Drawings - Sculpture auction will present masterpieces from Fragonard and Boucher, along with works from Italy and Spain, with the rediscovered pieces by Boucher and Fragonard serving as the focal point.

Key facts

  • Christie's Classic Week runs in Paris from 3 to 5 November
  • The Exceptional Sale, L'esprit français, takes place on 3 November in a newly conceived format
  • The sale covers French craftsmanship from cabinetmaking and decorative arts to fashion
  • Old Masters: Paintings - Drawings - Sculpture is held on 4 November
  • The Old Masters sale includes masterpieces by Fragonard and Boucher
  • Italian and Spanish works are also offered in the Old Masters sale
  • Classic Week is staged by Christie's in Paris, London and New York
  • The Paris edition includes books, paintings, sculptures and works of art

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  • Paris
  • France
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States

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