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Marcel Nies Collection Exceeds Estimates at Christie's Paris Auction

market-auction · 2026-03-28

On March 26, Christie's auction house in Paris sold the collection assembled by Marcel Nies, an Antwerp-based dealer who began acquiring works in the 1970s. The auction results surpassed pre-sale expectations, demonstrating strong market interest in the curated selection.

Key facts

  • Auction occurred on March 26
  • Christie's conducted the sale in Paris
  • Collection belonged to dealer Marcel Nies
  • Nies was based in Antwerp
  • Collecting began in the 1970s
  • Results exceeded estimated values

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Locations

  • Paris
  • Antwerp

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