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• Saudi Arabia Withdraws from $200 Million Met Opera Deal market-auction

  On April 23, 2026, The New York Times reported that the Saudi government has withdrawn from a $200 million contract with the Metropolitan Opera. This arrangement would have seen…

• Wannenes Wine Auction in Milan Sees Strong Italian Performance market-auction

  On April 16, Wannenes conducted its inaugural wine auction for 2026, titled 'The Historical Cellar' Wine & Spirits Auction, in Milan. Leading the Italian segment was a complete…

• Emily in Paris Apartment Listed for $4.02 Million market-auction

  A unit in the historic building featured as the residence of the protagonist in Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' has been listed for sale at $4.02 million. The apartment is located in…

• Rare Type 1 Print of Neil Armstrong on the Moon at Auction market-auction

  A rare type 1 vintage color glossy photograph of Neil Armstrong on the lunar surface is being auctioned by RR Auctions. The 10x8 inch print, ID AS11-40-5886, shows Armstrong…

• Artnet and Artsy Merge Under Beowolff Capital, Face Uncertain Future market-auction

  Last week, Beowolff Capital, under the leadership of Andrew Wolff, finalized the merger of Artnet and Artsy. Jeffrey Yin, the CEO of Artsy, will manage both entities moving…

• Fractional Ownership: Chancen und Risiken im Kunstmarkt market-auction

  Fractional Ownership senkt die Hürden für den Kunstmarkt, bringt aber auch gewisse Risiken mit sich. Dabei werden Kunstwerke in Anteile aufgeteilt und über Plattformen wie Rally…

• Claude Lalanne Mirror Ensemble Sets $33.5M Auction Record market-auction

  Claude Lalanne's Ensemble of Fifteen Mirrors sold for $33.5 million at Sotheby's New York last night, setting a new auction record for the artist. The sale followed a bidding war…

• Joanna Carson's Art Collection to Be Auctioned at Christie's market-auction

  During Christie's Spring Marquee Week in May, the Joanna Carson Collection will be up for auction, showcasing pieces by Matisse, Degas, Picasso, and a unique sculpture by Henry…

• Bob Dylan's 'I'm Not There' Draft Lyrics Found After 50+ Years, Sold for £5,000 market-auction

  So, get this: a book dealer discovered a typewritten version of Bob Dylan's lyrics for "I'm Not There" tucked inside a signed first edition of Allen Ginsberg's Ankor Wat. This…

• Fragment of the Eiffel Tower to be Auctioned in 2026 market-auction

  A piece of the Eiffel Tower, known as the Iron Lady, is set to be auctioned on April 22, 2026. The article, published in L'ŒIL issue 795 on May 1, 2026, is written by Marie Potard…

• Original Eiffel Tower staircase section to be auctioned by Artcurial market-auction

  Section No. 1 of the original helical staircase from the Eiffel Tower, dating from 1889, will be sold by Artcurial on May 21, 2026. The staircase once connected the second and…

• Joy de Rohan Chabot's Market Rise and Gallery Strategies in Paris market-auction

  Joy de Rohan Chabot's market value has increased significantly, with her works now priced between €40,000 and €120,000. This growth follows her gallery's strategic efforts since…

• Ultra-Contemporary Art Market Slows Post-Pandemic, Artprice Study Finds market-auction

  A recent Artprice study reveals a significant slowdown in sales for ultra-contemporary artists, defined as those under 40, following a surge driven by pandemic-era euphoria. The…

• Kent Council Sells Antony Gormley's Early Public Sculpture Back to Artist Amid Budget Crisis market-auction

  The Reform party-led Kent County Council has privately sold Antony Gormley's sculpture Two Stones, created between 1979 and 1981, back to the artist. The eight-ton granite piece…

• Impressionist Auction Records: Monet, Renoir, Manet Lead Top Sales market-auction

  In 2019, Claude Monet's 'Meules,' painted in 1890, fetched an impressive $110.7 million at Sotheby's, marking the highest auction price for Impressionist works. Previously,…

• Karl Lagerfeld's Former French Estate Manoir du Mée Listed for $3.2 Million market-auction

  The Manoir du Mée, a French country estate previously owned by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, has been listed for sale at $3.2 million. Lagerfeld owned the property for ten…

• Unseen Calder mobile from 1974 to be auctioned in Paris following retrospective market-auction

  On May 22, Oger – Blanchet will present a previously unrecognized mobile by Alexander Calder, named Stabile-mobile and created in 1974, at Hôtel Drouot in Paris. This piece, which…

• Christie's Leads 2025 Auction Market with $3.5 Billion in Fine-Art Sales market-auction

  In 2025, Christie's confirmed its position as the leading auction house with $3.5 billion in fine-art sales, marking a 10.1 percent growth from 2024. A standout piece was Mark…

• Paris Auction Week Sets Multiple Records for Modern and Contemporary Art in April market-auction

  From April 14-17, 2026, Christie's Paris set remarkable auction records during its modern and contemporary art sales. Claude Lalanne's "La Pomme de New-York" (2008) fetched over…

• Renoir's 'La femme aux lilas' to be auctioned at Christie's after 97 years in Whitney-Payson family collection market-auction

  On May 18 in New York, Christie's will put up for auction Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 'La femme aux lilas (Portrait de Nini Lopez),' painted in 1876-77, with an estimated value…

• Two newly discovered photographs possibly depicting Billy the Kid as a child to be auctioned in South Jersey market-auction

  On April 25, 2026, Fox Auctions in South Jersey is set to auction two intriguing photographs that might show a young Billy the Kid. These photos belong to Beth and Tom Ronketty…

• Middle East Conflict Disrupts Gulf Art Market as India's Auction Scene Booms market-auction

  The art trade in the Gulf region faces uncertainty due to Middle East conflicts, with Iranian drone and missile strikes impacting Qatar, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi's growth prospects.…

• Italian Police Seize 143 Fake Warhol, Haring, and Banksy Works in Transnational Forgery Bust market-auction

  Italian officials confiscated 143 forged artworks claimed to be by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Banksy, which were part of the exhibition 'Pop to Street Art: Influences' at the…

• Institutional Crypto Investments of $3 Billion Signal Potential NFT Market Impact market-auction

  In the week concluding on April 19, 2026, two prominent institutional investors made substantial investments in digital currencies, totaling nearly $3 billion. Led by Michael…

• Louis Vuitton's Rare Historical Trunks Head to Auction in Paris for Monogram's 130th Anniversary market-auction

  A Paris auction house will sell rare historical Louis Vuitton trunks on May 21, 2026, celebrating 130 years of the brand's iconic monogram. The sale, organized by Gros &…

• Terence Lane's lifetime collection of Victorian-era Australiana to be auctioned in Melbourne market-auction

  On May 3 in Melbourne, the complete collection of the late curator Terence Lane will be auctioned off. Over his 40-year tenure at the National Gallery of Victoria, Lane gathered a…

• Renoir's $35M Portrait of Nini Lopez Heads to Christie's After Nearly a Century in Private Collection market-auction

  Christie's is set to auction La femme aux lilas (Portrait de Nini Lopez), a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir created between 1876 and 1877, which has not been available at…

• LACMA Acquires Alejandro Otero's 'Tablón 32' Through Collector Support market-auction

  The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has added Alejandro Otero's 1970s painting 'Tablón 32' to its collection through its Collectors Committee and Contemporary@LACMA group…

• Bonhams to Auction Diane Keaton's Personal Collection Including Art, Wardrobe, and Hollywood Memorabilia market-auction

  The auction house Bonhams is set to conduct a four-part sale of Diane Keaton's possessions, showcasing 550 items that include her clothing, art, Hollywood collectibles, and…

• Diane Keaton's Personal Belongings to Be Auctioned from Private Residences market-auction

  An auction will feature hundreds of personal items from Diane Keaton's private residences, offering the public an opportunity to acquire pieces reflecting her distinctive style.…

• Titanic survivor's life jacket sells for $906,000 at auction market-auction

  A life jacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli sold for $906,000 at auction on April 18. The canvas vest, manufactured by Fosbery & Co. and filled with cork,…

• Whitney family to auction recovered stolen rare books by Keats and Wilde for charity market-auction

  A collection of rare books stolen decades ago has been returned to the heirs of the Whitney family. The trove includes works by John Keats and Oscar Wilde. The family plans to…

• Tiffany's Rare Waterfall Window Could Reach $2 Million at Christie's June Sale market-auction

  The Boyd Family Memorial Window (The Falls), created by Tiffany Studios, is anticipated to fetch $2 million at Christie's design auction scheduled for June. Commissioned by Ellen…

• Phillips Showcases Auction Highlights in Milan During Art Week and Salone del Mobile market-auction

  Phillips is presenting a selection of highlights from upcoming auctions and private sales in Milan, coinciding with Milano Art Week and the Salone del Mobile. The exhibition, held…

• Andy Warhol's Diamond Dust Queen Portrait to Auction at Ketterer for Elizabeth II's Centenary market-auction

  Ketterer Kunst in Munich will auction an Andy Warhol portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on June 12, timed to mark what would have been the monarch's 100th birthday. The work is a…

• Rare Hermès Birkin Twice Signed by Jane Birkin Heads to Auction in Dallas market-auction

  On April 23, Heritage Auctions is set to showcase a special Hermès Birkin handbag featuring two signatures from the iconic Jane Birkin, who inspired the bag's name. This 'Bleu…

• Titanic Survivor's Life Jacket Sells for Record €800,000 at Auction market-auction

  A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction for nearly €800,000, setting a record price. The sale occurred on April 20, 2026, as reported by Le Journal des…

• Ambrosiana Auction House Presents Modern and Contemporary Art Sale in Milan market-auction

  On Tuesday, 21 April, Ambrosiana will conduct a modern and contemporary art auction at Via Sant'Agnese 18 in Milan, starting at 14:00. The sale features 177 lots, presenting a…

• DMA Acquires Six Works from Dallas Art Fair; Alserkal Names Rue Kothari Design Miami Dubai Director market-auction

  In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) has acquired six artworks from the 2026 Dallas Art Fair via the Dallas Art Fair Foundation + DMA Acquisition…

• Christie's Thinking Italian Auction in Paris Achieves 100% Sell-Through Rate for 20th Century Masters market-auction

  Christie's Paris celebrated the 25th anniversary of its 'Thinking Italian' auction format with a perfect 100% sell-through rate across all lots on April 15-16, 2026. The event…