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Aguttes reports record sales and standout lots from first half of 2026

market-auction · 2026-07-30

Aguttes, a prominent auction house in Paris, revealed its results for the first half of 2026, showcasing remarkable sales across various categories. A highlight was a painting by Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Văn Thọ, which fetched over €1 million, establishing a new auction record for his works. The auction house specializes in luxury items, with notable sales including an 18th-century jewel set with a 21-carat Colombian emerald, which sold for €498,000. Additional standout pieces included a vintage Ferrari and a glove worn by Michael Jackson, contributing to the auction's overall success and diverse offerings.

Key facts

  • Aguttes reported record sales in first half of 2026
  • Vietnamese painter Nguyễn Văn Thọ (Nam Sơn) painting sold for over €1 million
  • New world auction record set for Nam Sơn
  • Transformable 18th-century jewelry ensemble with 21-carat Colombian emerald sold for €498,000
  • Rare Ferrari was a standout lot
  • Michael Jackson stage glove was a standout lot
  • 21-carat Colombian emerald was a standout lot
  • Aguttes specialties include fine jewelry, watches, classic cars, Asian art, Old Masters, modern and contemporary art, design, sports memorabilia, and pop culture

Entities

Artists

  • Nguyễn Văn Thọ (Nam Sơn)

Institutions

  • Aguttes

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources