Lévy Gorvy Dayan Launches LGD Hammer Auction Platform with $15M De Kooning

LGD Hammer, a new live-bidding platform that combines elements of private sales and auction formats, is being introduced by Lévy Gorvy Dayan. The first auction is set for May 16 and will showcase a Willem de Kooning painting from 1984, valued between $10 and $15 million. On May 10, 2026, the Met's Costume Institute will unveil "Costume Art," linking fashion to its collection, with the Met Gala occurring on May 4 under the theme "Fashion is Art." Research from the University of Bradford indicates that a sketch attributed to Hans Holbein, thought to be Anne Boleyn, may actually portray her mother, Elizabeth Howard. Christie's Geneva plans to auction a rare 1930s Audemars Piguet monopusher chronograph, estimated at CHF 200,000–400,000. Additionally, Saks Global's Chapter 11 restructuring has established a $20 million litigation trust for creditor recovery. Other highlights include Atelier Fouquet's designs, NASA's black hole simulation, and the Met Gala's $113 million fundraising over five years.