The new season begins at Artcurial

To begin the semester, Artcurial once again celebrates the excellence and refinement of the Universes of the Ritz Paris. A selection of nearly 1,500 lots illustrates the richness and eclecticism of the iconic Place Vendôme hotel.   

Following on the success of the first Marie & Félix Bracquemond sale, this new auction will feature 200 hundred works: oils on canvas, watercolors, studies and preparatory drawings. All testify to the prolific and eclectic work of this singular Impressionist couple.  

This autumn, Artcurial highlights the design and creations from the 80s with its Sweat Dreams sale. The lyrics of the iconic 80s song sum up a multi-faceted era that stimulated the creativity of younger generations. Genres were decompartmentalized, styles mixed and forms multiplied in a frenzy of varied expressions. The Sweet Dreams sale reflects this prolific decade for artists and designers. 

Alongside the Art Basel Paris fair returning to the Grand Palais, Artcurial is offering a new event for collectors of Modern and Contemporary Art from around the world. The Selected 20/21 sale will feature a carefully curated selection of top-tier works ranging from Impressionism to ultra-contemporary art, including a masterpiece by sculptor Germaine Richier: her monumental Don Quixote created in 1950–1951. 

As the year draws to a close, Artcurial will be celebrating the 18th century, a period when the refinement of decorative arts in France reached its peak. From miniature portraits from the Pierre Jourdan-Barry Collection to an exceptional pair of silver cruets from the prestigious Penthièvre-Orléans service will be on sale. These auctions will be unmissable events for the enlightened collectors. 

To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, the Moroccan Winter auction will showcase a selection of exceptional works by Jacques Majorelle at La Mamounia. Among these, a major rediscovery stands out: the only known modello to date for L’Aouache à Télouet, previously held at the Casablanca City Hall and now housed in the Museum of Intangible Heritage Jamaâ El Fna. 

As every year, the auction season will kick off on the Riviera with Monaco Auction Week. With a long-standing presence in Monaco, the house will set up its winter quarters at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Jewelry, Collectible Watches, Le Temps est Féminin, and Hermès & Luxury Bags—these auctions have become essential events for luxury item enthusiasts.