On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, Artcurial and Millon are proud to present an extraordinary rediscovery at auction: David Contemplating the Head of Goliath by Guido Reni. This remarkable 17th-century masterpiece, long considered lost for over two centuries, will be offered for bids with an estimated value of €2,000,000-4,000,000.
The original manuscript of General de Gaulle’s Appeal of 18 June 1940, written in London, has been donated to the French National Archives by his grandchildren. This historic document, accompanied by hundreds of previously unseen writings, was unveiled to the public for the first time last December at Artcurial.
Artcurial's Modern & Contemporary Art Sales, held on June 5 and 6, 2025, obtained an overall result of €17.1M, confirming the sustained interest shown by collectors in these specialties.
Three world records were achieved, as well as three pre-emptions by cultural institutions.
As part of Artcurial's development, Nicolas Orlowski, President of the Group, is pleased to announce the arrival of Isaure de Viel Castel as Vice President, in charge of the 20th century departments.
This reorganization is also accompanied by the appointments of Stéphane Aubert and Matthieu Fournier as Vice Presidents, as well as Matthieu Lamoure as President of Artcurial Motorcars, and Pierre Novikoff as its Vice President.
Nestled within a secluded private estate near Porto-Vecchio, Villa Aiko stands out as one of the most exclusive and discreet properties on the Isle of Beauty. Here, luxury takes on a new meaning, becoming a true art of living, in a residence conceived as a sculptural masterpiece open to the sea.
