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In the next Automobiles sur les Champs sale, on Sunday 16 October 2022, Artcurial Motorcars will present an exceptional Lamborghini Miura S from 1969.

Belonging to the same collector for nearly 50 years, this Lamborghini Miura S is being offered with an estimate of €900,000 - €1,400,000.

On 25^th October, Artcurial will be selling the unique collection of Robert William Burke (1948-2020), an American collector and gallery owner who was closely associated with Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly and Gilbert & George. His friendships and his taste for art gave rise to a collection of close to 300 works spanning several centuries of art history.

Les 7 et 8 septembre prochains, Artcurial organise la vente d’une sélection de meubles et objets du Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, icône de l’art de vivre à la française depuis près d’un siècle.

Seront présentés : les célèbres fauteuils en cuir du bar anglais, des paravents laqués ou encore des bureaux de style Louis XVI. Une vente aux enchères pour les amateurs de pièces rares et d’exception à ne pas manquer !

Pour sa légendaire Monaco Auction Week à Monte-Carlo, Artcurial clôture magnifiquement cette semaine de ventes, à l’Hôtel Hermitage, dédiées à la Joaillerie, l’Horlogerie, Hermès & Luxury Bags, Bandes Dessinées et Monaco Sculptures, avec de nombreux records et des collectionneurs internationaux au rendez-vous.

“This year, we are proud to celebrate Artcurial’s 20^th anniversary. What a long way we have come since 2002!

Our auction house is enjoying its best semester in its history and, forming a group with John Taylor and Arqana, has become European leader today in the intermediation of exceptional goods.

The objective for the next few years is to continue to grow our auction house in France and Europe, with a focus on innovation and the relationship of trust we have established with our clients.

Following 20 successful years, Artcurial will continue to develop, cultivating its breadth and bringing together its wide-ranging expertise and specialisms.”

Nicolas Orlowski
Chairman and CEO Artcurial Group

After a four-year absence, the 10^th edition of Le Mans Classic delighted enthusiasts and collectors from around the world, with some 200,000 spectators attending the event over the course of the weekend. The Artcurial Motorcars sale on Saturday 2 July was a great success with 75% of vehicles selling for a total of over 12 M€. Plenty of passion, conviviality and enjoyment but also much emotion for Maître Hervé Poulain, on the rostrum alongside Matthieu Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff, for whom the Le Mans 24 Hours is full of unforgettable memories.

Ce premier semestre 2022, Artcurial donnait rendez-vous aux collectionneurs du monde entier, à l’occasion de ses nombreuses ventes d’Art Moderne & Contemporain.
Sous le marteau de Francis Briest, les vacations de ce premier semestre totalisent 20 534 464 M€ / 21 331 611 M$ frais inclus.

Les 23 et 24 juin, Artcurial donnait rendez-vous aux amateurs et collectionneurs de vins, à l’occasion de la vente de l'ancienne cave du Laurent, célèbre restaurant gastronomique du Triangle d’or.

Sous les marteaux de Stéphane Aubert, de Juliette Leroy- Prost et d'Anne-Claire Mandine les vacations totalisent 1 770 224 € / 1 873 498 $ frais inclus. Le record de la vente revient à une bouteille de Romanée Conti 2015 Grand Cru Domaine de la Romanée Conti qui s'est envolée à 31 620 € / 33 462 $ frais inclus.

On 27 and 28 June, Artcurial will pay tribute to the photographic work of Dora Maar with some 750 photos presented in 400 lots. The majority of these photographs are unpublished, personal images taken during the years she spent with Pablo Picasso. They reveal her involvement in surrealism and the avant-garde as well as her interest in portraits and everyday street scenes. This is an exceptional photographic treasure that will capture the attention of collectors the world over.