Auction News


Sat May 09 2026

Fine Art, Jewellery and Antiques at Lempertz, Cologne

Lempertz Auction House is one of the oldest family-owned auction houses for art and antiques in Europe. This May, Lempertz presents the Auctions: Auction 1286 - Jewellery & Watches - 19 May Auction 1287 - Silver · Decorative Arts · Mortars from the Jena Collection - 20 May Auction 1287 - Ceramics & Porcelain · Edwin Reis Collection · Vera Ahlemann Collection - 20 May...
Fri May 08 2026

Alighiero Boetti on View in Venice: SMAC Venice Presents a Major Retrospective on the Master of Multiplicity

From May 7th until November 22nd, 2026, SMAC Venice, in Italy, will dedicate a major retrospective to Alighiero Boetti, set to be one of the most significant events of Venice’s art season. Curated by Elena Geuna and supported by Ben Brown Fine Arts, the exhibition will be presented in the galleries of the San Marco Art Centre, located in the Procuratie in Piazza San...
Thu May 07 2026

Classical Art at Catawiki

Catawiki presents the Auctions: Dutch & Belgian Art: from Flemish to Modern - 12 May The Eternal Feminine: Divines, Saints, and Heroines in Art - 13 May The sales feature fine art paintings ranging from the Old Masters to Modern and Contemporary Art. Explore here the Best Deals and the Auction Highlights! The Best Deals are highly liquid lots with estimates below the...
Wed May 06 2026

Art, Antiques & Design at Vendu Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Vendu Rotterdam, the oldest auction house in the Netherlands, presents the May Auctions: Design 1900 - Now - 11 May Art and Antique - 12 & 13 May The sales feature fine art paintings, design, classic furniture, silverware, tableware, glassware, Asian art, clocks, jewellery and Varia. Explore here the Best Deals and the Auction Highlights! The Best Deals are highly...
Tue May 05 2026

Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery at Haynault, Belgium

Haynault hosts over 20 specialised, catalogued public sales annually, covering everything from fine art and furniture to jewellery and Asian art. This May, Haynault presents the Auctions: Coins, banknotes, decorations, antique weapons and historical souvenirs - 11 May From the Renaissance to Romanticism, paintings, furniture, objets d'art - 12 May Jewelry, watches...
Mon May 04 2026

Art, Antiques & Jewellery at ABC Maison de ventes, Belgium

ABC Maison de ventes presents the May Auction on May 11th. The sale features fine art, including paintings, sculptures and prints, design, jewellery, glassware, silverware and Varia. Among the highlights are an important cutlery set by Luc Lanel for the House of Christofle, an Art Déco brooch and artworks by Chéri Samba, Keith Haring and Pablo Picasso. Explore here more...
Sat May 02 2026

Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery at Van Spengen, The Netherlands

Van Spengen Auction House is a leader in the Netherlands for art & antique auctions. The MAY AUCTION 2026 presents fine art paintings, sculptures, antique furniture, Chinese porcelain & Asian, silverware, jewellery, watches & clocks, and valuable collectables. Auction Dates: TIMED ONLINE, lots closing from May 11th to May 13th. Viewing days: May 7th - May 10th | 10 a.m...
Fri May 01 2026


Fine Art & Antiques at Benedetto Trionfante, Palermo

Benedetto Trionfante, Palermo, presents Auction 148 and Auction 148bis: Carpets and Oriental Art, Furniture - 6 May Paintings, Prints and Frames - 7 May Furniture and Art Objects - 8 May Art Objects - 8 May Modern and Contemporary Art Part I - 9 May Modern and Contemporary Art Part II - 9 May The sales feature Modern & Contemporary Art, Classic Furniture, Carpets...
Thu Apr 30 2026

From Salone del Mobile to Catawiki: Curated Design Selections

Fresh from the momentum of Salone del Mobile, the global stage for design innovation that concluded just last week, Catawiki unveils two curated auctions launching on May 3rd: Salone del Mobile Selection by Masterly and Sciuraglam: Salone del Mobile Collection. Masterly curator Nicole Uniquole brings together a considered edit of standout design pieces discovered in...
Wed Apr 29 2026

Trieste Celebrates European Porcelain with the Donazione Lokar

In December last year, Trieste has opened a new chapter in its cultural life with the permanent exhibition “Donazione Lokar. Lo splendore della porcellana europea” at the Museo Sartorio. The exhibition presents to the public the extraordinary collection assembled over approximately 60 years by Giovanni Lokar and his wife, Sonja Polojaz, now incorporated into the city’s...
Mon Apr 27 2026

Constructing the Museum: Princeton’s Inaugural Exhibitions as Institutional Narrative

At the end of 2025, the Princeton University Art Museum, in New Jersey, United States, officially inaugurated its new building with an opening of strong symbolic and institutional significance. To mark the occasion, the museum presented two inaugural exhibitions: Princeton Collects and Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay. More than simply opening shows, these two...
Sat Apr 25 2026

The Forms of Desire: Milan Pays Tribute to Robert Mapplethorpe

Until May 17th, Palazzo Reale in Milan, Italy is hosting Robert Mapplethorpe: The Forms of Desire, a major exhibition dedicated to one of the most intense, refined, and controversial photographers of the twentieth century. Curated by Denis Curti, the show brings together more than 200 works and leads visitors through the visual universe of an artist who transformed the...
Fri Apr 24 2026

Art & Antiques at Auction House Omnia, Netherlands

Since 1995, Auction House Omnia has specialized in organizing art and antique auctions, offering everything from antique goods, art objects and design. On April 28th - 29th, Omnia presents the General Art & Antiques Auction. The sale features a beautiful combination of general antiques, design items, paintings, sculptures, Asian art, ethnographic art, jewellery, watches...
Thu Apr 23 2026

Jewelry and Silver at International Art Sale, Milan

Casa d'Aste International Art Sale specializes in the appraisal and sale of precious stones. It is composed of professionals with proven experience and expertise, trained at the most prestigious international gemological institutes. On April 28th - 29th, International Art Sale presents the FINE JEWELRY Auction. The sale features Fine Jewelry, Watches, Silverware and...
Wed Apr 22 2026

Fine Art & Antiques at Dorotheum, Austria

Founded by Emperor Joseph I in 1707, Dorotheum is one of the world’s oldest major auction houses. Celebrating more than 300 years since its foundation in Vienna, Dorotheum is today the largest auction house in German-speaking Europe. This April, Dorotheum presents the Auctions: Furniture, Works of Art, Glass & Porcelain - 28 April Old Master Paintings - 29 April 19th...
Tue Apr 21 2026

Discover the 'Exclusive Selection' at Catawiki

Looking for something extraordinary? Catawiki presents the Exclusive Selection on April 25th & 26th. Discover a refined collection of unique, high-quality treasures carefully curated across the following categories: Exclusive Car & Motorcycle Collection The Exclusive Pop Culture Collection Exclusive Watches & Luxury Accessories Collection Exclusive Jewellery & Precious...
Mon Apr 20 2026

MILANO DECOR - Antiques, Fine Art, Glasses & Carpets at Viscontea

Viscontea Casa d'Aste, an auction house in Milan's emerging NoLo neighborhood, presents Auction 107 on April 28: "MILANO DECOR - Antiques, Fine Art, Glasses & Carpets Auction" First round (lots 1-214): starting at 10:00 AM Second round (lots 215-500): starting at 3:00 PM The sale features 20th-century decorative art, Oriental art, antique furniture, modern and...
Sat Apr 18 2026

Fine Art, Jewelry and World Treasures at Soulis Auctions, USA

Soulis Auctions is a mid-west leader in the marketing of Fine Art, Antiques, Rare Collector's Items, Fine Furnishings, Quality Decor, and Jewelry. This April, Soulis presents the Auctions: Antique Gold, Platinum and Sterling Jewelry - 25 April The Estate of John Adair, Fine Art and Rugs - 25 April World Treasures from The Estate of John Adair - 26 April The sales...
Fri Apr 17 2026

The Berlin Sale at Lempertz, Germany

Lempertz Auction House is one of the oldest family-owned auction houses for art and antiques in Europe. On April 25th, Lemperts presents Auction 1285 - The Berlin Sale. The sale features fine art paintings and sculptures, tableware, glassware, silverware, classic furniture, and Varia. Highlights include a monumental vase from the Königliche Porzellanmanufaktur Berlin...
Thu Apr 16 2026

Fine Islamic Art at Oriental Art Auctions, Netherlands

Oriental Art Auctions is the first auction house in the Netherlands solely specialised in Chinese, Japanese, South-East Asian and Islamic art. On April 21st, Oriental Art presents the Hammer Auctions: ANCIENT JEWELLERY & SEAL RINGS FINE ISLAMIC ART The sales feature Islamic Art and Antiquities including works on paper, silverware, tableware, books & manuscripts, ancient...