Art & Auction News


Tue Sep 22 2026

Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery at Invaluable

Invaluable is a leading online marketplace for fine art, antiques and collectibles. The platform partners with over 5,000 of the world’s premier auction houses to make it easy for collectors from around the world to discover and acquire the items they are most passionate about all in one place. With thousands of items added daily, Invaluable makes discovering and...
Mon Sep 21 2026

Bid on Something Special: 'No Reserve Days' at Catawiki

Looking for something special at a great price? Look no further. On 28 & 29 September, Catawiki presents the 'No Reserve Days', offering collectors the opportunity to discover unique finds at exceptional prices. With no minimum selling price and bids starting at €1, now is the time to make it yours! Why bidders love No Reserve Days? Normally, a seller can choose to set...
Sat Sep 19 2026

Old Masters, 19th-century Paintings & Icons at Lucas Milano

Lucas Milano is a contemporary Milanese auction house that, after a decade, has reinvented itself with a professional and innovative vision for the international art market. Based in the heart of Milan, it connects Italian collections with collectors around the world through leading digital platforms. On 24 September, Lucas presents Auction 49. The sale features Old...
Sat Sep 19 2026

Explore 'ibid online only' at Koller Auctions, Switzerland

Founded in 1958, Koller Auctions is now the largest Swiss auction house and one of the leading auction houses in Europe. On 22-24 September, Koller presents the 'Koller ibid online only' auctions: ibid160 | FURNITURE, CLOCKS, SCULPTURE, CARPETS - 22 September ibid160 | THE DR PETER DUCRET COLLECTION, PART II - 22 September ibid160 | SILVER - 22 September ibid160 | BOOKS...
Thu Sep 17 2026

Old Masters, Impressionists & Modern Art at Hampel, Munich

Hampel Fine Art Auctions presents the September Auctions 2026, offering a selection of first-class paintings by Old Masters, well-known Impressionists & Modern Art, 19th / 20th Century Paintings, Sculptures, Classic Furniture, Jewellery & Wristwatches and Weapons & Arms. Auction date: 24 September | starting 10 am CET Exhibition: 19 - 22 September | 10 am to 5 pm CET...
Wed Sep 16 2026

Design, Furniture & Oriental Art at Lucas Milano

Lucas Milano is a contemporary Milanese auction house that, after a decade, has reinvented itself with a professional and innovative vision for the international art market. Based in the heart of Milan, it connects Italian collections with collectors around the world through leading digital platforms. On 23 September, Lucas presents the Design, Furniture & Oriental Art...
Tue Sep 15 2026

Modern and Contemporary Art at Babuino Fine Art, Rome

Based in Rome, Babuino Fine Art is a newly established auction house carrying forward a historic name rooted in the Roman art market. Founded by art historian and archaeologist Giovanni Autelitano, Babuino Fine Art brings together specialists with extensive experience in the auction and art-market sectors, combining art-historical research and expertise with a...
Mon Sep 14 2026

Fine Design at Marcopolo Auctions, Milan

Founded in 2022, Marcopolo Auctions is an Italian auction house specialising in Asian art, with particular expertise in Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Southeast Asian and Islamic art. The house has developed an international network connecting collectors, institutions and art-market professionals. Alongside its core focus on Asian art, Marcopolo Auctions has expanded into...
Sat Sep 12 2026

Art, Antiques & Jewellery at Vendu Dickhaut, Maastricht

Founded in 1930, Vendu Dickhaut, Maastricht, specialises in art, antiques, jewellery, and watches. On 21 September, Vendu Dickhaut presents the Art, Antiques & Jewellery Auction. The sale features Fine Art Paintings, Silverware, Jewellery, Watches & Clocks, Design, Asian art, Watches & Clocks, Tableware and Varia. Explore the Best Deals and Auction Highlights not to be...
Thu Sep 10 2026

Fine Art, Collectibles, Fashion & Classic Cars at Salle de Ventes du Béguinage, Belgium

Based in Wavre, Belgium, Salle de Ventes du Béguinage is an established auction house holding public sales throughout the year and offering valuation services for private owners and collectors. Its auctions regularly bring notable and distinctive objects to the market, with past sales including works achieving six-figure results. In September, the auction house presents...
Wed Sep 09 2026

Fine Art & Decorative Arts at Koller Auctions, Switzerland

Founded in 1958, Koller Auctions is today the largest Swiss auction house and one of the leading auction houses in Europe. Koller holds numerous specialist auctions throughout the year, spanning Old Master and 19th-century art, Modern and Contemporary Art, Swiss Art, jewellery, watches, Asian art, fine furniture and decorative arts, books and autographs, photography...
Mon Sep 07 2026

ARTIST STORIES | Man Ray: Reinventing Photography and Modern Art

Few artists moved as freely between photography, painting, film, objects and experimentation as Man Ray. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia in 1890, he became one of the most inventive figures associated with Dada and Surrealism, working first in New York and later at the centre of the Parisian avant-garde. He is best known today for his photographs, but Man Ray...
Sat Sep 05 2026

Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery at Onder de Boompjes, the Netherlands

Onder de Boompjes, the Netherlands, presents the September 2026 Auction. Auction Dates: closing from 14 September to 16 September Viewing Days: from 11 September to 14 September The sale brings together a diverse selection of fine art paintings, jewellery, classic furniture, Asian art, clocks and watches, design, books, glassware and varia. Highlights include an antique...
Fri Sep 04 2026

Photography at OstLicht, Vienna

Based in Vienna, OstLicht Auctions specialises in carefully curated sales of historic cameras and photography, held each spring and autumn. Building on the legacy of Vienna’s WestLicht auctions, the house brings together rare and significant cameras, lenses and photographic equipment alongside historic and contemporary photography, complemented by a selected range of...
Thu Sep 03 2026

Fine Art, Jewellery & Antiques at Auktionshaus Kendzia, Germany

Based in Hamburg, Auktionshaus Kendzia is a family-run auction house with roots in the city’s antiques trade and a history of auctions dating back to 1971. Kendzia holds four major seasonal art and antiques auctions each year, complemented by special sales, bringing decades of expertise across a wide range of collecting categories. From 10 – 12 September, Kendzia...
Wed Sep 02 2026

Art & Antiques at Korst van der Hoeff, Netherlands

Founded in 1885 in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, Korst van der Hoeff is one of the oldest auction houses in the Netherlands. On 7-11 September, Korst van der Hoeff presents the Art & Antiques Auction featuring old masters, modern and contemporary art, classic furniture, watches & clocks, jewellery, Asian art, design, glassware, carpets & rugs, silverware and Varia...
Tue Sep 01 2026

Is This Artwork Authentic? What Collectors Should Check Before Buying

Buying art often begins with a simple question: Is this artwork really by the artist it is attributed to? For established names, authenticity can have an enormous effect on both value and desirability. But even with lesser-known artists, collectors should understand what evidence supports an attribution before they bid. A signature alone is not enough. Neither is a...
Sat Aug 29 2026

ARTIST STORIES | Albin Egger-Lienz: Monumental Simplicity and the Human Condition

Albin Egger-Lienz created some of the most powerful images of Austrian modernism without relying on decorative excess or urban sophistication. His subjects were often simple: farmers, labourers, families, soldiers, fields and death. But through scale, repetition and reduction, he transformed ordinary human figures into something monumental. Unlike Gustav Klimt’s...
Fri Aug 28 2026

Fine Japanese Antiques at Wabikai Auction, Japan

Established in Japan in 2019, Wabikai is a premier auction house dedicated to the curation and sale of exceptional Asian cultural and artistic works. Guided by the principles of transparency, fairness, and integrity, the house is committed to preserving and promoting the rich artistic traditions of Asia. With a truly global outlook, Wabikai serves an international...
Thu Aug 27 2026

New to Watch Collecting? What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Timepiece

Buying your first serious watch can feel surprisingly complicated. At first, the questions seem simple: Which brand? Which model? Which style? Then the terminology begins. Automatic or manual? Reference number or serial number? Original dial or refinished? Box and papers? Service history? Complication? For new collectors, the biggest mistake is often focusing on the...