Art & Auction News
Mon Oct 19 2026
Fine Jewellery and Watches at Kruso Art, Milan
Founded in Milan in 2018 as Art-Rite and rebranded in 2025, Kruso Art is an Italian auction house specialising in fine art, collectables and luxury goods. Combining curatorial expertise with a contemporary approach to the auction market, the house presents carefully selected collections for both established and emerging collectors. On 27 October, Kruso Art presents the...
Fri Oct 16 2026
Original Print vs. Reproduction: How to Tell the Difference
Two prints may look nearly identical, yet their origins, artistic significance and market values can be very different. One might be an original lithograph created by the artist, while the other is a later reproduction of the same image. For collectors buying art at auction, understanding this distinction is essential. Signatures, edition numbers, printing techniques...
Thu Oct 15 2026
Decorative Arts, Jewellery & Watches at ABC Maison de ventes, Belgium
Based in Brussels, Belgium, ABC Maison de Ventes is an auction house offering a diverse selection of fine art, antiques, decorative arts, jewellery, watches and collectables. The auction house holds regular auctions with online bidding and offers valuation services for owners and collectors. ABC Maison de Ventes presents the October Auctions on 22 October and 29...
Wed Oct 14 2026
Modern & Mid-Century Design at Benedetto Trionfante, Palermo
Founded by Benedetto Trionfante in Palermo, Sicily, Trionfante Casa d'Aste is an Italian auction house specialising in antiques, fine art, design, jewellery, silver, fashion, collectibles and luxury objects. Drawing on decades of experience in the antiques market, the house organises live and online auctions, offering collectors access to a diverse selection of artworks...
Tue Oct 13 2026
What Makes Jewellery Valuable? 7 Factors That Influence Price
Why can two pieces of jewellery that look similar sell for completely different prices? A diamond ring may be worth a few thousand euros, while another of similar size reaches many times that amount. A vintage bracelet may command more than a heavier modern piece simply because of its maker, period or rarity. For collectors, value is rarely determined by one factor...
Mon Oct 12 2026
Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery at Easy Live Auction, UK
Easy Live Auction is a UK-based online auction platform that connects bidders with real-world auction houses through live and timed bidding experiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Eastbourne, England, the company specializes in auction management software and white-label website solutions for auctioneers. The platform provides collectors with access to a broad...
Sat Oct 10 2026
Old Masters & 19th Century Paintings at Dorotheum, Vienna
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. Dorotheum is pleased to present the October Auctions: Old Masters - 21 October 19th Century Paintings - 22 October Among the highligts are...
Fri Oct 09 2026
Can AI Value an Artwork? What Collectors Should Know
Can artificial intelligence tell you what an artwork is worth? The short answer is: it can help, but it cannot give a reliable valuation on its own. AI can analyse images, compare auction records and identify market patterns much faster than a person searching manually. But art value depends on more than what an image looks like. For collectors, the best use of AI is as...
Thu Oct 08 2026
ARTIST STORIES | Francis Picabia: Dada, Reinvention and the Refusal of Style
Francis Picabia built a career by refusing to stay still. Across almost five decades, he moved through Impressionism, abstraction, Dada, mechanical imagery, figurative painting and late abstraction, often abandoning one style just as critics had begun to understand it. For Picabia, consistency was never the goal. Change was. From Impressionism to Abstraction Born in...
Wed Oct 07 2026
Masters Across Time: Icons & Visionaries Collection at Catawiki
Catawiki presents the Masters Across Time: Icons & Visionaries Collection on 12 October featuring Art by Spanish and International masters, promoted by Ars Magazine. The collection features all types of artworks from paintings & sculptures to prints and photography. Among the selection, find established Spanish artists like Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso as well as...
Tue Oct 06 2026
Can AI Help Identify an Unknown Artwork? What It Can and Can’t Tell You
You find a painting, print or drawing, but the artist is unknown. There may be no visible signature, no label on the reverse and no clear provenance. In the past, researching an unidentified artwork often meant searching manually through books, auction archives and museum collections. Today, AI tools can make the first stage much faster. But AI should be treated as a...
Mon Oct 05 2026
Classical Art and Fine Jewelry at Mercier & Cie, France
Mercier Auction House presents the October Auctions: Major Catalogued Auction of Classical Art - 11 October Great Jewelry Sale - 12 October The sales feature fine art paintings and sculptures, jewelry, watches & clocks, classic furniture, tableware, silverware, glassware, fashion, numismatics and Varia. Explore the Best Deals and Auction Highlights! The Best Deals are...
Fri Oct 02 2026
What Is a Catalogue Raisonné and Why Does It Matter at Auction?
When reading an auction catalogue, collectors sometimes see a phrase such as: “This work is included in the artist’s catalogue raisonné.” For experienced buyers, that can be an important piece of information. But what exactly is a catalogue raisonné, and why does it matter when buying art at auction? What Is a Catalogue Raisonné? A catalogue raisonné is a scholarly...
Thu Oct 01 2026
Art & Antiques at Vendu Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Vendu Rotterdam, the oldest auction house in the Netherlands, presents the General Auction on 7 & 8 October. The sales feature fine art paintings, jewellery, design, classic furniture, tableware, watches & clocks, cameras and Varia. Here are some of the Auction Highlights not to be missed. SELECTED LOTS LOT-ART SERVICES FOR COLLECTORS Best Deals: Bid...
Wed Sep 30 2026
Fine Art from a Prominent Florentine Residence at Viscontea Casa d'Aste, Milan
Viscontea Casa d’Aste, Milan, presents Auction 109: “From a Prominent Florentine Residence and More” on 6–7 October, bringing together 800 lots spanning fine art, design, antiques, carpets and silverware. Highlights include an extensive selection of designs by Marzio Cecchi from a distinguished Florentine residence, alongside pieces by Ettore Sottsass, Antonia Campi...
Tue Sep 29 2026
ARTIST STORIES | Henri Matisse: Colour, Fauvism and the Art of Reinvention
Henri Matisse changed modern art by making colour itself a subject. Across painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and paper cut-outs, he returned again and again to the same question: how much could be expressed through simplified form, rhythm and colour? Born in 1869, Matisse became one of the central figures of twentieth-century art. He first gained notoriety...
Mon Sep 28 2026
What Makes a Watch Valuable? 7 Factors That Influence Price
Why can two watches from the same brand sell for dramatically different prices? One Rolex may change hands for a few thousand euros while another reaches six figures. Two apparently identical vintage watches can also produce very different auction results depending on what has happened to them over the previous fifty years. For collectors, brand name alone does not...
Sat Sep 26 2026
Classical, Modern & Contemporary Art at Catawiki
Catawiki presents the Fine Art Auctions: Post-War & Contemporary Galleries - 1 October Classical & Modern Art Galleries - 2 October The sale features works by celebrated artists including Emilio Vedova, Mario Sironi, Mario Schifano, Marino Marini, Bruno Munari, Mimmo Rotella, Gio Ponti, Aligi Sassu and Aldo Mondino, alongside classical and modern works by Samuel Prout...
Thu Sep 24 2026
Auction Reserve Price Explained: Can a Lot Sell Below Estimate?
Auction estimates are visible. Reserve prices usually are not. That difference can confuse new bidders. A lot might carry an estimate of €10,000–15,000, yet bidding starts much lower. Another lot might receive bids but still fail to sell. A third may be advertised as “no reserve”. So what exactly is the reserve price, and how does it affect what happens in the auction...
Wed Sep 23 2026