A rare property combining heritage and Parisian art of living

This September in Paris, Artcurial will present the African and Oceanic art collection assembled by Belgian collector Jean-Jacques Rotthier from the 1970s onwards. Comprising major Songye, Kuyu, Luba and Djenné works, this exceptional ensemble will be revealed in its entirety for the first time during Parcours des Mondes.

From May 19th to 21st, 2026, the Art Deco / Design, Italian Design, Limited Edition and Zao Wou-Ki auctions totaled over €8.1M. Among the highlights, a rare Singe attentif II by François-Xavier Lalanne achieved €1,438,000, alongside major results for Claude Lalanne, Gustave Eiffel, Pierre Dunand, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Zao Wou-Ki.

On the occasion of its upcoming auction, the Asian Art department at Artcurial is inaugurating a new curatorial cycle entitled “Dialogues — Echoes of the Classical and Contemporary Perspectives”, conceived as a space of transition and resonance between heritage and creation. 

This first edition highlights the Chinese artist Liu Wenqi, whose porcelain works engage in dialogue with a group of Qingbai porcelains from the Song dynasty presented in the auction. 

Sculpture+ is an educational endowment fund based at the Musée Maillol. Dedicated to promoting sculpture in all its forms, it brings together patrons—both individuals and companies—who are passionate about art and culture.

Sculpture+ is launching an annual series of Hypotheses and Demonstrations, inviting museum professionals to share their experiences, reflections, and research with the public around a common theme.

From May 26th to 31st, Artcurial is taking part in the ‘Journées Marteau’, which marks its 20th anniversary this year, an initiative of SYMEV (the French National Union of Voluntary Auction Houses), designed to introduce you to the world of auctions. 

On May 21st, 2026, Artcurial will present a selection of works by the legendary artistic duo Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, as part of its Art Deco / Design auction. Their poetic and dreamlike universe remains one of the most singular expressions of 20th-century design. 
Among the highlights, the sale features a rare Singe attentif II by François-Xavier Lalanne, alongside a remarkable ensemble of lighting pieces by Claude Lalanne from the same private collection.

Following the success of the previous editions, Artcurial’s Monaco Auction Week returns to the Principality this summer and invites you to the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo from July 4th to 8th.

Five prestigious auctions will be held: Important Watches, Le Temps est Féminin (Ladies’ Watches), Jewellery, Monaco Sculptures and Hermès & Luxury Bags, featuring exceptional pieces.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a Post-Impressionist painter, an Art Nouveau illustrator and a remarkable lithographer. He captured the lifestyle of the Parisian bohemian scene at the end of the 19th century and was considered “the soul of Montmartre,” the Parisian district where he lived.

On April 16th and 17th, 2026, Impressionist & Modern and Post-War & Contemporary auctions reached a total of €9,108,015. 

On May 11th and 12th, 2026, Artcurial will present its auctions dedicated to Antiquities & Islamic Art. 

Artcurial’s Old Master & 19th Century Art department presented on March 25th and 26th, 2026, a remarkable selection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures which, under the hammer of Matthieu Fournier, achieved a total of €5,581,187.

From April 15th to 24th, 2026, Artcurial will present the photography exhibition Frida Kahlo & Leo Matiz. One Gaze, Two Souls at its Milan venue. The exhibition is curated by Paola Colombari in collaboration with the Leo Matiz Foundation (Mexico City).

Organized by Artcurial Motorcars at the Artcurial auction house, the auction of Ferrari agent Fritz Neuser’s collection took place on Sunday, March 15th, under the Paris sun. Collectors and enthusiasts gathered in large numbers to attend this session, which was completely full. The result reflects the strong interest generated: €5M, with 100% of the lots sold. 

Paris on April 16th and 17th, 2026, Artcurial will be holding a series of important auctions dedicated to Modern & Contemporary Art. 

Bringing together major works spanning the entire 20th century, these auctions offer a panorama of the most relevant artistic transformations, from Impressionism to the most contemporary expressions.

On March 11th 2026, Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer held its annual auction in Basel, featuring Swiss Art, International Art before 1900, and Important Watches. Art lovers and collectors turned out in force, whether in the auction room, by telephone, or online. In total, the three sales reached CHF 4.9M (€5.4M). 

On May 21st, 2026 The Art Deco department will present a piece of Eiffel Tower history: a section of the original spiral staircase dating from 1889, designed under the supervision of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923). This piece, section no. 1 of the staircase connecting the second and third floors, is estimated at €120,000 - 150,000.

On April 14th, 2026, Artcurial will auction the third and final part of the Jean Bourdel Library, in collaboration with experts Emmanuel Lhermitte and Philippine de Sailly. 
Preserved by the Bourdel family for nearly a century, this collection is one of the major bibliophile collections of the 20th century dedicated to French Gothic prints and 16th-century literature.

On September 30, 2026, Artcurial presents Reflections: Interior Motives, a themed auction exploring the intimate connection between art and design in our living spaces.
Curated by Matt Black, founder of Reflections, this project views artworks not as isolated objects, but as presences capable of shaping atmospheres, emotions, and lifestyles.

On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at Artcurial’s Old Master and 19th Century Drawings auction, bidders will have the opportunity to compete for a drawing by Antoine-Jean Gros depicting General Bonaparte’s capture of the Bridge of Arcole on November 15th, 1796. The work is a preparatory study for the celebrated painting Bonaparte au pont d’Arcole, now in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

On March 4th, 2026, Artcurial presents Chairs Anatomy, an exceptional design auction dedicated to Werner Löffler's personal collection. Featuring a selection of nearly 160 chairs, this sale highlights more than forty years of research, discoveries and acquisitions. It bears witness to one man's passion for one of the most essential and revealing objects in our daily lives: the chair.

Following an outstanding year in 2025, marked by excellent results, Artcurial Morocco is preparing its upcoming auctions at La Mamounia, Marrakech, in May, October and December 2026. Our specialists are available to provide free and confidential valuations of works and collections of Modern and Contemporary Art from Morocco and the Middle East.

On January 27, 2026, Artcurial Motorcars kicked off the Paris Classic Car Week by organizing, for the first time, the Automobile Legends auction at the prestigious Peninsula Paris. This auction, which featured a select range of classic cars, raised a total of €15M, once again confirming Artcurial Motorcars' position as a leader and its dynamism on the international market.

Lucile Best joins Artcurial as Head of the Fashion & Luxury Accessories Department, bringing with her a decade of experience in fashion and e-commerce. She will lead the department's growth, which was founded fifteen years ago, by organising the biannual Hermès & Luxury Bags Auctions, held in Paris in January and at the Hôtel Hermitage in Monaco in July.