The Facts
On September 1, 2026, Aguttes highlighted top sales from the first half of 2026, including a sacred garment from Nam Sơn pagoda that sold for over €1 million, setting a world record for the artist. Other notable lots include an 18th-century transformable necklace with a 21-carat Colombian emerald, a Ferrari 599 GTO, and a Patek Philippe Nautilus. The auction house also sold a Marc Chagall painting, a Joan Miró portfolio, and a rare Pokémon Neo Destiny display. The sales spanned categories from classic cars to pop culture memorabilia.
The Signal
The results underscore Aguttes' strength across diverse collecting categories, from luxury goods and Asian art to modern masters and collectibles. The record for the Vietnamese sacred garment signals growing global interest in Southeast Asian religious art, while the strong performance of the Ferrari and luxury watches reflects sustained demand for blue-chip collectibles. The inclusion of pop culture items like Michael Jackson memorabilia and a Kylian Mbappé shirt shows the auction house's strategy to attract younger, broader collectors beyond traditional fine art.
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- Artists: Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Françoise Gilot, Ado Chale, Matthias Stom, Chinard
- People: Michael Jackson, Kylian Mbappé, Ayrton Senna
- Auction Houses: Aguttes
- Locations: Paris
- Prices: €1 million
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