The Facts
Artcurial is opening a US subsidiary in Miami's Design District and will hold its first American collector-car auction on February 19, 2027, at the Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove, during Miami Concours and Moda Miami. Adrien Durban, previously at RM Sotheby's and Bonhams Cars, has been named Managing Director of Artcurial Motorcars USA. Artcurial Motorcars, led by Matthieu Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff since 2010, has executed sales including the Baillon Collection dispersal at $35,711,359 and an Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Berlinetta Touring at $18,922,528. Chairman and CEO Nicolas Orlowski cited the subsidiary as part of Artcurial's international expansion.
The Signal
The move places Artcurial directly in the world's leading market for collectible automobiles, where Miami's automotive and luxury scene has gained momentum through events like Miami Concours and Moda Miami. American collectors gain access to the house's provenance-driven expertise without transatlantic friction. Durban's appointment, supported by longtime consultant Edward Fallon, signals an aggressive push to capture share from established US auction houses.
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- People: Nicolas Orlowski, Adrien Durban, Matthieu Lamoure, Pierre Novikoff, Edward Fallon
- Auction Houses: Artcurial, Artcurial Motorcars
- Locations: Miami
- Prices: $35,711,359, €32,075,200, $18,922,528, €16,388,000, $5,279,107, €4,407,800, $3,973,928, €3,475,200
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