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Friday, June 19, 2026 · No. 169

World Record

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1 story across Old Masters, Paris, and World Record. Latest: Artcurial Old Masters Sale Totals €21.2M, Sets World Record for Guido Reni.

Artcurial Old Masters Sale Totals €21.2M, Sets World Record for Guido Reni

Artcurial Old Masters Sale Totals €21.2M, Sets World Record for Guido Reni

Artcurial's November 25, 2025 auction, conducted under Matthieu Fournier in collaboration with Millon, totaled €21,251,779 including fees, three times the overall estimate. Guido Reni's rediscovered 17th-century painting sold for €12,386,600, setting a world record for the artist at auction.

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