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On October 21, 2026, M+ announced a three-year extension of its partnership with CHANEL, elevating CHANEL to Lead Partner.
On October 20, 2026, Phillips announced a two-day sale devoted to independent watchmaking, featuring fresh-to-market timepieces by F.P. Journe, Kari Voutilainen, Haldimann, Théo Auffret, and Kiu Tai Yu.
On October 19, 2026, Phillips announced a historic centenary exhibition at IAMWATCH 2026 in Singapore. The exhibition will feature 22 watches by the late British watchmaker George Daniels, widely regarded as a master of horology.
On October 12, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced the presentation of Tom Sachs's '31 Rue Cambon,' an installation staged recently in the artist's SoHo studio in New York.
On October 13, 2026, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced that ROSÉ is the musical guest of the 2026 Art+Film Gala. The event honors artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
Phillips will hold a cross-category live auction in Hong Kong on 4 December, showcasing Japanese modern and contemporary art, design, photography, and luxury goods.
On September 7, 2026, Christie's announced the appointment of Remi Guillemin as Global Head of Watches, based in Geneva.
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.
Bonhams will stage three landmark Chanel auctions across New York, Paris, and London in September 2026, celebrating the house's craftsmanship and legacy. The New York sale, 'Chanel: From the Vault II,' runs September 7–17 with an exhibition from August 17 to September 2 at Bonhams' U.S.
Artcurial's prestige auction series, held July 6-8, 2026, at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, achieved a total of €16 million across sales of watches, jewelry, handbags, and sculptures. The auction saw 93% of lots sold.
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