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Aguttes announced its upcoming Asian Art auction, to be held September 16, 2026, in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Curated by Clémentine Guyot, director of the auction house's Asian Art Department, the sale features Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other works.
On September 14, 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum opened 'Sacred Treasures from Kyiv', a free display of seven 18th-century sacred objects from Ukraine's National Preserve 'Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra', marking the UK debut of these treasures.
Bonhams Hong Kong has opened 'GAZE: Through the Collector's Eye', a selling exhibition showcasing 15 modern and contemporary works that explores art through the personal perspective of collectors.
On September 11, 2026, Aguttes announced the third edition of its Aguttes on Wheels auction, Auction & Motion 2026, to be held October 10, 2026 at Autoworld in Brussels. Ten cars will be offered, with estimates from €8,000 to €1.6 million, led by a 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 (est.
On September 11, 2026, Phillips announced a group of three exceptional paintings by Gerhard Richter, Zao Wou-Ki, and Zeng Fanzhi, describing the works as distinguished by prestigious provenance and rare compositions that mark defining moments in each artist's oeuvre.
On September 8, 2026, Christie's announced it will present the collection of legendary record executive Clive Davis, with eight artworks headlining the 20th Century Evening Sale during November's Fall Marquee Week.
Bonhams will hold a special auction titled 'GISÈLE CROËS: A LEGACY' in Paris on December 10, featuring over 70 masterpieces of ancient Chinese art curated by Gisèle Croës over decades.
On September 10, 2026, Phillips announced its expanded Autumn Season in Paris during Art Basel Paris, led by works from the Collection of Marcel Brient. Following the Frieze Week sales in London, the auction house will present a focused Modern & Contemporary Art and Design offering in Paris.
Aguttes announced it will auction the collection of African art assembled by Pierre Redouin, an engineer and École du Louvre graduate, on September 24, 2026, in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
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.
French auction house Aguttes announced it will auction a photograph of Dolly Parton by Jean-Louis Rancurel as part of its Pop Culture & Memorabilia auction on Monday, October 12, 2026.
On September 4, 2026, Aguttes announced that a rare Limoges champlevé enamel Gospel book cover sold for €104,000 at its Haute Époque auction on July 8, 2026, doubling its pre-sale estimate.
Aguttes will auction the Nancy Varenne-Brunot collection in Neuilly-sur-Seine on October 27, 2026. The 18-lot sale spans 50 years of contemporary art, from Arman's New Realism to Gérard Schlosser's narrative figuration, Jean Fautrier's abstraction and Jean-Pierre Raynaud's conceptual works.
Bonhams will present The Bennett & Judie Weinstock Collection, a survey of interiors, furnishings, British ceramics, and decorative objects from the late interior designers Bennett (1940–2025) and Judie Weinstock (1940–2025).
Bonhams will present its biannual 19th Century & British Impressionist Art Sale on 23 September 2026 at its New Bond Street galleries.
On September 3, 2026, Phillips announced The Hong Kong Jewels Auction, scheduled for September 29, 2026. The sale will present a selection of fine jewels, including colored gemstones, diamonds, jadeite, and signed creations from some of the world's most celebrated jewellery houses.
Thaddaeus Ropac presents 'Cezanne et nous', an exhibition dedicated to Paul Cezanne (1839–1906) and his artistic legacy. Featuring nearly 180 artworks, the show traces how Cezanne's work has been discovered, interpreted, and transformed from the late 19th century to the present day.
On August 26, 2026, Christie's announced that Piet Mondrian's 'Composition III' (1920) will be a highlight of its 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale on October 14, 2026, during Frieze Week.
Bonhams will hold three live sales during Asia Week New York on September 14 and 15, 2026, at its flagship galleries at 111 West 57th Street.
On August 27, 2026, Lempertz announced that the Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI has commissioned the auction house to sell its collection, which includes numerous works on permanent loan to German museums. Selected pieces will be offered during the forthcoming autumn season.
Kunsthaus Zürich will host an open house on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00, offering free admission to its collection, current exhibitions, and all events.
The Getty Research Institute, Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Foundation, and Getty Museum have named the 2026–2027 cohort of Getty Scholars. Since 1985 the program has hosted international researchers at the Getty Center and Getty Villa for advanced work on art and its histories.
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