Lempertz Cologne Auction Sells Roentgen Table for €165,000
On May 31, 2026, Lempertz reported results from its May 20 auction of Silver · Decorative Arts · Important Mortars from the Jena Collection in Cologne. A convertible table by David Roentgen sold for €165,000 as the top lot, while a 16th-century Southern Netherlands tapestry with floral motifs and birds fetched €124,000. A 14th-century reliquary head of Saint Paul was acquired by the Museum Schnütgen for €66,000, and a rosewater bowl made for the Counts of Preysing realized around €70,000.
The Signal
Strong prices for museum-quality Roentgen furniture and 16th-century tapestries signal sustained collector demand for rare decorative arts that rarely appear on the market. Museums and private buyers competed aggressively for Rhineland sculptures and modernist ceramics, indicating that provenance and craftsmanship continue to drive premiums in this segment.
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- Artists: David Roentgen, Abraham Roentgen, Henry van de Velde, Archibald Knox, Lucie Rie
- Auction Houses: Lempertz
- Museums: Museum Schnütgen
- Locations: Cologne
- Prices: €165,000, €124,000, €66,000
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