The Facts
Millon's annual MASTERS sale of 20th-century decorative arts will take place on November 6, 2026, at Hôtel Drouot in Paris. The auction features works from the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and design movements, with highlights including François-Rupert Carabin's 'La Pieuvre' encrier (estimate €4,000–€6,000), Rembrandt Bugatti's 'Loup d'Égypte couché' bronze (€30,000–€40,000), Jean Prouvé's S.A.M. 506 table (€50,000–€80,000), and Serge Mouille's rare 'Applique coudée' lamp (€15,000–€20,000). Other artists represented include Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, André Groult, Jean Dunand, and Jean-Michel Frank.
The Signal
The MASTERS sale underscores the sustained market for early 20th-century French decorative arts, where rarity and provenance drive value. The inclusion of pieces from the Carabin encrier to the Prouvé table illustrates the breadth of the category, from symbolist sculpture to modernist design. For collectors, the sale offers a chance to acquire museum-quality works with well-documented histories, reflecting a trend toward investment in design as a distinct collecting category.
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- Artists: François-Rupert Carabin, Rembrandt Bugatti, Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, André Groult, Jean Dunand, Jean-Michel Frank
- Auction Houses: Millon
- Museums: Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris
- Locations: Paris
- Prices: €4,000–€6,000, €30,000–€40,000, €50,000–€80,000, €15,000–€20,000
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