The auction week from September 18–24, 2025, focuses on oriental auctions, design, and contemporary art, with events in Rome, Genoa, Paris, Vienna, and New York.
What are the main events in Italy during the auction week?
In Italy, the week is characterized by a prevalence of timed online sales. Moreover, this mode facilitates remote participation (see the auction section). In particular, the historic Babuino Auction House in Rome offers the Generalist Auction, extended from September 15 to 30, 2025.
Additionally, in Genoa, Cambi closes two important online auctions. The first is the Antique Paintings auction, ongoing until September 22, 2025. The second, on September 23, 2025, is the sale dedicated to Ancient and 19th-century Sculpture. Cambi also offers, until September 24, 2025, a selection of 300 Murano glass pieces sold under 300 euros. It is a proposal designed to attract new collectors.
Are there other thematic sales in Italy?
Yes. The Roman auction house Colasanti focuses on the web with the Jewelry and Bijoux Web Only sale, open until September 23, 2025, which gathers a range of lots for different price ranges. For jewelry collectors, this represents a practical and targeted opportunity.
What happens beyond the border: events from Paris to New York?
The international scene is equally intense, with events ranging from modern art to numismatics. The calendar begins on September 18, 2025, in Paris with the Art + Design auction organized by Piasa, presenting works from a private Parisian collection.
Meanwhile, in Vienna, Dorotheum Official Site inaugurates on September 18, 2025, three sales: Modern and Contemporary Art, Modern Austrian Art, and Contemporary and Modern Austrian Art. This way, it offers both a national and international overview of the Austrian market.
What are the reference auctions in the United States and Switzerland?
In Los Angeles, Bonhams opens on September 18, 2025, with Made in California: Contemporary Art. Meanwhile, several timed sales, including Designer Handbags & Fashion and Watches Online, conclude during the same time frame.
In New York, Christie’s Official Website dedicates two days – September 18 and 19, 2025 – to Important Chinese Furniture and Works of Art. It is a significant event for Asian art enthusiasts.
Finally, in Geneva, Piguet closes its Numismatique, Vins auction on September 22, 2025, thus integrating interest in collecting and fine wines. During the same period, in Paris, Tajan offers the sale LES FRANCS-TIREURS DE L’ART on September 22, 2025.
What are the notable oriental auctions and private collections?
On September 19, 2025, in Paris, Drouot presents the Collection Gerard BERNER – A life with STEINLEN, a monographic auction dedicated to a Swiss artist of interest to scholars and specialist collectors. Steinlen, born in Switzerland and active on the Parisian scene, is famous for posters and graphic works that marked early 20th-century graphics. His prints and drawings maintain a constant demand; moreover, they represent a niche appreciated by specialized collectors.
Furthermore, Dorotheum offers A Viennese Collection, a private collection sale that enriches the European offerings.
Piasa closes the week on September 24, 2025, with an auction dedicated to Art Brut & Cie. Antoine de Galbert Collection; it is an event that combines personal collection history and cultural value.
What design and jewelry events are held at the end of the weekend?
On September 23, 2025, Dorotheum presents a Design sale in Vienna, while in Paris, Tajan holds a sale dedicated to Jewelry on the same day. Finally, on September 24, 2025, Tajan offers 20th CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS & DESIGN; on the same day, Dorotheum closes with Diamonds Only.
Are there openings that extend beyond September 24?
Yes: for contemporary art lovers, the online auction Post War and Contemporary Art by Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr remains open until September 25, 2025. It is an additional opportunity for those following the post-war and contemporary market.
Why is this week of oriental auctions relevant for collectors and investors?
The multiplicity of sales, along with the growing use of timed online platforms (see the guide to investing in contemporary art), signals a market trend towards greater accessibility and global participation. Consequently, collectors can compare offers while auction houses test new customer segments.
Moreover, with events ranging from Asian art to 20th-century decorations, there is a diversification of the offer. That said, the variation in proposals affects both price dynamics and the formation of critical consensus. Isn’t this the time to ask what to expect from oriental masterpieces?
This practice of online and offline comparison could redefine acquisition and investment strategies. However, it remains essential to consult catalogs and conditions to correctly evaluate each lot and to understand how to follow the oriental auction live.
What is the cover artwork and what is its historical value?
The cover features the Madonna Enthroned with Child, dated to the 14th century, oil on panel, 74 x 38 cm. This image is significant because it represents a fragment of religious and artistic history. It testifies to the preservation of medieval painting techniques.
The photo is credited to ©Cambi and the technical reference of the work is: Madonna Enthroned with Child (14th century; oil on panel, 74 x 38 cm). This lot may attract both museums and private collectors interested in significant ancient works.
Where to find official information and how to verify the lots?
For details on catalogs, conditions, and terms of sale, it is useful to consult the official websites of the auction houses. To know how to follow the oriental auction live, the official pages offer streaming, closing times, and information on the conduct of the sessions. Among the main resources of the week are the links to oriental art, auctions, and the page investing in contemporary art.
- Covered period: September 18–24, 2025 (some auctions start or continue beyond these dates).
- Main auction houses mentioned: Babuino, Cambi, Colasanti, Piasa, Dorotheum, Bonhams, Christie’s, Drouot, Piguet, Tajan, Cornette de Saint Cyr.
- Notable photographic works: Madonna Enthroned with Child (14th century; oil on panel, 74 x 38 cm). Photo: ©Cambi.
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