The Paris Auctions Cap a Triumphant Art Week
Hesitant buyers regained confidence after London’s strong results, and the Paris sales exceeded expectations.
The momentum in Paris, generated by Art Basel and strong sales across all fairs, culminated in the Paris evening auctions, where results exceeded estimates at Christie’s and Sotheby’s.
They called back, asking for guarantees or pre-auction bids.
Alessandro Diotallevi, one of Christie’s youngest specialists, has risen to prominence, often securing the sale of valuable lots, particularly in Italian postwar art, with artists like Boetti and Fontana.
Author's summary: Paris auctions exceed expectations.
- Record sales and Surrealist strength were notable.
- Italian postwar gems were also highlighted.