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SUMMER SESSION Of The MONACO AUCTION WEEK

15th TO 21st JULY ON THE RIVIERA


(Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU)
(Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU)
USPA NEWS - Artcurial returns to its Summer Quarters from 15th to 21st July on the Riviera, in the Heart of the Eternally Elegant Monte Carlo. This is an Unmissable Rendez-Vous for Enthusiasts and Collectors of Rare Lots.
Artcurial returns to its Summer Quarters from 15th to 21st July on the Riviera, in the Heart of the Eternally Elegant Monte Carlo. This is an Unmissable Rendez-Vous for Enthusiasts and Collectors of Rare Lots.... Artcurial celebrates its 20th Anniversary this Year.
The Exhibition Areas have been enlarged to enable a Programme of Cultural Exhibitions to run throughout the year. A Reorganisation that will allow Artcurial to adapt its Activities and Amenities to New Patterns of Buying with a View to the Future. These New Features continue to present Artcurial as an Innovative Auction House and a Unique Destination in Paris.
In addition to the Auction House, situated on the Rond-Point des Champs Elysées, the Group’s Brands include John Taylor , One of the Oldest Luxury Real Estate Groups. Present in over Ten Countries, John Taylor offers Unique Access to Prestigious Luxury Properties.

The Third Entity in the Group is Arqana, the First French Racehorse Auctioneer, in association with his Highness the Aga Khan, the Home of Thoroughbred and Trotter Breeding, where Yearling Sales (18-Month Foals) have been held since 1887.
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
- Success for Artcurial's First NFT Auction

On Tuesday 21 June, Live from the Capitainerie du Port Canto, Artcurial organized a World Premiere: the Auction of 10 of Cannes’ Iconic Landmarks and Sites in the Form of NFTs, in Partnership with Cannes City Hall and Pertimm. Under the Hammer of Maître Arnaud Oliveux, the Event Sale totalled €318,616 / $334,842 including Premium, with 100% of the Lots sold. The NFT of the Palais des Festivals & des Congrès wins the Highest Bid at €64,300 / $67,638 including Premium.
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
For the First Time, Buyers of these NFTs can, after incorporating them in a Metaverse, make Commercial or Cultural Use of these Digital Tokens based on Real-Life Locations. In Practice, it will be possible for example, to put up Buildings on the Croisette in the Metaverse, to organize Events at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, or to set up an Exhibition at the Centre d’Art La Malmaison.
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
- Artcurial stars in Monte-Carlo this Summer with Artcurial Monaco Auction Week !

Artcurial returns to its Summer Quarters on the Riviera, the Hotel Hermitage, on 15 to 21 July, in the Heart of the Eternally Elegant Monte Carlo. This is an Unmissable Rendez-Vous for Enthusiasts and Collectors of Rare Lots. The Collector’s Watches, Jewelry, Hermès & Luxury Bags, Comic Books and Monaco Sculptures Departments, will all hold Viewings and Sales in the Legendary Hotel Hermitage, with a Line-Up of Rare Lots selected specially for the Occasion.
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
* Jewellery
Monday 18 July at 14.00
Tuesday 19 July at 17.00
Wednesday 20 July at 14.00

Buoyed by the Success of the January 2022 Sale that realised over 4M€ including Premium, the Department has brought together a New and Stunning Selection of Old and Contemporary Pieces of Jewellery that includes all the Iconic Names.
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
* Le Temps Est Féminin & Fine Watches
Tuesday 19 July at 14.00
Sunday 17 July at 18.00
Monday 18 July at? 18.00

Artcurial begins this Session with The Sparkling Collection, an Exceptional Gathering of nearly 80 Ladies’ Watches from a Private Collection. A Hidden Treasure of a Thousand And One Nights, kept in a Safe for more than Forty Years, of Remarkable Quality. A Sparkling Era! Piaget reigns Supreme with some Fifteen Lots on offer, including a Rare Malachite set, Lapis Lazuli and Coral Cuffs. Vacheron Constantin, Chopard and Longines are also on Display with Watches adorned with Diamonds, Tiger’s Eye, Opal and Turquoise Dials. A Spectacular Setting!
* Monaco Sculptures
Wednesday 20 July at 18.00

Following the First Two Highly Successful Sales in 2019 and 2021, Monaco Sculptures returns thisSsummer for a Third Edition! The Sale will comprise an Exclusive Selection of Sculptures by Leading Artists from the 20th and 21st Centuries such as Wang Keping, Bernar Venet, Christian Lapie and Philippe Hiquily. This Cultural Event will take place between the End of April and the End of July, in the Famous Locations of La Société des Bains de Mer and Les Jardins de Monte-Carlo.
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU
* Hermès & Luxury Bags
Thursday 21 July at 12.00

The Fashion & Luxury Accessories department will offer Collectors and Enthusiasts of Leather Goods a New Selection of Bags by the Most Prestigious Luxury Houses. Hermès, the Historic Leather Goods Manufacturer, will be at the Centre of this Summer Sale with Iconic Models such as Birkin, Kelly and Constance. The Impressive Range of Colours on Offer gives Prominence to the Different Leathers and Exotic Skins of the Bags in the Sale. The Highly Sought-After Special Orders and Limited Editions in the Sale will attract the Attention of Collectors the World Over.
* Comic Strips
Thursday 21 July at 16.00

The Comic Strip Department, making its Appearance in Monte-Carlo for the First Time, will present a Group of 25 Drawings by Enki Bilal, the Major Artist of the 9th Art. A Unique Opportunity to plunge into the Captivating World of this Special Graphic Artist of Contemporary Comic Strips. His Work, dealing with Themes of Time and Memory, remains Strikingly Topical.

The Works presented come from the Albums "Julia&Roem", "La Couleur de l’air" et "La Tétralogie du monstre".
Source: "To Go Behind The Scenes Of The Sale In Monaco" Presentation - Artucial headquarters @ the Corner of the Avenue Montaigne and the Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées, Paris. Held on June 30, 2022.
With Sales taking Place mainly in Paris, Monaco and Marrakech.

Ruby BIRD
http://www.portfolio.uspa24.com/
Yasmina BEDDOU
http://www.yasmina-beddou.uspa24.com/
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