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  • Luigi Valadier’s workshop

    Auction April 29th

  • Tapestry; Workshop of François de la Planche, Faubourg Saint-Marceau, Paris, 17th century

    Auction April 29th

  • Aubusson carpet; France, Restoration period, c. 1820

    Auction April 29th

  • Important hardstone panel. Italy, c. 1810–1820.

    Auction April 29th

  • Reliquary cross, possibly from Burgos, c. 1600–1650

    Auction April 29th

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Luisa Granero: an essential pioneer in 20th century Spanish sculpture
April 17

Luisa Granero: an essential pioneer in 20th century Spanish sculpture

The figure of Luisa Granero today requires a more attentive and vindictive reading within the history of art in Spain. Her career not only stands out for the solidity of her work within Spanish sculpture, but also for her decisive role in the opening of institutional spaces for women in a traditionally exclusive field. Reviewing the legacy of Luisa Granero is not only a historiographical exercise: it is to recognize the power of her artistic voice and her contribution to the transformation of a traditionally patriarchal cultural system. Here are five axes to understand the depth of its importance: Luisa
Dalí’s “Christ of St. John of the Cross”: mysticism, science and the conquest of the absolute
April 10
Dalí’s “Christ of St. John of the Cross”: mysticism, science and the conquest of the absolute

What do we really see when we look at Salvador Dalí’s iconic Christ of St. John of the Cross – a traditional religious image or a deeper reflection on infinity and the nature of the absolute? What Dalí proposes is not a conventional representation of the Crucifixion, but a radical reinterpretation of one of the most universal symbols of Christianity. Inspired by the mystical drawing attributed to St. John of the Cross, the artist transforms the scene into a suspended vision, silent and alien to the usual iconographic tradition. Here, the Christ of St. John of the Cross does not
The persistence of the human: an auction dedicated to 20th century European sculpture
April 1
The persistence of the human: an auction dedicated to 20th century European sculpture

In the field of international auction houses, few categories reach the historical, aesthetic and symbolic density of 20th-century European sculpture, especially in its figurative aspect. The selection we present here is articulated around a common axis – the representation of the human figure – and brings together works by masters such as Charles Despiau, Fritz Klimsch, Antoine Bourdelle and Antoine-Louis Barye. More than a set of pieces, this collection is configured as a continuous historiographic narrative in which the body becomes the place where tradition, modernity and ideology converge. The body as the territory of modernity in 20th century European
Art exhibitions: a selection of this spring’s must-see events
March 27
Art exhibitions: a selection of this spring’s must-see events

The Easter season and the following months offer an excellent opportunity to combine travel and art with first class international proposals. This selection brings together art exhibitions that balance big names, interesting curatorial contexts and attractive destinations, ideal for both short breaks in Europe and more ambitious trips. Art exhibitions in Spain “In the manner of Italy. Spain and the Mediterranean Gothic” – Museo del Prado May 26 – September 20, 2026 More than an exhibition of “big names”, this proposal stands out for its approach: to understand how artistic ideas traveled in the Middle Ages. Through paintings and key
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