Paris Auctions See Record Sales
After a strong art week in London, Paris auctions exceeded expectations with record sales and a surge in confidence among buyers.
The momentum generated by Art Basel and strong sales at fairs culminated in the Paris evening auctions, where results surpassed estimates at both Christie's and Sotheby's.
They called back, asking for guarantees or pre-auction bids
Alessandro Diotallevi, a young and dynamic specialist at Christie's, noted that hesitant buyers regained confidence after seeing positive results in London, particularly in the Italian postwar category with artists like Boetti and Fontana.
The Paris sales showcased surrealist strength and Italian postwar gems, making it a triumphant art week.
Author's summary: Paris auctions see record sales and confidence boost.