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ARTCURIAL

Founded in 2002 at a time when the French market was opening up to competition, Artcurial quickly established itself as France’s leading auctioneer.

The company’s dazzling international expansion has made it one of the world’s leading brands. Since then, it has continued to innovate dynamically, launching new specialties such as Design and Street Art, which are enjoying international success.

Now a multi-disciplinary auction house, Artcurial has acquired an international position. With four main sales venues in Paris, Monaco, Marrakech and Switzerland, the company has established itself as a leading player in the global art market, with 72% of its buyers coming from abroad. In 2023, the house will total €217 million, a record since its creation.

ARTCURIAL
3/9 Boulevard des Moulins
98000 – Monaco

2024

Monaco Sculptures

April to end of August 2024

Sale on the 10th of July 2024 at 6pm, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

This year, Artcurial celebrates the 5th edition of Monaco Sculptures, in collaboration with the Société des Bains de Mer. The exhibition, which opened in April, features a captivating selection of contemporary artworks, with remarkable pieces from collections around the world.

This year’s highlights include Patrice Trigano’s sculpture collection.
Works by César, Arman, Philippe Hiquily, Allen Jones, Berto Lardera and Salvador Dalí bear witness to the career of this art enthusiast. A spectacular Grand Lasso by Jean-Michel Othoniel, from a French collection, also promises to attract the attention of discerning collectors. From a Swiss collection, two great American sculptors, Tony Smith and George Rickey, will also be in the spotlight.

The range of artists featured in the exhibition is vast, and includes major sculptors such as Germaine Richier and André Masson, as well as Bernar Venet, Manolo Valdés, Parvine Curie and works by Victor Vasarely from the Château de Vascoeuil.

The works of art in Monaco Sculptures are brought together in the form of an itinerant route around the institutions of the Société des Bains de Mer de Monte-Carlo: Hôtel de Paris, Hôtel Hermitage, Square Beaumarchais, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Jardins de la Petite Afrique, Jardin des Spélugues, Jardin Saint James (open all day).

As part of Monaco Auction Week, at the emblematic Hôtel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo, from July 6 to 10.

The event will feature an exclusive selection of Important Watches, Jewellery, Hermès & Luxury Bags. In addition, this year the Automobilia department will be auctioning the legendary Stars’N’Bars memorabilia collection.

Reina Mariana Blue, 2022

Manolo VALDES (Born 1942)

Manolo VALDES (Born 1942)
Reina Mariana Blue, 2022
Crystalline resin
Crystalline resin
305 x 220 x 165 cm
Artcurial ©François Fernandez
Fanny Fanny, 1990

CESAR (1921-1998)

CESAR (1921-1998)
Fanny Fanny, 1990
Welded bronze
Welded steel
245 x 123 x 235 cm (96.46 x 48.43 x 92.52 in.)
Provenance: Patrice Trigano Collection
Estimate: €400,000 / €500,000
Le Sein, 1966

CESAR (1921-1998)

CESAR (1921-1998)
Le Sein, 1966
Bronze with golden patina
Bronze with golden patina
88 x 233 x 192cm (34.6 x 91.7 x 75.6in)
Provenance: Patrice Trigano Collection
Estimate: €180,000 / €280,000
Artcurial ©François Fernandez
Le grand lasso auto-porté, 2011

Jean-Michel OTHONIEL (Born 1964)

Jean-Michel OTHONIEL (Born 1964)
Le grand lasso auto-porté, 2011
Mirrored glass balls, stainless steel and steel
Mirrored glass balls, stainless steel and steel
440 x 377 x 362 cm (173.23 x 148.43 x 142.52 in.)
Estimate: €100,000 / €200,000
Artcurial ©François Fernandez