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Paris

Art Shopping Paris: Between Skin and Structure – Reframing the Contemporary Gaze

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Touch Me by Jiayi Yu, showing overlapping pale hands against a dark background.

Beneath the Louvre’s iconic pyramid, a hidden world of contemporary expression pulses with color, tension, and introspection. From heart-shaped imprints to purple pools of desire, a new generation of artists is transforming the Carrousel du Louvre into a sensory battleground—where memory, identity, and illusion collide. What unfolds isn’t just an art fair, but a visceral dialogue between cultures, mediums, and moments suspended in glass, shadow, and skin. Dive into the installations redefining how we see and feel in a world constantly shifting beneath our feet.

Greek Modernist Tsarouchis’ Eros Masterpiece Sets New World Record at Paris Auction

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Detail of Yannis Tsarouchis’s Eros painting, showing a dark-haired male figure with a bare torso and pale wings.

A stunning masterpiece by Greek modernist Yannis Tsarouchis has shattered records at a high-profile Paris auction, fetching an astonishing €571,900. This bold and evocative painting “Youth posing as Eros next to an English chair” exemplifies Tsarouchis’s signature exploration of cultural and sexual identity, drawing global attention to his lasting influence. With art collectors vying for works from Greece’s most celebrated eras, this sale marks a new chapter in the appreciation of Greek modernism. Discover how Tsarouchis’s legacy continues to captivate the world.

Renowned Vietnamese Artist Nguyen Gia Tri’s War Painting Fetches Over $500,000 at Bonhams

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Armed figures beneath a striped banner in Battle of the River Bạch Đằng, attributed to Nguyễn Gia Trí.

A rare war painting by Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Gia Trí recently sold for over $500,000 at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr’s online auction in Paris, surpassing expectations by a remarkable margin. Titled Battle of the River Bạch Đằng, this large-scale lacquer work portrays the historic 1288 naval victory led by General Trần Hưng Đạo against the Mongol fleet. With its masterful execution and rich historical narrative, the painting not only highlights Nguyễn Gia Trí’s skill in blending traditional and Western artistic influences, but also underscores the growing international demand for Vietnamese art. Read the full article to see this masterpiece and learn more about its remarkable sale.

Rare Chinese ‘Dragon’ Vase Fetches Over €1.1 Million in Paris

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Chinese famille rose dragon vase on a white plinth in front of enlarged red and pink dragon motifs.

What appeared to be an ordinary hallway decoration in a central London home turned out to be an extraordinary treasure—an incredibly rare Chinese Famille rose ‘dragon’ vase. Recently rediscovered by Bonhams experts, the vase shocked the art world when it sold for €1,161,600 at auction in Paris, soaring past its estimate. With a fascinating history linked to an early 20th-century collector and a surprising connection to an identical twin vase sold in Hong Kong, this remarkable story is a testament to the enduring allure of hidden Asian masterpieces.

Rare $1 Million Japanese Whisky Collection to Hit the Auction Block in Paris

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Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Card Series whisky bottles, with an ace-of-hearts label prominent at the front.

One of the world’s most exclusive Japanese whisky collections, the Hanyu Ichiro Malt Full “Card” Series, is set to be auctioned in Paris this November. Expected to fetch between $750,000 and $1.28 million, the collection features 54 bottles, each representing a playing card and signed by master distiller Ichiro Akuto. Known for setting record-breaking prices, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will host this online auction from November 12 to 29, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of this historic Japanese whisky.

Turkish Female Artist Fahr El-Nissa Zeid’s Painting Sells for €152,800, Three Times the Estimate

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Detail of Fahr El-Nissa Zeid’s Lever De Soleil, with textured pink, red and yellow brushstrokes and dark green circular forms.

Zeid, one of the first women to attend the Fine Arts Academy in Istanbul, later continued her studies in Paris under Roger Bissière at the Académie Ranson. Over her long career, she held numerous solo exhibitions in major cities such as London, Paris, New York, and throughout the Middle East. After the death of her husband, Prince Zeid bin Hussein of Iraq’s Hashemite royal family, she settled in Amman, where she continued to create groundbreaking work.

14th Century Vajradhara Figurine Sells for €4.16 Million as Speelman Collection of Ancient Himalayan Art Achieves €15.2 Million at Auction

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Fourteenth-century gilt copper alloy figure of Vajradhara seated with crossed arms.

In a spectacular display of auction prowess, the Jules Speelman Collection garnered a total of €15.2 million at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris, far surpassing its pre-sale estimate of €4.2 million. The auction, consisting of 28 exquisite lots, was 93% sold by lot and 100% by value, underscoring the intense demand for Asian Art and Buddhist Sculpture curated over 60 years by the esteemed dealer and collector, Jules Speelman.