International Conference: Catalogues Raisonnés – Past, Present, Future

This event is organised at the initiative of Alexandre Giquello, President of the Drouot Group, in partnership with the newly created Catalogue Raisonné International Society (CRIS), represented by its President, Ekaterina Bembel. The conference will bring together leading experts from around the world.

Journalist Harry Bellet (Le Monde) will chair the first three panels, with Ekaterina Bembel moderating the legal discussion. Seventeen French and international specialists will explore the methodological, legal, and forward-looking aspects of catalogues raisonnés, sharing insights, practices, and experiences with authors and professionals involved in art authentication.

Moderators:
Harry Bellet, journalist, Le Monde -  Panel I, II, III 
Ekaterina Bembel, art historian, CRIS - Panel IV

Welcome & Registration: 09:30 – 10:00
Introduction: 10:00 – 10:10

10:15 – 11:15

Speakers:
Mark EASTMENT (UK), Editorial Director of Museums & Institutional Partnerships – Yale University Press
Dr Sharon FLESCHER (USA), art historian and author, Executive Director – International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) 1998–2023
David GROSZ (USA), Editorial Director & Chief Digital Officer – Cahiers d’Art Institute

11:15 – 12:30

Speakers:
Edith EUSTIS (USA), Senior Vice President, Specialist & Global Head of Research – Sotheby’s New York
Michel MAKET (France), Expert, member of Syndicat Français des Experts Professionnels (SFEP)
Fabien MIRABAUD (France), Auctioneer – Mirabaud - Mercier
Carl SCHMITZ (USA), President – Catalogue Raisonné Scholars Association (CRSA)

Break: 12:30 – 14:00

14:00 – 15:30

Speakers:
Debra BURCHETT-LERE (USA), Sam Francis Foundation
Ambre GAUTHIER (France), Archives & Catalogue Raisonné Marc Chagall
Marc RESTELLINI (France), Catalogue Raisonné of Amedeo Modigliani – Institut Restellini
Andrea THEIL (USA), Roy Lichtenstein Foundation
Noémie de YTURBE (France), artist and author of her own catalogue raisonné

15:30 – 17:00

Speakers:
Olivier de BAECQUE (France), Art Law Specialist – De Baecque Bellec
Benjamin DAUCHEZ (France), Notary specialising in artists’ estates – Notaires Quai de la Tournelle
Amanda GRAY (UK), Partner – Mishcon Private, Mishcon de Reya
Steven SCHINDLER (USA), Founding partner of Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP

Closing Remarks: 17:00 – 17:15

Attendance Options:
- In person at Hôtel Drouot (Room 5), subject to availability
- Online
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in French and English (headsets on site / online link with choice of English or French).

Registration Fees (VAT included):
In-person: €110
Online: €50 (full rate) / €30 for students (with proof of eligibility)