DIENSTAG, 3. NOVEMBER 2026 
In its newly reimagined auction house, Drouot opens the season of major autumn sales with a new edition of Œuvres Choisies, on view until 10 November. The exhibition brings together highlights from the works that Drouot’s auction houses will be offering throughout the autumn. Under the artistic direction of Judith Touitou, it presents an eclectic, poetic and aesthetically compelling selection of works destined to come under the hammer in the weeks ahead.
From the celebrated jatte-téton by the Sèvres Manufactory, an iconic piece from the Rambouillet Dairy Service commissioned by Louis XVI for Marie-Antoinette, to Andy Warhol’s portrait of Goethe; from an ancient bust from Palmyra to autograph letters by Baudelaire and Gauguin, the exhibition offers an exceptional opportunity to discover a wealth of masterpieces.
On 6 November, Giquello will present a true bibliophile’s treasure at Hôtel Drouot: 87 lots from the Émile Rossignol Collection. Illuminated manuscripts, rare printed books and sumptuous bindings come together in a sale spanning the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
The undisputed highlight is Albrecht Dürer’s 1511 Trilogy, bringing together in a single volume the artist’s three great woodcut series: The Apocalypse, The Life of the Virgin and The Large Passion. All bearing the artist’s signature, these prints showcase the extraordinary refinement of his technique and the mastery with which he elevated printmaking to the status of a major art form. An exceptional ensemble, estimated at €150,000–200,000.
On Saturday 14 November 2026, Hôtel Drouot will host a sale of photographs by Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk, author and former cellular genetics researcher. Organised by Nouvelle Étude, the auction will benefit Karuna-Shechen, the secular humanitarian organisation he founded in 2000.
The selection brings together images reflecting the diversity of perspectives and moments captured by Ricard throughout his travels. Highlights include sacred dances performed by monks in Trongsa, Bhutan; the portrait of the young “Karuna Girl”, which has become emblematic of the organisation; and Matthieu Ricard himself meditating in a Hindu temple in Karnataka. Other photographs invite viewers to contemplate the grandeur of the natural world, from aerial views of the Andes to the Himalayan peaks at daybreak.
On Tuesday 17 November 2026, coinciding with Paris Photo, Yann Le Mouel will hold a photography auction at Hôtel Drouot, with Charlotte Barthélemy acting as photography expert. Featuring 380 lots, the sale traces the history of photography from the 19th century to the present day. Selected for their distinctive character and visual impact, the works form an original ensemble that invites collectors to rediscover classical, modern and contemporary photography through a decidedly fresh perspective.
The sale notably includes three prints by some of photography’s greatest masters: Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon and Herb Ritts. Highlights include Richard Avedon’s Portrait of Dorothy McGowan, Yves Saint Laurent Fashion, Harper’s Bazaar, 1962–1963 (estimate: €3,000–5,000); Herb Ritts’s Nudes on the Sand (estimate: €5,000–8,000); and Diving Tower, Old Beach Hotel, photographed by Helmut Newton in Monte Carlo in 1981 (estimate: €15,000–20,000).
On 17 November 2026, twelve exceptionally rare letters written by Jean-André Mongez, a member of La Pérouse’s expedition, will resurface in France in a sale organised by Daguerre at Hôtel Drouot. The collection is estimated at €30,000–50,000. Written during an expedition from which their author would never return, these letters have crossed oceans and weathered the twists and turns of history before re-emerging today. They offer a rare insight into one of the greatest maritime expeditions and adventures of the 18th century.
The sale will also feature drawings, paintings and sculptures, including an exceptional drawing by Charles Le Brun, executed around 1659 for the proposed ceiling of the Salon du Dôme at the Louvre Palace. This virtuoso work is estimated at €150,000–200,000. Another highlight is Allegory of the Four Elements, a masterpiece of the Flemish School attributed to the workshop of Jan Brueghel the Younger and Frans Francken, estimated at €30,000–50,000.
On Tuesday 17 November, Rémy Le Fur will disperse an exceptional collection of personal and historical artefacts documenting the lives of Marshal Oudinot and his wife, Eugénie. Preserved by the family since their acquisition and passed down through successive generations, these Imperial jewels, presentation swords, decorations and ceremonial garments bear witness to the couple’s prestige, their social ascent, their relationships with the leading figures of their time and the history of their family.
Among the collection’s most remarkable treasures are two swords belonging to Marshal Oudinot, dating from the First French Empire and still bearing the full splendour of his military honours. The first is estimated at €120,000–150,000, while the second carries an estimate of €400,000–500,000. A prestigious emerald and diamond demi-parure is, according to family tradition, said to have been given by Napoleon to Eugénie on the occasion of her wedding, although this provenance remains unconfirmed. Accompanied by a matching pair of drop earrings, the dazzling set is estimated at €120,000–150,000.
Presented in two chapters, the Lorenz Bäumer Collection offers a fascinating insight into the distinctive universe of the jeweller, bringing together his own creations and the works that inspire his imagination. At its heart lies a fascination with materials, the interplay of textures and the unexpected dialogue between different mediums.
Several of the jeweller’s watercolours reveal a more intimate artistic practice, independent of his work in jewellery. Idole (2023), estimated at €500–1,000, and Cairn (2024), estimated at €1,000–2,000, offer a glimpse into another facet of his artistic sensibility, where gesture and thought find expression on paper. For the catalogue cover, Lorenz Bäumer chose La Vie est Belle, a sculpture created by Valentine Herrenschmidt in 2019. The choice reflects his appreciation for works in which freedom of expression meets a masterful command of materials. The sculpture is estimated at €800–1,200.
On Friday 20 November 2026, Hôtel Drouot will host an exceptional sale of modern and contemporary art, featuring the Paul Goute Collection, presented by Mirabaud-Mercier. At the heart of the sale, the collection reveals the distinctive taste of a discerning collector who, over the years, carefully assembled a coherent and richly varied ensemble. Its understated aesthetic, imbued with the atmosphere of the sea, reflects his enduring passion for maritime landscapes.
Three works by Albert Marquet, a close friend and long-standing artistic companion of Paul Goute, are among the collection’s highlights. These include La Rhune, vue de Saint-Jean-de-Luz (1928), a striking work estimated at €60,000–80,000.
The sale also features major names in modern and contemporary art, including Andy Warhol, Alain Jacquet and Óscar Domínguez. One of its standout moments is a magnificent 1994 watercolour on silk by Sam Szafran, Untitled (Staircase), estimated at €200,000–300,000.
On Friday 20 November, Ferri will offer the library of art dealer and collector Marcel Lecomte at auction. Now in its fourth instalment, the sale spans nearly five centuries of bookmaking, from the Renaissance through to the 1960s, bringing together an extraordinary selection of rare works. Incunabula, first editions, illustrated books and handwritten letters all testify to Marcel Lecomte’s discerning eye and passion for collecting.
Among the highlights are Francisco de Goya’s Los Caprichos, a complete suite of engravings published in 1799, estimated at €100,000–120,000.Poetry is also particularly well represented, notably by a remarkable illustrated edition of Alain Chartier’s poems, dating from 1490 and estimated at €30,000–40,000. A leap forward in time brings us to Pablo Picasso, whose expressive line drawings illustrate Max Jacob’s The Siege of Jerusalem, estimated at €20,000–25,000.
Missing for more than two centuries, a legendary piece from the Royal Sèvres Manufactory has resurfaced: a breast-shaped porcelain bowl commissioned by Louis XVI for Marie-Antoinette’s dairy at Rambouillet. This remarkable rediscovery is a major event for the decorative arts, bringing back to life the extravagance and refinement of Marie-Antoinette’s court. Estimated at €1,000,000–2,000,000, the piece will be offered at auction by Coutau-Bégarie & Associés at Hôtel Drouot on Thursday 26 November.
Shaped like a breast and resting on a tripod adorned with ram’s heads, this bowl is one of the most celebrated and extravagant objects ever produced by the Royal Manufactory. Its reappearance marks a major event for both the art market and the history of Sèvres porcelain.
November at Drouot: Rare Books, Photographic Treasures and Unexpected Discoveries
N ovember will be a month of discovery. From exceptional rare book collections to a journey through the history of photography and the rediscovery of remarkable pieces, this month celebrates collections with their own distinctive character.This autumn, Hôtel Drouot’s calendar will be marked by a series of major sales featuring remarkable collections assembled by leading figures in the worlds of art and rare books. Highlights include exceptional books dating from the Middle Ages to the 18th century from the Émile Rossignol Collection, as well as the fourth sale from the library of art dealer and collector Marcel Lecomte, whose treasures range from incunabula to modern illustrated books.In modern art, the Lorenz Bäumer Collection offers an intimate glimpse into the jeweller’s world, bringing together his own creations and the works that fuel his imagination. The Paul Goute Collection, preserved within the same family for four generations, reveals the distinctive taste of a collector with a particular affinity for graphic arts and seascapes.Photography will take centre stage this November. Nouvelle Étude presents photographs by Matthieu Ricard, with proceeds benefiting Karuna-Shechen, the humanitarian organisation he founded. This will be followed by a dedicated photography sale offering a rich overview of the medium’s history, from its earliest pioneers to the most contemporary forms of artistic expression.Several remarkable discoveries will also feature in this season’s auctions. Among them is the last known jatte-tétonfrom Marie-Antoinette’s dairy at Rambouillet. This extraordinary piece of Sèvres porcelain, conceived as an elaborate evocation of Antiquity, was created for the Queen’s dairy.Another sale will bring to light a set of twelve exceptionally rare letters written by Jean-André Mongez, a companion of La Pérouse, offering a vivid account of the celebrated maritime expedition commissioned by Louis XVI. Finally, a dedicated sale will retrace the history of Marshal Oudinot and his wife Eugénie, an influential couple whose fortunes spanned the Imperial era and the advent of the Bourbon Restoration.
Hôtel Drouot | A Fresh Perspective: A Selection of Works by Judith Touitou
Until 10 nivembre 2026
In its newly reimagined auction house, Drouot opens the season of major autumn sales with a new edition of Œuvres Choisies, on view until 10 November. The exhibition brings together highlights from the works that Drouot’s auction houses will be offering throughout the autumn. Under the artistic direction of Judith Touitou, it presents an eclectic, poetic and aesthetically compelling selection of works destined to come under the hammer in the weeks ahead.
From the celebrated jatte-téton by the Sèvres Manufactory, an iconic piece from the Rambouillet Dairy Service commissioned by Louis XVI for Marie-Antoinette, to Andy Warhol’s portrait of Goethe; from an ancient bust from Palmyra to autograph letters by Baudelaire and Gauguin, the exhibition offers an exceptional opportunity to discover a wealth of masterpieces.
Giquello | The Émile Rossignol Library
6 november 2026
On 6 November, Giquello will present a true bibliophile’s treasure at Hôtel Drouot: 87 lots from the Émile Rossignol Collection. Illuminated manuscripts, rare printed books and sumptuous bindings come together in a sale spanning the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
The undisputed highlight is Albrecht Dürer’s 1511 Trilogy, bringing together in a single volume the artist’s three great woodcut series: The Apocalypse, The Life of the Virgin and The Large Passion. All bearing the artist’s signature, these prints showcase the extraordinary refinement of his technique and the mastery with which he elevated printmaking to the status of a major art form. An exceptional ensemble, estimated at €150,000–200,000.
Nouvelle Étude | Photographs by Matthieu Ricard in Aid of Karuna-Shechen
14 november 2026
On Saturday 14 November 2026, Hôtel Drouot will host a sale of photographs by Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk, author and former cellular genetics researcher. Organised by Nouvelle Étude, the auction will benefit Karuna-Shechen, the secular humanitarian organisation he founded in 2000.
The selection brings together images reflecting the diversity of perspectives and moments captured by Ricard throughout his travels. Highlights include sacred dances performed by monks in Trongsa, Bhutan; the portrait of the young “Karuna Girl”, which has become emblematic of the organisation; and Matthieu Ricard himself meditating in a Hindu temple in Karnataka. Other photographs invite viewers to contemplate the grandeur of the natural world, from aerial views of the Andes to the Himalayan peaks at daybreak.
Yann Le Mouel | Modern and Contemporary Photography
17 november 2026
On Tuesday 17 November 2026, coinciding with Paris Photo, Yann Le Mouel will hold a photography auction at Hôtel Drouot, with Charlotte Barthélemy acting as photography expert. Featuring 380 lots, the sale traces the history of photography from the 19th century to the present day. Selected for their distinctive character and visual impact, the works form an original ensemble that invites collectors to rediscover classical, modern and contemporary photography through a decidedly fresh perspective.
The sale notably includes three prints by some of photography’s greatest masters: Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon and Herb Ritts. Highlights include Richard Avedon’s Portrait of Dorothy McGowan, Yves Saint Laurent Fashion, Harper’s Bazaar, 1962–1963 (estimate: €3,000–5,000); Herb Ritts’s Nudes on the Sand (estimate: €5,000–8,000); and Diving Tower, Old Beach Hotel, photographed by Helmut Newton in Monte Carlo in 1981 (estimate: €15,000–20,000).
Daguerre | A Selection – Drawings, Paintings & Sculptures
17 november 2026
On 17 November 2026, twelve exceptionally rare letters written by Jean-André Mongez, a member of La Pérouse’s expedition, will resurface in France in a sale organised by Daguerre at Hôtel Drouot. The collection is estimated at €30,000–50,000. Written during an expedition from which their author would never return, these letters have crossed oceans and weathered the twists and turns of history before re-emerging today. They offer a rare insight into one of the greatest maritime expeditions and adventures of the 18th century.
The sale will also feature drawings, paintings and sculptures, including an exceptional drawing by Charles Le Brun, executed around 1659 for the proposed ceiling of the Salon du Dôme at the Louvre Palace. This virtuoso work is estimated at €150,000–200,000. Another highlight is Allegory of the Four Elements, a masterpiece of the Flemish School attributed to the workshop of Jan Brueghel the Younger and Frans Francken, estimated at €30,000–50,000.
Rémy Le Fur | The Marshal Oudinot Collection – The Laurels of Glory
17 november 2026
On Tuesday 17 November, Rémy Le Fur will disperse an exceptional collection of personal and historical artefacts documenting the lives of Marshal Oudinot and his wife, Eugénie. Preserved by the family since their acquisition and passed down through successive generations, these Imperial jewels, presentation swords, decorations and ceremonial garments bear witness to the couple’s prestige, their social ascent, their relationships with the leading figures of their time and the history of their family.
Among the collection’s most remarkable treasures are two swords belonging to Marshal Oudinot, dating from the First French Empire and still bearing the full splendour of his military honours. The first is estimated at €120,000–150,000, while the second carries an estimate of €400,000–500,000. A prestigious emerald and diamond demi-parure is, according to family tradition, said to have been given by Napoleon to Eugénie on the occasion of her wedding, although this provenance remains unconfirmed. Accompanied by a matching pair of drop earrings, the dazzling set is estimated at €120,000–150,000.
Giquello | The Lorenz Bäumer Collection – La Vie est Belle
17 november 2026
Presented in two chapters, the Lorenz Bäumer Collection offers a fascinating insight into the distinctive universe of the jeweller, bringing together his own creations and the works that inspire his imagination. At its heart lies a fascination with materials, the interplay of textures and the unexpected dialogue between different mediums.
Several of the jeweller’s watercolours reveal a more intimate artistic practice, independent of his work in jewellery. Idole (2023), estimated at €500–1,000, and Cairn (2024), estimated at €1,000–2,000, offer a glimpse into another facet of his artistic sensibility, where gesture and thought find expression on paper. For the catalogue cover, Lorenz Bäumer chose La Vie est Belle, a sculpture created by Valentine Herrenschmidt in 2019. The choice reflects his appreciation for works in which freedom of expression meets a masterful command of materials. The sculpture is estimated at €800–1,200.
Mirabaud Mercier | The Paul Goute Collection and Modern & Contemporary Art
20 november 2026
On Friday 20 November 2026, Hôtel Drouot will host an exceptional sale of modern and contemporary art, featuring the Paul Goute Collection, presented by Mirabaud-Mercier. At the heart of the sale, the collection reveals the distinctive taste of a discerning collector who, over the years, carefully assembled a coherent and richly varied ensemble. Its understated aesthetic, imbued with the atmosphere of the sea, reflects his enduring passion for maritime landscapes.
Three works by Albert Marquet, a close friend and long-standing artistic companion of Paul Goute, are among the collection’s highlights. These include La Rhune, vue de Saint-Jean-de-Luz (1928), a striking work estimated at €60,000–80,000.
The sale also features major names in modern and contemporary art, including Andy Warhol, Alain Jacquet and Óscar Domínguez. One of its standout moments is a magnificent 1994 watercolour on silk by Sam Szafran, Untitled (Staircase), estimated at €200,000–300,000.
Ferri | The Marcel Lecomte Library
20 november 2026
On Friday 20 November, Ferri will offer the library of art dealer and collector Marcel Lecomte at auction. Now in its fourth instalment, the sale spans nearly five centuries of bookmaking, from the Renaissance through to the 1960s, bringing together an extraordinary selection of rare works. Incunabula, first editions, illustrated books and handwritten letters all testify to Marcel Lecomte’s discerning eye and passion for collecting.
Among the highlights are Francisco de Goya’s Los Caprichos, a complete suite of engravings published in 1799, estimated at €100,000–120,000.Poetry is also particularly well represented, notably by a remarkable illustrated edition of Alain Chartier’s poems, dating from 1490 and estimated at €30,000–40,000. A leap forward in time brings us to Pablo Picasso, whose expressive line drawings illustrate Max Jacob’s The Siege of Jerusalem, estimated at €20,000–25,000.
Coutau-Bégarie | The Meyer Gallery Collection
26 november 2026
Missing for more than two centuries, a legendary piece from the Royal Sèvres Manufactory has resurfaced: a breast-shaped porcelain bowl commissioned by Louis XVI for Marie-Antoinette’s dairy at Rambouillet. This remarkable rediscovery is a major event for the decorative arts, bringing back to life the extravagance and refinement of Marie-Antoinette’s court. Estimated at €1,000,000–2,000,000, the piece will be offered at auction by Coutau-Bégarie & Associés at Hôtel Drouot on Thursday 26 November.
Shaped like a breast and resting on a tripod adorned with ram’s heads, this bowl is one of the most celebrated and extravagant objects ever produced by the Royal Manufactory. Its reappearance marks a major event for both the art market and the history of Sèvres porcelain.
