After London’s strong results, hesitant buyers regained confidence, and the Paris sales exceeded expectations.
The momentum generated by Art Basel and strong sales at fairs culminated in the Paris evening auctions, where results exceeded estimates at Christie’s and Sotheby’s.
“They called back, asking for guarantees or pre-auction bids,”
Alessandro Diotallevi, one of Christie’s youngest specialists, told Observer ahead of the sales, noting renewed buyer confidence.
Alessandro Diotallevi has risen to prominence, securing valuable lots, particularly in the Italian postwar category.
Author summary: Paris auctions break records with strong sales.
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