Gagosian has announced the publication of 'Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery' by Valentina Castellani. The book provides an illustrated survey of the Western art market's evolution from the medieval period to the contemporary era.
Artcurial will host a two-day auction on May 11 and 12, 2026, featuring the second part of Christian Levett’s renowned collection of ancient arms and armor alongside the Egyptian antiquities of Jean-Jacques Rotthier.
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