Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · No. 131

Old Masters

Uffizi Galleries Announces Death of Art Historian and Donor Detlef Heikamp

The Uffizi Galleries announced the passing of Detlef Heikamp, a scholar specializing in Mannerist sculpture and Medici family collections. Heikamp was a significant donor to the museum, contributing numerous works from his private collection throughout his career.

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Musée du Louvre to Host Cypriot Antiquities Exhibition in Partnership with Cyprus Ministry of Culture

The Musée du Louvre will present 16 loaned artifacts from the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus in its Department of Near Eastern Antiquities from February 11 to June 22, 2026.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisAntiquities

Musée du Louvre to Present Major Martin Schongauer Retrospective in April 2026

The Musée du Louvre will host a comprehensive exhibition of the Germanic artist Martin Schongauer from April 8 to July 20, 2026.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisEngraving

Musée du Louvre Announces Major Jacques-Louis David Retrospective for 2025 Bicentennial

The Musée du Louvre will host a monographic exhibition of Jacques-Louis David from October 15, 2025, to January 26, 2026, marking the bicentennial of the artist's death.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisNeoclassicism
Artcurial to Auction Christian Levett and Jean-Jacques Rotthier Antiquities Collections in Paris

Artcurial to Auction Christian Levett and Jean-Jacques Rotthier Antiquities Collections in Paris

Artcurial will host a two-day auction on May 11–12, 2026, featuring the second part of Christian Levett’s ancient arms and armor collection and the Egyptian antiquities of Jean-Jacques Rotthier.

Auction ResultOld MastersParisAntiquities
Musée du Louvre Announces New Workshop Programming for 2025-2026 Season

Musée du Louvre Announces New Workshop Programming for 2025-2026 Season

The Musée du Louvre has scheduled a series of educational workshops running from November 19, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The programming is designed to offer public engagement and practical activities within the museum's facilities.

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Musée du Louvre Announces New Schedule of Exhibitions and Guided Tours

Musée du Louvre Announces New Schedule of Exhibitions and Guided Tours

The Musée du Louvre has released its upcoming schedule of temporary exhibitions and educational programming in Paris. The museum is introducing a new series of official guided tours designed to provide historical context for its permanent collection and special installations.

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Musée du Louvre to Present Major Sculpture Exhibition Pairing Michelangelo and Rodin in 2026

The Musée du Louvre, in partnership with the Musée Rodin, will host a major exhibition exploring the creative dialogue between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin from April 15 to July 20, 2026.

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Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection Presents Victor Man Solo Exhibition as Part of 'Clair-obscur'

The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris is exhibiting ten paintings by Victor Man as part of the group presentation 'Clair-obscur'.

ExhibitionContemporaryParisOld Masters
Getty Releases New 'Becoming Artsy' Episode Featuring Sarah Stone Watercolors and Avian Art

Getty Releases New 'Becoming Artsy' Episode Featuring Sarah Stone Watercolors and Avian Art

The Getty Museum has released the latest episode of its 'Becoming Artsy' digital series, focusing on the intersection of ornithology and watercolor painting. The episode features two bird watercolors by artist Sarah Stone held in the Getty Museum’s Drawings Room.

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Getty Announces Ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' Exhibition and Regional Pacific Rim Collaboration

Getty Announces Ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' Exhibition and Regional Pacific Rim Collaboration

The Getty has placed its collection of ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' manuscripts on public view in Los Angeles. The institution also announced a landmark region-wide collaboration focused on artistic and cultural exchange between Southern California and the Pacific Rim.

ExhibitionOld MastersLos AngelesAncient Art
Getty Villa Announces Sustainable Landscape Master Plan Following January 2025 Palisades Fire

Getty Villa Announces Sustainable Landscape Master Plan Following January 2025 Palisades Fire

The Getty Villa is developing a new landscape master plan to improve fire resilience and sustainability following vegetation damage caused by the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

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Getty Announces Winter 2026 Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead Manuscripts

Getty Announces Winter 2026 Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead Manuscripts

The Getty has announced its upcoming exhibition schedule, featuring ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead manuscripts scheduled for display in winter 2026. The institution also released a report led by Getty researchers regarding the climate impact of art exhibitions.

ExhibitionOld MastersModernPhotography
Musée du Louvre to Host Major Michelangelo and Rodin Sculpture Exhibition in Partnership with Musée Rodin

Musée du Louvre to Host Major Michelangelo and Rodin Sculpture Exhibition in Partnership with Musée Rodin

The Musée du Louvre, in partnership with the Musée Rodin, will present a comprehensive exhibition exploring the sculptural dialogue between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin from April 15 to July 20, 2026.

ExhibitionOld MastersModernParis
LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' on October 28, 2025. Curated by Erin Maynes, the exhibition draws from the museum's permanent collection to examine the history and technical evolution of block printing.

ExhibitionContemporaryOld MastersLos Angeles
LACMA Acquires Seven Major Works and Textile Collection Following $2.5 Million Fundraiser

LACMA Acquires Seven Major Works and Textile Collection Following $2.5 Million Fundraiser

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) added six new acquisitions and a collection of 101 Indonesian textiles to its permanent collection during the 39th annual Collectors Committee fundraiser. The event, sponsored by Cartier, raised over $2.5 million from 62 members to fund the purchases.

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Artcurial to Auction Rediscovered Antoine-Jean Gros Drawing of Napoleon Bonaparte from 1796

Artcurial to Auction Rediscovered Antoine-Jean Gros Drawing of Napoleon Bonaparte from 1796

Artcurial will offer a rare preparatory drawing by Antoine-Jean Gros depicting General Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole during its Old Master & 19th Century Drawings auction on March 25, 2026.

OtherOld MastersModernParis
Tate and National Portrait Gallery Acquire Rare William Dobson Self-Portrait for Public Collection

Tate and National Portrait Gallery Acquire Rare William Dobson Self-Portrait for Public Collection

Tate and the National Portrait Gallery have completed the joint acquisition of a rare self-portrait by William Dobson, dating from 1635-1640. The work is currently on display at Tate Britain, where it has been reunited with Dobson’s 'Portrait of the Artist’s Wife' for the first time since 1948.

AcquisitionOld MastersLondonBritish Art
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer's annual Basel auctions concluded with a combined total of CHF 4.9 million (€5.4 million) across Swiss Art, International Art, and Important Watches categories. A Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 'Beyer No.

Auction ResultOld MastersModernBasel
Artcurial to Auction Final Installment of Jean Bourdel Library Collection on April 14, 2026

Artcurial to Auction Final Installment of Jean Bourdel Library Collection on April 14, 2026

Artcurial will auction the third and final part of the Jean Bourdel library collection in Paris on April 14, 2026, featuring rare 16th-century literature and French Gothic prints.

Auction ResultOld MastersParisRare Books
Artcurial Reports €208.5 Million in 2025 Sales, Marking 12% Increase and Multiple Records

Artcurial Reports €208.5 Million in 2025 Sales, Marking 12% Increase and Multiple Records

Artcurial achieved total sales of €208.5 million in 2025, a 12% increase over the previous year, with 19 lots exceeding the €1 million threshold.

Auction ResultOld MastersModernContemporary
Bonhams to Auction the Cannon Collection Across Two Sales in London This April

Bonhams to Auction the Cannon Collection Across Two Sales in London This April

Bonhams will offer the Cannon Collection in two parts, featuring Egyptian and Roman antiquities, early English glass, and Modern British painting. Part I will be a live auction at New Bond Street on April 15, 2026, while Part II will be held online from April 6–16, 2026.

Auction ResultModernLondonOld Masters
Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr to Auction Aivazovsky Seascape and European Old Masters in Paris

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr to Auction Aivazovsky Seascape and European Old Masters in Paris

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will host its Old Master and 19th Century Paintings sale in Paris on April 21, 2026, featuring Ivan Aivazovsky’s 'View of Capri' with an estimate of €250,000–350,000.

Auction ResultOld Masters19th CenturyParis
Bonhams Asia Week New York Totals $12.5 Million at New U.S. Headquarters

Bonhams Asia Week New York Totals $12.5 Million at New U.S. Headquarters

Bonhams concluded its March Asia Week in New York with a total of $12.5 million across six live sales at its new headquarters in the Steinway Building.

Auction ResultNew YorkContemporaryModern
Bonhams to Auction Imperial European Silver and Meissen Porcelain in Paris Classics Sale

Bonhams to Auction Imperial European Silver and Meissen Porcelain in Paris Classics Sale

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will hold its Classics auction in Paris on April 22, featuring a private Asian collection of early Meissen porcelain and imperial silver masterworks.

Auction ResultOld MastersParisModern
Bonhams Fine Jewellery London Sale Realizes 98% by Value, Led by Cartier and Natural Pearls

Bonhams Fine Jewellery London Sale Realizes 98% by Value, Led by Cartier and Natural Pearls

Bonhams Fine Jewellery auction in London on March 25, 2026, achieved an 87% sell-through rate by lot and 98% by value across 273 lots. A Cartier 'C de Cartier' diamond necklace was the top lot, selling for £40,960 against an estimate of £18,000-25,000.

Auction ResultLondonJewelleryModern