15 November 2026

Manner of Rembrandt van Rijn, 18th century

Portrait of a Lady in a Fur-Trimmed Coat and Hat

Reeman Dansie Colchester · 11 November 2026

Estimate : GBP 500–700

Result : GBP 350,000 (hammer)

Catalogued as an eighteenth-century work in the manner of Rembrandt, this intriguing portrait sparked exceptional interest, despite its visibly restored condition. The remarkable £350,000 hammer price suggests that bidders saw considerably more potential than the cautious catalogue attribution implied. Several names associated with Rembrandt’s circle are circulating among collectors, adding to the intrigue surrounding the painting. We shall be particularly curious to see under whose precise attribution it next emerges on the market.

Roman painter, 17th century

Portrait of a Man

Pandolfini Florence · 11 November 2026

Estimate : EUR 1,000–1,500

Result : EUR 31,000 (hammer, as reported in La Sélection)

An extraordinary result for a portrait catalogued simply as the work of a seventeenth-century Roman painter. The sitter’s direct gaze, flamboyant moustache and strikingly individual physiognomy give the painting considerable character. Such a dramatic premium suggests determined competition, with bidders clearly responding to qualities that the modest estimate had not anticipated. The anonymous attribution makes the result particularly intriguing, although no revised identification can be inferred from the price alone.

Eugène Boudin (1824–1898)

Sky at Sunset

Le Havre Enchères Le Havre · 11 November 2026

Estimate : EUR 800–1,500

Result : EUR 17,500 (hammer, as reported in La Sélection)

An exceptional result for this intimate pastel, which exceeded its high estimate by more than elevenfold, suggesting particularly determined bidding. Boudin’s delicate treatment of the evening sky, with its subtle transitions of colour and light, perfectly captures the atmospheric sensitivity for which he is celebrated. The presence of a signature and monogram, together with a certificate dated 1970 by Paule Caillac, may have further reassured buyers. The striking result demonstrates the appeal of a compelling work by an established artist, even on the smallest scale.

Museum Acquisitions · La Tribune de l’Art

For the latest museum acquisitions, we highly recommend La Tribune de l’Art, an indispensable reference in the field. Here are a few other noteworthy announcements from across the art market.

New York · A $2.4 Billion Auction Week

Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Phillips and Bonhams enter November’s sales expecting at least $2 billion collectively, potentially exceeding $2.4 billion. Single-owner collections take centre stage, led by Sotheby’s Blaquier-Arrieta collection, valued at around $450 million and featuring major works by Van Gogh and Cézanne. A closely watched test of confidence at the top of the art market.

Caravaggio · Two Possible Rediscoveries

Two Italian scholars have separately proposed new attributions to Caravaggio: a portrait sold at Dorotheum in 2017 for €3,810, and the long-lost Young Man with a Vase of Roses, reportedly found in a French private collection. Both attributions remain subject to scholarly debate.

Dickinson · Titian, Rubens, Van Dyck

Dickinson announces Titian, Rubens, Van Dyck from 25 November to 18 December 2026. Including recently rediscovered works, the exhibition explores the transmission of Titian’s legacy to the two great Flemish painters and the artistic and cultural exchanges of the European courts in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Colnaghi · Will Elliott Joins as Partner

According to Colnaghi’s Instagram announcement cited in this edition, Colnaghi Elliott Master Drawings will conclude its activities after four years, with Will Elliott joining Colnaghi as a partner. The announcement also notes the gallery’s sale of Gauguin’s Head of a Tahitian, a drawing from his first Tahitian period.