VIENNA.- The comprehensive measures taken to protect the health of Dorotheum’s clients and employees have also entailed changes concerning the current auction schedule: the big focus weeks planned for April and May, ‘Classic Week’ (Old Master Paintings, 19th century Paintings, Works of Art, Jewellery) and ‘Contemporary Week’ (Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Jewellery, Wristwatches) will, from today’s perspective, be postponed to June.

The exact dates for the respective auctions will be confirmed five weeks prior to the event.

Successful Online Sales
Dorotheum has adjusted the format of all its current saleroom auctions so that they will be held online until mid-April. The first results confirm that online sales have become widely accepted. Auctions having taken place so far have been extremely successful. With the Prints and Multiples auction achieving the best outcome ever for a sale for the department, reflecting the uniquely high-quality items under the hammer. The online auctions at the beginning of April include Master Drawings, Watercolours and Design.

Dorotheum’s specialists and employees continue to be available in Vienna and in the international branch offices and can be contacted via e-mail, telephone, and online as usual.