PARIS.- With a result of €28,500,000 (buyer’s premium included), PIASA confirms its position among the leading French auction houses, despite a decrease in turnover compared to the first semester of 2024.
This decline is mainly due to the schedule of the Modern and Contemporary Art department: the second auction of the Geneviève and Jean-Paul Kahn collection has been postponed to October 2025, and the auction of the Antoine de Galbert collection “Art brut & Compagnie“ is scheduled for September.
Nevertheless, PIASA continues its momentum in the first semester of 2025 and strengthens its position as a leader in the design market, with a growth of over 15% compared to an already record-breaking first semester of 2024 in this segment.Alongside its traditional auctions, PIASA has successfully launched its new “ONLIVE“ department since the beginning of 2025, with more than 15 themed or monographic auctions already scheduled for the second semester of the year. With major auctions starting as early as September 17, 2025, PIASA aims to match its 2024 performance.
Breakdown of turnover by department:
Design: €22,100,000 (buyer’s premium included)
Modern and Contemporary Art: €5,400,000 (buyer’s premium included)
Various, including jewelry: €1,000,000 (buyer’s premium included)
DESIGN DEPARTMENT RESULTS
Auction: French Design March 26, 2025
Jean Royère (1902-1981), Set comprising a sofa and a pair of “Écusson” armchairs. Oak and fabric. Models designed circa 1950 Sofa: H 73 × W 123.5 × D 75 cm. Armchairs: H 73 × W 68 × D 70 cm. Result: €367,200. Estimate: €150,000 / €200,000
Auction: Contemporary Design February 5, 2025
Élisabeth Garouste (b. 1946) & Mattia Bonetti (b. 1952), Wall-mounted unit composed of a console, shelves, and mirrors – Model “Folly”. Unique piece. Model created between 1994–1996. Result: €67,600. Estimate: €15,000 / €20,000
Auction: American Design April 29, 2025
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Low table – Special commission English walnut Name of the client under the tabletop Model created in 1963. H 29.5 × W 237.5 × D 112 cm. Result: €119,600. Estimate: €70,000 / €90,000
Auction: Scandinavian Design May 28, 2025
Axel Einar Hjorth (1899-1959) Pair of “Typenko” armchairs Stained birch, steel, and fabric Published by Nordiska Kompaniet Manufacturer’s plaque “NK R36100 - C. MÖB” under each seat. Model designed circa 1931 H 80 × W 74 × D 79 cm. Result: €44,200. Estimate: €18,000 / €25,000
Auction: Brazilian Design April 16, 2025
José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001), Low table Pequi wood. Model created circa 1970 H 50 × W 112 × D 107 cm. Result: €110,500. Estimate: €25,000 / €35,000
Auction: Italian Design March 5, 2025
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985), Bar cabinet. Wood, parchment, brass. Published by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo Publisher’s label. Model created circa 1940 H 138 × W 142 × D 42 cm. Result: €35,100. Estimate: €10,000 / €15,000
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART DEPARTMENT RESULTS
Auction: Modern and Contemporary Art March 19, 2025
Victor Brauner (1903-1966), Untitled, circa 1930 Oil on canvas Signed lower right 82 × 82 cm. Result: €279,500. Estimate: €200,000 / €300,000
Auction: Modern and Contemporary Art March 19, 2025
Iván Tovar (1942-2020), Le fou c’est l’autre, Paris, 1976 Oil on canvas. Signed, dated, titled, and located on the reverse, 81 × 65 cm. Result: €143,000. Estimate: €50,000 / €70,000
Auction: Modern and Contemporary Art Serge Aboukrat inheritance. A collector’s eye
February 19, 2025
Martin Barré (1924-1993), 65-A. Alkyd and acrylic on canvas Signed and dated on the reverse 73 × 73 cm. Result: €130,000. Estimate: €80,000 / €100,000
JEWELRY DEPARTMENT RESULTS
Online auction: Jewelry & Watches Paris–Rome #1
April 18–28, 2025
MARINA B., “Cameo” model, 1980s. Set comprising a necklace and a pair of ear clips Flexible choker with 7 rigid rows of cultured pearls. Result: €36,400. Estimate: €15,000 / €18,000
Online auction: Jewelry & Watches Paris–Rome #1
April 18–28, 2025
French Art Deco Work, Platinum ring (850‰). Set with a Colombian octagonal emerald (2.8 carats) within a double surround of old-cut round diamonds. Result: €33,150. Estimate: €7,000 / €10,000
Online auction: Jewelry & Watches Paris–Rome #1
April 18–28, 2025
MARINA B., “Soleil” model, 1990s
Necklace in 18k yellow gold (750‰) with “sun” motifs in sterling silver (925‰) Signed, numbered P22, engraved © 750, with maker’s and assay marks. Result: €22,880. Estimate: €7,000 / €10,000
