ARTCURIAL

Founded in 2002, Artcurial is a leading French auction house, recognized for its dynamism and innovative spirit. It has developed a wide range of specialties, from contemporary art to decorative art, as well as design, important watches, jewellery or classic cars.

Thanks to its expertise and international presence, Artcurial has a broad collectors and art lovers base around the world.

With sales taking place in Paris, Monaco, Marrakech, and Switzerland, Artcurial enjoys an international recognition and has earned its place at the forefront of the art market.

Opening Hours
  • Monday to Friday, from 9am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6.30pm
  • The outdoor sculptures can be seen every day in the gardens of Petite Afrique and Beaumarchais Square.
ARTCURIAL
3/9 Boulevard des Moulins
98000 – Monaco
Vanessa FAVRE

2026

Monaco Sculptures

04.2026 – 09.2026

After a total result of €4 million in July 2025, Monaco Sculptures returns to the Riviera this summer for its 7th edition, in partnership with the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. This not-to-be-missed event, organized around an auction and a unique exhibition trail, highlights sculptures from the 20th and 21st centuries in the Principality’s emblematic establishments and gardens.

From April to September 2026, Monaco Sculptures invites art lovers and collectors to take an artistic stroll and discover works by César, Arnaldo Pomodoro and Bernar Venet.

Caroline enceinte

Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) "Caroline enceinte", 1969-79 Bronze with brown-green patina Sold €734,720 in 2025

La Grande Rambaud

CÉSAR (1921-1998) "La Grande Rambaud", 1989 Welded bronze with brown patina Sold € 367,360 in 2025

Previous editions

Monaco Sculptures

Hôtel de Paris, Hôtel Hermitage, Square Beaumarchais and Jardins de la Petite Afrique.

Sale July 9, 5pm, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

Exhibition at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo Sunday 6 to Wednesday 9, 11am to 6pm

After a total result of €4 million in July 2024, Monaco Sculptures returns to the Riviera this summer for its 6th edition, in partnership with the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. This not-to-be-missed event, organized around a special sale and a unique exhibition trail, highlights sculptures from the 20th and 21st centuries in the Principality’s emblematic locations and gardens.

From April to September 2025, Monaco Sculptures invites art lovers and collectors to take an artistic stroll through the heart of the Principality. The gardens and emblematic establishments of the Société des Bains de Mer provide a sumptuous exhibition setting for works by François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne, César, Baltasar Lobo, Tony Cragg, Manolo Valdés and Philippe Hiquily.

Monaco Sculptures to be held during Monaco Auction Week

Hôtel Hermitage, Monte-Carlo

Ariela

Manolo VALDÉS (1942-) "Ariela", 2011 Aluminium Signé des initiales et numéroté au dos de la tête en bas "M.V. 3/8" H 280 cm x L 270 cm x P 160 cm 700 000,00 € / 900 000,00 € © Artcurial

Petite Flore nue

Aristide MAILLOL (1861-1944) "Petite Flore nue ", 1911 Bronze à patine brune nuancée verte Signé du monogramme et numéroté à droite du pied droit "1/6", marque du fondeur au dos de la terrasse "Alexis Rudier. Fondeur. Paris." H 66 cm x L 17 cm x P 13 cm 80 000,00 € / 120 000,00 € © Artcurial

Femme se coiffant

Baltasar LOBO (1910-1993) "Femme se coiffant", 1970-91 Bronze à patine noire Signé et numéroté sur la terrasse "Lobo, EA I/IV", marque et cachet du fondeur au dos sur la tranche de la terrasse "Susse Fondeur Paris" Modèle conçu en 1970, épreuve fondue en 1991 H 83 cm x L 48 cm x P 32 cm 50 000,00 € / 70 000,00 € © Artcurial

Caroline enceinte

Claude LALANNE (1925-2019) "Caroline enceinte", 1969-79 Bronze à patine brune Cachet de l'artiste, daté et numéroté sur le pied gauche "1/8, 79, Claude Lalanne" Modèle conçu en 1969, réalisé en 1979 H 165 cm x L 50 cm x P 45 cm 400 000,00 € / 600 000,00 € © Artcurial

L’Epicurienne

Philippe HIQUILY (1925-2013) "L'Epicurienne", 2011 Acier soudé et peinture époxy noire Signé et numéroté en bas sur le côté droit "Hiquily, 7/8" H 275 cm x L 130 cm x P 133 cm 70 000,00 € / 90 000,00 € © Artcurial

Grande Rambaud

CÉSAR (1921-1998) "Grande Rambaud", 1988 Bronze soudé à patine brune Signé sur le devant de la terrasse "César", numéroté et marque du fondeur sur la terrasse au dos "bocquel, 6/8" H 195 cm x L 195 cm x P 140 cm 200 000,00 € / 300 000,00 € © Artcurial

Grande plaque à ailettes

CÉSAR (1921-1998) "Grande plaque à ailettes", 1965 Bronze soudé à patine brune Signé sur la terrasse "César" N°3/8 H 300 cm x L 192 cm x P 119 cm 180 000,00 € / 250 000,00 € © Artcurial

Grande Ménine au perroquet

Louis CANE 1943-2024 "Grande Ménine au perroquet", 2008-09 Bronze patiné Signé sur le côté droit en bas « cane », numéroté et marque du fondeur au dos « bocquel, 5/8 » H 135 cm x L 85 cm x P 70 cm 60 000,00 € / 80 000,00 € © Artcurial

McCormack

Tony Cragg (B.1949) "McCormack", 2007 Bronze patiné noir 116 x 135 x 74 cm © Artcurial

Monaco Sculptures

April to end of August 2024

Sale on the 10th of July 2024 at 6pm, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

This year, Artcurial celebrates the 5th edition of Monaco Sculptures, in collaboration with the Société des Bains de Mer. The exhibition, which opened in April, features a captivating selection of contemporary works of art, with remarkable pieces from collections around the world.

Among this year’s highlights is Patrice Trigano’s collection of sculptures.
A range of works by César, Arman, Philippe Hiquily, Allen Jones, Berto Lardera and Salvador Dalí bear witness to this art enthusiast’s career. A spectacular Grand Lasso by Jean-Michel Othoniel, from a French collection, also promises to attract the attention of discerning collectors. From a Swiss collection, two great American sculptors, Tony Smith and George Rickey, will also be in the spotlight.

The range of artists featured in the exhibition is vast, with major sculptors such as Germaine Richier and André Masson, as well as Bernar Venet, Manolo Valdés, Parvine Curie and works by Victor Vasarely from the Château de Vascoeuil.

The works of art in Monaco Sculptures are brought together in the form of an itinerant route around the institutions of the Société des Bains de Mer de Monte-Carlo: Hôtel de Paris, Hôtel Hermitage, Square Beaumarchais, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Jardins de la Petite Afrique, Jardin des Spélugues, Jardin Saint James (open all day).

As part of Monaco Auction Week, at the emblematic Hôtel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo, from July 6 to 10.

The event will feature an exclusive selection of Important Watches, Jewellery, Hermès & Luxury Bags. In addition, this year the Automobilia department will be auctioning the legendary Stars’N’Bars souvenir collection.

Reina Mariana Blue, 2022

Manolo VALDES (Born 1942)

Manolo VALDES (b. 1942)
Reina Mariana Blue, 2022
Crystalline resin
Crystalline resin
305 x 220 x 165 cm
©Artcurial ©François Fernandez
Fanny Fanny, 1990

CESAR (1921-1998)

CESAR (1921-1998)
Fanny Fanny, 1990
Welded bronze
Welded steel
245 x 123 x 235 cm (96.46 x 48.43 x 92.52 in.)
Provenance: Collection Patrice Trigano
Estimate: €400,000 / €500,000
Le Sein, 1966

CESAR (1921-1998)

CESAR (1921-1998)
Le Sein, 1966
Bronze with golden patina
Bronze with golden patina
88 x 233 x 192cm (34.6 x 91.7 x 75.6in)
Provenance: Collection Patrice Trigano
Estimate: €180,000 / €280,000
©Artcurial ©François Fernandez
Le grand lasso auto-porté, 2011

Jean-Michel OTHONIEL (Born 1964)

Jean-Michel OTHONIEL (Born 1964)
Le grand lasso auto-porté, 2011
Mirrored glass balls, stainless steel and steel
Mirrored glass balls, stainless steel and steel
440 x 377 x 362 cm (173.23 x 148.43 x 142.52 in.)
Estimate: €100,000 / €200,000
©Artcurial ©François Fernandez