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trending_up market calendar_today Thursday, June 11, 2026

Auctions of the week: manuscripts, design and ancient art

A roundup of auctions scheduled between June 11 and 17, 2026, highlights a busy week for the art and collectibles market across Italy and internationally. Italian houses including Pandolfini, Il Ponte, Capitolium Art, Cambi Casa d’Aste, Finarte, and Bertolami Fine Art hold timed and live sales in Florence, Milan, Genoa, and Rome, covering categories from manuscripts and design to jewelry, modern art, and ancient art. The week also features online sessions by Blindarte and Maison Bibelot, with international giants in Paris, London, and New York drawing global buyers.

This article matters because it provides a comprehensive calendar of auction events, reflecting the dynamic state of the art market in mid-2026. It underscores the growing role of online and timed auctions alongside traditional live sales, and highlights how both regional Italian houses and global auctioneers compete for collector attention. For investors and collectors, such overviews are essential for tracking market trends and identifying opportunities across diverse collecting categories.