Veil-Picard Pre-emptions

March 26 2026

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Picture: Christie's Paris

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

Yesterday's Chefs-d'oeuvre de la collection Veil-Picard sale at Christie's Paris realised a total of €9,433,135 (all figures inc. commission). Several French institutions stepped in to declare pre-emptions on certain lots (via @mweilc). This included the Louvre taking the pair of Hubert Roberts depicting Madame Geoffrin receiving a portrait and at her breakfast table (pictured) which realised €2,439,000 over their €800,000 - €1,200,000 estimate. The Palace of Versailles also pre-empted 4 drawings by Jean-Michel Moreau depicting scenes of courtly life. Click on the link above to see the full results.


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