Venetian Luminaries
Tintoretto and Veronese inspired one another in 16th-century Italy. These Venetian artists are coming face…
James Francis Edward Stuart: the king that never was
The portrait of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart as Prince of Wales by Nicolas de…
Resplendent Rome
Our auction of old masters on 18 October 2016 includes a detailed representation of the possesso of Pope Clement XI, previously Cardinal Giovan Francesco Albani, who formally “took possession” of the episcopal…
Hieronymus Bosch: down to earth
The present work by an unknown follower of Hieronymus Bosch bears all the hallmarks of this celebrated artist, who died in 1516, 500 years ago. This depiction of hell repeats a number…
Preview: October 2016 auction week
Enjoy a sneak peek at Dorotheum’s upcoming October 2016 auction week (18 October–20 October 2016). These auctions feature a variety of artistic categories and eras. Our October auction week will give you the opportunity…
Ornamental autumn: 4 special jewellery and watch auctions
Colourful, diverse, and in flux! The last rays of summer sun are still glimmering, but autumn’s golden fingers are already rapping at the windowpane. The leaves will soon change colour and warmer…
13 surprising facts about Benvenuto Cellini
Benvenuto Cellini was more than the maker of the world’s most expensive saltshaker, the Cellini salt cellar. A goldsmith, draftsman, author, musician, soldier, and one of the most important sculptors of Italian Mannerism, Cellini…
Modern Art
