Meet Dorotheum design expert Gerti Draxler
The auction house, established in 1707, presents itself: Bringing together 40 sales categories, around 100 experts…
Meet Dorotheum’s modern art and contemporary art experts
Contemporary art and classic modern art are in high demand at Dorotheum and growing ever more popular. We are pleased to introduce…
Habsburg heritage
Dorotheum’s history, which dates back more than 300 years, is closely linked to the Habsburg empire. Three emperors in particular have played decisive roles in the creation of today’s auction house.
Alfa Romeo: high demand at Dorotheum’s classic car auction
Alfa Romeo, anyone? Dorotheum’s classic car auction was characterised by strong demand, excellent hammer prices and an audience to envy.
Superficie: world records and historic turnover at contemporary art auction
Dorotheum’s 10-11 June contemporary art auction generated the highest-ever turnover of any contemporary art auction in the history of the auction house, driven not least by an overwhelming interest in the Italian avant-garde lots.
Corals and pearls: treasures from the sea
Corals and pearls, treasures from the sea. They are found in the depths of the ocean or in barren waters, and often cover long distances before being made into jewellery. Astrid Fialka-Herics,…
The oldest liturgical manuscript from Le Puy-en-Velay
The liturgical manuscript that is up for sale at the Dorotheum in the autographs auction on 1 June 2015 contains the liturgical instructions for the priest, a sacramentary for the bishop, and…
Modern Art
