Lempertz - The international Auction House close to you

1845 – 2020: Lempertz celebrates its 175th anniversary!

The spring season this year also proved extraordinary in our auction house due to the worldwide corona pandemic. It was therefore all the more pleasing that we were able to achieve great auction successes and a total turnover of 21.7 million euro in the first half of our jubilee year. With individual previews, 3D tours, sufficient distancing measures in the auction rooms and the possibility to bid by telephone, in writing and online, we were able to satisfy our collectors.

In the history of our house, the offer this autumn season is certainly outstanding. As well as the regular auctions, the special catalogues present no less than fifteen superb pieces of furniture by the two most significant German ebenists of the 18th century, David and Abraham Roentgen, as well as the first part of the highly important porcelain collection of Tono and Renate Dreßen.

A highlight of the international auction market, to be sold on 8 December, will be the sale of the fantastic Bischoff old master collection featuring one of the most important nocturne paintings by the Lorraine painter Georges de La Tour. With an estimate of € 3-4 million, it is the only one of its kind still in private hands. 

A further special catalogue presents the fascinating collection of early photographs of Rome from Orsola and Filippo Maggia which will go under the hammer shortly before the regular Photography Auction on 7 December, whilst on 8 and 9 December, you can look forward to the offerings of the departments of Classical Modern and Contemporary Art. These jubilee catalogues delight with an exciting selection of works by Roy Lichtenstein, Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol, Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Günther Förg, Pablo Picasso, Lyonel Feininger and many more. Be inspired!

Here on our website you can find all the information regarding our sales: click through the auction catalogues, browse our after-sale and read the exciting reports from the Lempertz Academy. Do you own objects, antiques, porcelain or jewellery which you would like to sell for the best possible price? Our highly qualified experts are happy to answer your questions. The dates for our art auctions, our Expert Days and the previews can also be found here. We would be pleased to welcome you at one of our many offices or an auction house around the globe. Be our guest at our next auction, bid with us and purchase the work of art of your choice!

Auction house with a long tradition

Kunsthaus Lempertz is a family-owned auction house with a long tradition. Our history reaches back to the late 18th century. We are not only very proud of this, but it also reinforces our passion for art.

The departments and auctions in our auction house include Old Masters, Decorative Arts, Antiques, Silver, Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Photography, Asian Art, African and Oceanic Art as well as Watches and Jewellery. In each department our experts are at your service and are happy to advise you.  Prior to every auction you also have the possibility to view the objects in our previews. Each department has at least one auction a year, most of them two. The exact dates can also be found here on the website.

If you wish to have your artwork evaluated or sold, wish to make a purchase, or are interested in a particular auction, please contact us!

Register to bid online and on the phone in our auction house

In case you are not able to attend at the auction itself, you can follow the sale online. Bidding online is also of course possible – even when the auction takes place in Cologne whilst you are in London. In addition, the auction highlights, results and After Sale can all be found on the website where you are also able to notify us of your bids.

Under MyLempertz you have the possibility to set up a personal profile, to mark your favourites and register yourself for our Newsletter to receive regular information about our auctions and to discover new art.

Cordial invitation to visit our auction house

We heartily welcome you at our auction houses, to browse and order our catalogues and to visit the previews. Take advantage of our services and let us give you a free estimate of your artworks. We look forward to your consignments and your visit. Opening times and information regarding our other branches and offices can be found here on the website.