19th Century European Art

Christie’s 19th Century European Art department holds auctions in London, New York and Paris, offering important works from the diverse movements of this revolutionary era. The category encompasses nearly 90,000 artists, including those from the Symbolist, Orientalist, Realist, Scandinavian and Academic schools, as well as the Barbizon painters and the chroniclers of the elegant Belle Époque.

Christie’s holds world auction records for the most significant artists in this category — including Vilhelm Hammershøi, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Franz von Stuck, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Gericault, Gustave Courbet, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and William Bouguereau, among others.

Our international team of experts are based across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia and are always available for free and confidential valuations. We also have a dedicated Private Sales team offering a discrete, flexible outlet for those looking to buy and sell. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information about buying and selling 19th Century European Art.
The image depicts a serene, sunlit view of a historic Venetian dockside showing people strolling and laborers with barrels, against a backdrop of iconic buildings and boats.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Carot, Venise, vue du Quai des Esclavons sold at Christie’s for $5,9,009,844

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A vibrant painting depicting people and boats with large sails on a sunny beach.

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Joaquin Sorolla, Llegada de las barcas sold at Christie’s for £437,000

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Vilhelm Hammershoi, Interior with an Easel, Bredgade 25 sold at Christie’s for $5,037,500

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