Sotheby's is delighted to present the autumnal Modern Discoveries auction, a sale that celebrates the epoch defining output of key artists working across the 19th and 20th centuries. Including works by Edgar Degas, Franz Marc and Paul Signac the sale showcases the creative vision of those working at the height of the European avant-garde. Presenting oil paintings, works on paper and sculpture, the Modern Discoveries sale is the perfect opportunity for those hoping to expand, or begin, their collection. The sale opens for bidding at 2pm BST on October 22nd and closes on October 29th at 2pm GMT. Highlights will be on view from the 22nd to 29th October 2026.

For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:

bids.london@sothebys.com

(+44) 207 293 5283 (bids general line)

For sale enquiries, please contact:

Raffaella Gorenflos

Associate Specialist, Head Modern Discoveries Sale

+44 7775 987 356

RAFFAELLA.GORENFLOS@SOTHEBYS.COM

Emilie Wille

Cataloguer

+44 7843 513 103

EMILIE.WILLE@SOTHEBYS.COM

Rose Asquith

Associate Cataloguer

+44 7890 316 401

ROSE.ASQUITH@SOTHEBYS.COM

Reto Barmettler

Consultant, Specialist

+44 7542 025 610

RETO.BARMETTLER.CONSULTANT@SOTHEBYS.COM

Alana Clements

Pre-Sale Coordinator

+44 20 7293 5110

ALANA.CLEMENTS@SOTHEBYS.COM