S otheby’s is pleased to present the October Online sale of European Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture. Representing the rich artistic diversity of the 19th century, this sale features art that spans a variety of European countries and schools, led by the Barbizon, Orientalist, Sporting and Belle Époque genres. With enticing estimates, including property offered without reserve, this sale presents an opportunity for new as well as established collectors to discover this diverse category.

No matter the era, a night out is always an exciting reprieve from the day-to-day doldrums, dressing up and enjoying good company easy inspiration for generations of artists.

Daydreams take many forms, from fairies and other wonderous mythological creatures to exotic lands and visions of times gone by. The eras painters and sculptors made magical moments reality.

Your home, and those who inhabit it, will always be the place for which you feel the deepest affection, no matter where you are.