Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Buccellati, Boivin, Andre Schepps are just a few of the world's leading brands that are included in the catalogue of the Hermitage Fine Art auction at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo on June 30.

On June 30th, Hermitage Fine Art exhibited truly unique historical materials from around the world, from the XVIII century to the present day. A large section of autographs and letters of famous French politicians and writers, Russian cultural and literary figures, English and American scientists, and photographs and autographs of world celebrities.

The auction of Russian art includes paintings and graphics of the XIX-XX centuries, a collection of contemporary artists, engravings and posters, old books, arts and crafts, silver, porcelain and numismatics.

The auction was dedicated to the outstanding ballet master, choreographer, collector and bibliophile Sergey Mikhailovich Lifar (1905-1986). In addition to the selection of books and autographs from the collection of Lifar, Hermitage Fine Art exhibited more than 400 works of art from various thematic sections: Russian painting and graphics, a collection of Azerbaijani artists, the poetry of the Silver Age, Russian literature abroad, items of Russian military history, as well as furniture, silver, porcelain, photography and numismatics. Total sale achieved 538 784,80 € including Buyer's Premium.

Hermitage Fine Art presented over 500 items of Russian art and history of the XVIII - XX centuries on October 27th-29th at its auction in Monte-Carlo Metropole hotel. The auction catalogue included works of Russian art and graphics, engravings and posters, ancient books, autographs, photographs, items of decorative and applied art, as well as items of Russian military history, numismatics. Sales raised a total of 682 322 EUR with fees against a total pre-sale estimate of 1 000 050 EUR.