Sotheby’s is thrilled to present the greatest collection of Italian decorative arts ever to appear on the international market. Comprising of 160 lots, the landmark collection was acquired over three decades by Gianni Giordano for his magnificent villa in Piedmont, nestled in the renowned vineyards of the Alba region (where the Giordano family started producing wines in the 1900s). Testament to his passion for collecting, in tandem with this, Giordano has been meticulously assembling a Kunstkammer collection – considered by the select few who have seen it as among the most important in private hands.
‘This sale is the most important auction in the field of Italian decorative arts since the fabled Borghese Palace auction 1892. Rich in masterpieces and museum-quality objects, it will undoubtedly mark a truly exceptional moment in the calendar for collectors’
- MARIO TAVELLA, President of Sotheby's France, Chairman of Sotheby's Europe
The first tranche is estimated at €12 million, and will encapsulate all of the regional styles of 18th-century craftsmanship in Italy. A selection of lots will also be offered as private sales. The first of the dedicated auctions will take place in Paris on 26 and 27 November 2024, followed by another tranche in Milan the following year.
