RM Sotheby’s sets a European record in Paris, but Artcurial holds its own

I could tell you about Artcurial’s new, exceptionally elegant auction venue. I could talk about yet another success for RM Sotheby’s. Instead, I want to start with what surprised me most this year in Paris: a very long queue of boys and girls - all extremely young - patiently waiting to enter and admire the jewels on offer during RM’s preview at the Carrousel du Louvre. A genuine show of strength, proving that motoring can still attract new generations, provided the right strings are struck.
And now, to the numbers that give a clear picture of what happened.