Whether you're eyeing Escher prints in New York, a Hermès Birkin in Paris, or a sealed Porsche through RM Sotheby’s, July offers a curated glimpse into the vast, vibrant world of global collecting.
Sotheby’s
Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries – London (Live) – 2 July – Historical drawings & prints spanning 500 years
Master Sculpture from Four Millennia – London (Live) – 2 July – Sculptures from ancient to contemporary eras
Silver Treasures: Collection of Baron & Baronne de Giey – London (Live) – 2 July – Antique silver pieces
Old Master & 19th-Century Paintings – Evening Sale – London (Live) – 2 July – Key evening session for classical paintings
Old Master & 19th-Century Paintings – Day Sale – London (Live) – 3 July – Companion daytime offering
NBA Auctions: 2025 Championship Clinching Basketball – New York (Online) – 26 June–2 July – Game-used Finals memorabilia
Modern & Contemporary Discoveries – New York (Live) – 10–16 July – Accessible modern/contemporary art
Contemporary Discoveries – New York (Online) – 8–15 July – Works by Calder, Christo, etc.
Modern & Contemporary Discoveries – Paris (Online) – 1–8 July – Entry-level European art
Fashion Icons incl. the Original Birkin – Paris (Live) – 10 July – Highlights include Jane Birkin’s Hermès bag
History of Science & Technology – New York (Online) – 2–17 July – Scientific instruments & Apple‑1
RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House – Berkshire, UK (Live) – 8 July – Collector cars in a stately setting
RM Sotheby’s Sealed Drop – July 2025 – (Online Sealed‑Bid) – Lots close 17 July – Monthly collectable-car drops
Christie’s
Legendary Trunks: European Private Collection Part II – Paris (Online) – 19 June–1 July – Luxury travel goods
Post-War to Present – London (Online) – 17 June–3 July – Mid-range contemporary art
The Exceptional Sale – London (Live) – 1 July – Decorative arts & antiques
Old Masters Evening Sale – London (Live) – 1 July – Turner & major Old Master works
Old Masters to Modern Day – London (Live) – 2 July – Cross-era painting & sculpture
Antiquities – London (Live) – 2 July – Ancient artifacts
Valuable Books & Manuscripts – London (Live) – 9 July – Rare books, maps, manuscripts
Pressing Forward: Contemporary Editions – New York (Online) – 2–16 July – Printed contemporary works
Contemporary Edition: New York – (Online) – 2 July-17 – Companion print sale
M.C. Escher: The Art of Infinity – New York (Online) – 8–22 July – Charity Escher print auction
Phillips
Hoarder VI: The Migration – New York (Online) – 8–17 July – No-reserve contemporary sale; previews 9–16 July
Modern & Contemporary Art – New York (Live Day Sale) – 16 July – Live mid-tier art session
Artcurial
Le Temps est Féminin – Monte-Carlo (Live) – 7 July – Jewelery and watches
Horlogerie de Collection – Monte-Carlo (Live) - 7 July - Jewelery and watches
Hermès & Luxury Bags – Monte-Carlo (Live) - 8 July - Luxury Bags
Joaillerie – Monte-Carlo (Live) - 8–9 July - Jewelery
Monaco Sculptures – Monte-Carlo (Live) - 7 July – Sculptures
Bonhams
Fine Decorative Arts – London New Bond Street (Live) – 1 July – Furniture, ceramics, decorative objects
Fine Clocks – London (Live) – 2 July – Notable antique timepieces
Old Master Paintings – London (Live) – 2 July – 15th–18th-century paintings
Antiquities – London (Live) – 3 July – Ancient artifacts
500 Years of European Ceramics – London (Live) – 3 July – Majolica, Meissen, Renaissance ceramics
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Automobilia) – Chichester, UK (Live) – 11 July – Iconic motorsport memorabilia
Heritage Auctions
The Zits Comic Art Showcase Auction – (Dallas/Online) – 10 July – High-profile comic books & original art
Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction – (Online/Live) – 11-12 July – Graded sports cards & memorabilia
Americana & Political Auction – (Online) – 12 July – Historical documents & presidential items
Hollywood/Entertainment Signature – (Online) – 16-18 July – Hollywood and music artifacts
Prints & Multiples Showcase Auction – (Online) – 16 July – Fine prints & multiples mid-year showcase
Return of Batman Action Figures & Toys – (Online) – 11–12 July – Rare Batman collectibles
Emerging Auction Houses:
Zachys (Fine Wine & Spirits)
ZCollections: New York Online Auction – Online Only – Ends 7 July 2025 – Curated fine and rare wines including Burgundy, Bordeaux, and cult California producers. Monthly timed sale format gaining traction among global collectors.
2024 Top Bordeaux Barrels & Rare Experiences Auction – New York (Live) - 17 July - Fine wines
Freeman’s | Hindman (American Art & Decorative Arts)
Western Manuscripts & Miniatures – Chicago (Live) – 8 July 2025, 10:00 AM CDT – Illuminated manuscripts and rare historical texts spanning medieval Europe.
Native American & Southwestern Jewelry – Cincinnati (Live) – 10 July 2025, 10:00 AM EDT – Museum-quality Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi jewelry with cultural provenance.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts – Chicago (Live) – 15 July 2025, 10:00 AM CDT – 18th to 20th-century furniture, sculpture, and decorative porcelain.
The Summer Edit: Jewelry and Luxury Handbags – Chicago (Live) – 23 July 2025, 10:00 AM CDT – Jewelry and Luxury Bags
Art + Design – Chicago (Live) – 17 July 2025, 10:00 AM CDT – 20th-century modern, contemporary studio furniture, and fine art editions.
Koller Auctions (Zurich, Switzerland) – July 2025
Art Nouveau, Art Deco & Design (Online) – Ends 1 July 2025, 3:00 PM CET – Timed auction featuring classic and modern decorative objects, Bauhaus chairs, and European lighting.
Post‑War & Contemporary (Online) – Ends 2 July 2025, 11:00 AM CET – Paintings, prints, and sculpture by Swiss and international artists in an online-only format.
July’s auction calendar doesn’t just mark the mid-year—it reaffirms the momentum of the global collectibles market. Across centuries, categories, and continents, this month’s events showcase the full spectrum of what it means to be a collector today. From museum-caliber Old Masters to space suits, NBA memorabilia, luxury trunks, and fine gems, the range is both staggering and deeply personal. Whether you're bidding from London, New York, Monaco, or online from home, July proves that the world of collecting is alive, evolving, and more interconnected than ever.
Happy Hunting!
- WAX Collector Intelligence
