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Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 Caprese - 1564 Rome), Study of a Right Foot, Preliminary Study for the Libyan Sibyl on the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, red chalk drawing, signed “Michelangelo Bona Roti”, 13.5 x 11.5 cm, Estimated price: US$1,500,000–2,000,000. Photo © CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2025

Previously Unknown Michelangelo Study for the Sistine Chapel Resurfaces at Christie’s

The consignor was initially unaware of the drawing’s provenance and submitted a photograph to Christie’s valuation service for a routine assessment.

Drawing
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), Piles de romans parisiens et roses dans une verre (Parisian Novels), 1887, oil on canvas. Photo © Sotheby's (detail)

The 10 Most Expensive Paintings Auctioned in 2025

Two results stood out in the auction market over the past year, including a strong debut in the annual top ten.

Painting
Roger Broders (1883-1953), Sport's D'Hiver. lithographic poster, c.1930, condition B+; backed on linen, framed. Image © Lyon & Turnbull (detail)

The Art of the Alps: A History of Winter Sports Posters

Dreaming of a ski trip to the snowy mountains of the Alps? Here, we uncover how posters helped market ski resorts in Europe throughout the 20th century and have since become valuable works of art at auction.

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