1. Artmark
Artmark is probably the most well-known auction house in Bucharest and a reference name for any art enthusiast and collector in Romania. Founded in 2008, Artmark has managed to create a solid platform for the promotion and sale of Romanian artworks, including masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and decorative art. Artmark organizes renowned thematic auctions, such as the Post-War and Contemporary Art Auction or the European and Oriental Art Auction, which constantly bring rare and valuable works to the public.
Link: www.artmark.ro
Address: Cesianu-Racoviţă Palace, 5 CA Rosetti Street, 010281 Bucharest
2. Alice
Alis Auction House, founded in 1990, is the first auction house in post-communist Romania and a pioneer in the field of art and collectibles sales. Alis has contributed to the consolidation of the Romanian art market and is recognized for the diversity of objects auctioned, from paintings, sculptures and jewelry to period objects and antique furniture. With an approach that combines tradition with modernity, Alis organizes weekly auctions and emphasizes accessibility, offering a variety of lots that meet different budgets.
Link: www.alis.ro
Address: Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara no.8 sect. 1, Bucharest, Romania
3. Historical
The Historic Auction House was launched with the aim of supporting collectors of antiques, old books and rare historical documents. With a unique concept in Romania, Historic organizes auctions that highlight cultural and historical heritage, offering collectors lots that tell the story of past eras, prominent personalities and key historical moments. Here you can find documents signed by the kings of Romania, rare letters and manuscripts, but also old maps and vintage photographs.
Link: www.historic.ro
Address: Mircea Vulcănescu Street No. 5, Sector 1, 010811, Bucharest
4. AraArt
AraArt is an auction house and art gallery that focuses on modern Romanian art. Since its inception, AraArt has become a place dedicated to art enthusiasts seeking authentic works by the great Romanian masters of the 20th century, such as Nicolae Grigorescu, Theodor Pallady, and Gheorghe Petrașcu. AraArt combines the auction and gallery sides, allowing visitors to discover and admire the works on display before participating in the auction.
Link: www.araart.ro
Address: 32-34 Nicolae Filipescu Street, Bucharest
5. Quadro Auction House
Quadro Auction House, originally from Cluj-Napoca, has become a landmark for lovers of modern and contemporary art, bringing to the fore valuable artists from Transylvania and the rest of Romania. With a mission dedicated to promoting Transylvanian art, Quadro organizes thematic auctions that include painting, sculpture, graphics, and decorative art. The auction house is known for its refined selection of works by prestigious Transylvanian artists, such as Aurel Ciupe, János Mattis-Teutsch, and Miklós Benczúr, but also for the works of contemporary artists from the region.
Link: www.galeriaquadro.ro
Address: Napoca Street, no. 16, 400009 Cluj Napoca, Romania
