Antonio Comontes's Auction Record Jumps 38%

Antonio Comontes's Auction Record Jumps 38%

3 min read  ·  11 Nov 2026

Descent from the Cross. Image courtesy of Artcurial

Descent from the Cross. Image courtesy of Artcurial

Antonio Comontes, Descent from the Cross (Undated) sold for $36,100 (EUR32,400), more than the low estimate at Artcurial in Paris on November 10. The Oil on softwood panel, three planks, reinforced by three horizontal crossbeams work has not been traded before.

The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $10,100, a 38% rise.

The artist’s previous auction record was set by the same work, selling for $26,000 at Piasa on June 18, 2014.

Sale Date
Title
Price
Record Increase
Venue
City
November 10, 2026
Descent from the Cross
$36,100
39 %
Artcurial
Paris
June 18, 2014
Descent from the Cross
$26,000
-
Piasa
Paris

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