Sotheby's Announces 'A Marvelous Journey: The Collection of Maurice Tempelsman'

Sotheby's has announced "A Marvelous Journey: The Collection of Maurice Tempelsman," an upcoming auction in New York. The collection, assembled by the entrepreneur and philanthropist Maurice Tempelsman, encompasses a broad spectrum of collecting interests, including fine art, antiquities, and decorative arts.

The sale will highlight items across various categories and periods. Notable inclusions feature 18th-century Saxon goldsmithing, examples of Ptolemaic Egyptian jewelry, and works by artists such as Christian Gottlieb Stiehl, Robert Frederick Blum, and Montague Dawson. The collection spans mediums from painting and sculpture to goldsmithing and hardstone inlay.

Maurice Tempelsman is known for his extensive engagement in public affairs and his philanthropic endeavors. The exhibition of the collection is scheduled for 17-23 June 2026 at Sotheby's New York, with the live auction commencing on 24 June 2026.