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Sam TAÏR

President

With a background in design and the luxury industry and after studying at the Ecole du Louvre, Sam Taïr joined the auction sector in 2014 alongside a provincial auctioneer. He began his career in the corridors of Drouot as Head of the Paris office of the SVV. A driving force in the transformation of the firm, he naturally became its manager and partner in 2017.

At Auctie's, Sam is in charge of appraising your exceptional objects, drawing up inventories and managing sales of furniture, works of art and collectables.

Louis LE CARRERES

VP Development

With a commercial background, after selling his previous digital activities, Louis joined Auctie's in 2020 to bring his digital vision of auctions and structure the company's growth.

At Auctie's, Louis takes care of the company's digital development and structuring, financial consolidation and our expertise, all at the service of your exceptional objects.

Céline BERAL

Authorized auctioneer

After 10 years of diligent training, Céline could have been your doctor! But her 4 years of training in law and 4 in art history, inspired by a deep passion for exceptional objects, naturally led her to take the auctioneer's diploma in 2020. Having worked at Drouot Estimations, Céline was an auctioneer with the leading French auctioneer before joining Auctie's in 2022.

At Auctie's, Céline works on the expertise of your exceptional objects and the realization of inventories of successions or insurance.

Sophie Duchamp de Chastaigné

Sales preparation

Sophie Duchamp de Chastaigné graduated as an auctioneer in 2023, having worked for the iconic houses Sotheby's and Artcurial, as well as for regional auction houses.

At Auctie's, Sophie is busy preparing the sales organized at Hôtel Drouot, in close contact with the objects.

Valentin Mesnard

Sales preparation

Starting out at Millon Belgique and Millon Paris, Valentin has been busy preparing for sales, up close and personal with the objects. He takes photos, writes descriptions and prepares catalogs.

At Auctie's, Valentin is in charge of sales preparation.

Vincent ZIMMER

Estimating & Sales Manager

With a background in sales, Vincent began his career in marketing at Hermès. He then moved on to e-commerce and strategy consulting, and his rich background allows him to be versatile. His strong capacity of execution and his taste for detail are put at the service of the preparation, the organization of our sales and the valorization of your objects. With him, your objects will be at their best.

At Auctie's, Vincent responds to your valuation requests and coordinates the organization of sales, from lot entry to the setting up of our exhibitions.

Rafaël RODRIGUES

Logistics project manager

With a background in sales and pharmaceutical preparation, Rafaël joined Auctie's in 2021, initially as a handler, before taking over the delivery of batches for our purchasing customers.

At Auctie's, Rafaël takes care of the collection of our clients, the shipping and the delivery of the sold items.

Sophie King

Vendor Relations

With a degree in Art History from the American University in Paris, Sophie has worked in the corridors of Drouot with Ader and Oger Blanchet, specializing in the administrative preparation of sales.

At Auctie's, Sophie ensures that all pre-sale formalities are completed for all the items we sell.

Alexandre Corre

Customer Relations

Trained at the famous Millon and Artcurial in the classic car departments, Alexandre has developed expertise in solving tricky problems.

At Auctie's, Alexandre takes care of our customers' satisfaction, whether they are buyers or sellers.

Sacha Petitjean

Sales representative

A graduate of Sothebys and the Hôtel des ventes de Monaco, Sacha Petitjean has been passionate about auctions and the art market from an early age.

At Auctie's, Sacha helps our sellers put their objects up for sale and travels all over France to meet our customers and collect their treasures.

Rachel Borel

Communication

Trained in law and art history, Rachel is passionate about the history of objects.

At Auctie's, Rachel documents appraisals, researches artists and contributes to our documentary database.

Maxime Charron

Expert in Historical Memorabilia and Russian Art

After graduating in art history, archaeology and from the École du Louvre, Maxime began his career at Christie's in Paris and then in London, where he notably participated in the organization of the prestigious sale of the Saint-Laurent Collection. Then, his five years of experience at Drouot allowed him to consolidate his passion for Russian art but also for historical souvenirs.

Maxime will authenticate and appraise your historical memorabilia and Russian art objects.

Alban Degrave

Experts in antique weapons

He was in charge of the Antique Weapons & Historical Memorabilia Department at Leclere Auction House for 6 years, and then worked as an antique weapons expert for Aguttes.

Alban joins Auctie's team of experts in antique weapons, to authenticate and estimate your rifles, revolvers, sabers, bayonets and military accessories.

Ambroise de Montigny

Expert in Wines and Spirits

For the past 12 years, Ambroise has been an expert in wines and spirits with the Compagnie Nationale des Experts.

At Auctie's, he is in charge of authenticating and appraising your bottles, whether they are grands crus or table wines.