Événements passés

The inaugural conference of the Catalogue Raisonné International Society (CRIS), held at Hôtel Drouot during Paris Art Week, convened an international group of scholars, legal experts, and art market professionals to examine the evolving role of catalogues raisonnés. Moderated by Le Monde journalist Harry Bellet and CRIS President Ekaterina Bembel, discussions framed these publications as critical tools at the intersection of scholarship, authentication, and the global art market.

Discussions highlighted the field’s shift toward more data-driven, object-based research, with increasing emphasis on accessibility and digitization. As more catalogues move online, speakers noted both the expanded accessibility of digital formats and ongoing questions around publishing models and long-term sustainability.

Panels also emphasized the importance of diligent research and abundant public-facing information to accomplishing a successful catalogue raisonné. As committees and catalogue authors heavily impact the attribution, valuation, and market confidence surrounding their respective artists, collaboration, a methodological approach to modern technological tools, and an awareness of legal consequences have reshaped producing and maintaining a catalogue raisonné in today’s arts ecosystem.

An informational, thoughtful and international consortium on the methods and best practices surrounding catalogues raisonnés today, the conference ended on a high note – participants will look forward to continuing their conversations at the second iteration, taking place in fall 2026.

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Modération: Harry BELLET, journaliste - Le Monde - Tables rondes I, II, III
Ekaterina BEMBEL, historienne de l’art, CRIS - Table ronde IV

Accueil : 9h30 – 10h
Introduction : 10h – 10h10

Table ronde 1 :« L’évolution du domaine des catalogues raisonnés »
10h15 – 11h15

• Dr. Sharon FLESCHER (États-Unis), historienne de l'art, autrice, Executive Director - International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) (1998-2023)

• Mark EASTMENT (Royaume-Uni), Editorial Director of Museums & Institutional Partnerships - Yale University Press / Intervention online

• David GROSZ (États-Unis), Editorial Director, Chief Digital Officer - Cahiers d'Art Institute

Table ronde 2 :« L’importance des catalogues raisonnés dans le monde de l’art actuel »
11h15 – 12h30

• Carl SCHMITZ (États-Unis), Président - Catalogue Raisonné Scholars Association (CRSA)

• Edith EUSTIS (États-Unis), Senior Vice President, Specialist & Global Head of Research - Sotheby’s New York

• Fabien MIRABAUD (France), Commissaire-priseur - Maison de ventes Mirabaud – Mercier

• Michel MAKET (France), Expert, membre du Syndicat Français des Experts Professionnels (SFEP)

Pause : 12h30 – 14h

Table ronde 3 :« Les comités et les experts en charge des catalogues raisonnés »
14h – 15h30

• Marc RESTELLINI (France), Catalogue raisonné Amedeo Modigliani - Institut Restellini

• Ambre GAUTHIER (France), Archives & Catalogue raisonné Marc Chagall

• Debra BURCHETT-LERE (États-Unis), Sam FrancisFoundation

• Andrea THEIL (États-Unis), Roy Lichtenstein Foundation

• Noémie de YTURBE(France), artiste, autrice de son catalogue raisonné

Table ronde 4 :« Questions juridiques »
15h30 – 17h

• Amanda GRAY (Royaume-Uni), Partner in Mishcon Private - Mishcon de Reya

• Olivier de BAECQUE (France), Avocat à la Cour spécialisé en Droit de l'art - De Baecque – Bellec

• Benjamin DAUCHEZ (France), Notaire spécialisé dans les successions d’artistes - Notaires Quai de la Tournelle