Presentation
Independent auction house founded in 2008, DE BAECQUE & Associés, its ten auctioneers and their teams organize sales in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Versailles.
Thanks to the development of specialized departments and with the support of a network of experts in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, DE BAECQUE & Associés has ranked among the top 20 auction houses in France since 2019. In 2025, with a total hammer price of €21.7 million, the auction house maintained its 15th position nationwide and confirmed its role as a key player in France.
The auctioneers at DE BAECQUE & Associés operate throughout France and Europe, advising private individuals and collectors in managing or appraising their collections, organizing auctions, handling estate divisions, or conducting insurance inventories.
From the discovery of forgotten masterpieces to the enhancement of art collections, the attention given to each object is at the heart of the daily work of the DE BAECQUE & Associés teams.
AUCTIONS
Etienne de Baecque, Géraldine d’Ouince, and Jean-Marie Sarrau, licensed auctioneers united by their shared passion for objects, organize auctions in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Versailles. Public voluntary auctions are unique meeting moments where the extraordinary meets the ordinary, where collectors and bargain hunters come together in search of rare pieces or great deals.
They are also the most transparent way to sell or acquire property. Drawing on their respective experience, Etienne de Baecque and his partners are available to provide valuations of your collections for sale or insurance purposes, and to advise you on estate divisions, donations, or any other matters. They also assist you in building your collections and guide your purchases to help you seize the best opportunities in the art market.
EXPERTISE AND SPECIALTIES
Our auctioneers welcome you every Monday, by appointment, for free appraisals of your property in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Versailles. Supported by their teams, they ensure that every stage—from valuation to the settlement of a potential sale—meets your expectations.
Specialized staff and a broad network of experts and consultants provide their skills and expertise to maximize the value of the assets entrusted to us. In addition to furniture and traditional works of art, DE BAECQUE & Associés organizes sales across many specialties: books, militaria, contemporary art and design, textiles, vintage, Art Deco, and more.
PARIS – LYON – MARSEILLE – VERSAILLES… AND BEYOND
Paris
In Paris, our offices, located in a former shop on Boulevard Raspail, welcome collectors and art lovers for exhibitions, appraisals, and valuations in complete confidentiality. Four auctioneers are available for valuations, appraisals, and inventories in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Our auctioneers in Paris:
Géraldine d’Ouince – Partner Auctioneer
Etienne de Baecque – Partner Auctioneer
Vincent de Muizon – Auctioneer
Hugues Vuillefroy de Silly – Auctioneer
Versailles
In Versailles, the auction house moved in 2025 to the Hôtel des Chevau-Légers. Covering 700 m², with two auction rooms and located in the historic heart of one of the most famous French cities in the world, this venue provides an exceptional setting for prestigious and collectible auctions.
Our auctioneers in Versailles:
Géraldine d’Ouince – Partner Auctioneer
Etienne de Baecque – Partner Auctioneer
Vincent de Muizon – Auctioneer
Hugues Vuillefroy de Silly – Auctioneer
Hôtel des Chevau-Légers
3 impasse des Chevau-Légers
78000 Versailles
Tel: +33 1 39 50 69 82
Email: versailles@debaecque.fr
Lyon
In Lyon, auctions take place in a 700 m² space in the heart of the 6th arrondissement (Foch metro). Behind the façade of a beautiful classical building, DE BAECQUE & Associés has transformed a former textile factory with a shed roof into a modern and bright auction house.
Since March 2021, the house has strengthened its presence with an additional auction facility in Lyon-Villeurbanne. Three auctioneers are available for valuations, inventories, and estate management.
Our auctioneers in Lyon:
Etienne de Baecque – Partner Auctioneer
Jean-Marie Sarrau – Partner Auctioneer
Marie de Buyer – Auctioneer
Lyon–Villeurbanne
The annex auction house, located in the Soie district, allows optimal storage of lots and hosts regular and catalogued sales.
Address:
140 rue de la Poudrette
69100 Villeurbanne
Tel: +33 4 78 65 16 96
Email: lyon@debaecque.fr
Lot collection: open to the public by appointment only on Thursdays and Fridays.
Marseille
In Marseille, the auction house is located in the heart of the 6th arrondissement, in a former 800 m² factory. The acquisition of the Leclère auction house business ensured the continuity of operations. A large main room hosts exhibitions and prestigious sales, while a second 300 m² warehouse nearby allows optimal storage of lots. Two auctioneers are at your service.
Our auctioneers in Marseille:
Etienne de Baecque – Partner Auctioneer
Jean-Baptiste Renart – Auctioneer
Thibault Delestrade – Auctioneer
DE BAECQUE & Associés – RIVIERA
Cannes – Nice – Monaco
Emmanuelle Votat – Partner Auctioneer
+33 (0)6 15 55 44 50
evb@debaecque.fr
Our auctioneers also meet you throughout the regions during our traveling appraisal days, whose locations and dates you can find online