The proximity of Italy and the steady local presence of connoisseurs from all continents help to support auctions in the face of highly active international professionals and collectors for high-quality artworks. With the assistance of Éric Turquin (paintings) and Benjamin Peronnet (drawings), who are both experts and have experience in Anglo-Saxon auction houses, Monaco has had some great auction successes.

A few examples include 

a small, extremely rare portrait drawing by François Clouet (1510–1572), reasonably estimated to fetch €100,000–150,000, was quickly snapped up for €810,000.

A series of decorative canvases by Gaspard Dughet (1615–1675) broke records by selling for €370,000.

A “caprice” by Bernardo Bellotto (1721–1780) remained in the collection of an art lover in the Principality following lively bidding that finished at €830,000.