Three thousand years of human genius — from the workshops of Amarna to the foundries of Paris — authenticated, insured and delivered by hand. ICONIC places museum-calibre sculpture, paintings and antiquities into the world's most discerning private collections.
High Renaissance · 1501–1504
David, Michelangelo Buonarroti
Carrara marble · 5.17 m · Galleria dell'Accademia
Each work carries a documented chain of ownership, a condition report and a curator's appraisal. Select any piece to study it at full resolution.
A curatorial journey through nine defining eras — the origins, materials and techniques of each, the landmark work that defines it, and what authenticated pieces from that period command on today's market.
Market figures are indicative ranges for authenticated, legally exportable works of comparable type and quality, informed by public auction records. They are not an appraisal or an offer. Landmark museum pieces shown are illustrative and are not for sale.
Principal Curator & Head of Acquisitions
“A great object should arrive with its whole story intact — who made it, who loved it, and why it endures.”
Tell us which work has caught your eye — or what you are searching for. Kim Abbott responds personally to every inquiry, usually within one business day.