True to its spirit of innovation and its constant attention to developments in the art market, Artcurial is organising, for the first time, an auction entirely dedicated to ceramics. Entitled Earth and Fire: Ceramics, the sale will take place on 23 October, coinciding with Ceramic Art Fair + Glass and Art Basel Paris. This auction marks an important milestone in the institutional and market recognition of ceramics, a medium that has experienced a strong resurgence of interest among collectors and art enthusiasts in recent years. Through a carefully curated selection, Earth and Fire: Ceramics will highlight the richness and diversity of ceramic practice, spanning formal experimentation, artisanal heritage, and sculptural expression. Bringing together emerging artists and leading figures, the sale will offer a unique dialogue between generations and artistic sensibilities. Works by Carolein Smit, Kim Simonsson, Elmar Trenkwalder, and Betty Woodman will be presented alongside creations by Jacques Blin, Georges Jouve, and Pol Chambost, illustrating the diversity of languages and aesthetics that define the field today. Classical ceramics, Japanese ceramics, and contemporary craft will all be represented through a selection of unique works. The sale has been curated by Jean-Marc Dimanche, co-founder of Ceramic Brussels alongside Gilles Parmentier.