In 1850, Mr. Goupil established Goupil & Cie and rapidly developed premises across Paris, on Boulevard Montmartre, Rue Chaptal, and Avenue de L’Opéra, becoming the center of attention of the mid-19^th century art enthusiasts and connoisseurs.

Founded on his remarkable success, under the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, Goupil & Cie crossed the Atlantic in the mid-1850s, when Léon, oldest son of Mr. Goupil, spearheaded the growth of the company on Broadway in New York City.

The expansion of Goupil & Cie kept accelerating at an incredible pace, starting with the Hague salesroom in the early 1860s. In 1865, during the Victorian era, Goupil & Cie crossed the channel to London and reached another pivotal milestone by installing its exhibition and salesroom on Southampton Street. Goupil & Cie rapidly outgrew the location due to its flourishing reputation amongst collectors and critics, which finally brought it to the beautiful flagship at Bedford Street.

The fame of the company kept travelling across the globe, reaching all the way to Melbourne in 1880 participating in the first International Exposition in the Southern Hemisphere, that took place at the freshly completed Royal Exhibition Building.

Following the major transitions and evolution of the long 20^th Century, Goupil & Cie brought about a new momentum leading to its international backdrop today. Goupil & Cie stands for one of the most exclusive auction houses in the world by bringing its passion for art work and exceptional contemporary pieces to its global clients.