Who goes first in Modern Art?
CMON English edition
The youngest player holds the first auction, choosing a painting from their hand to offer for sale.
Rule details
The Auctioneer passes the Hammer token left after a painting is sold. The opening bidder and bidding order depend on the auction type.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
Source & edition
- Modern Art — English rulebookCMON · Running auctions · Checked 2026-09-26
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