Sotheby's

In 1973, French sculptor César created his mischievous “broken plate” design, Assiette Brisee, mimicking smashed porcelain on unbroken, pristine crockery. Today, the motif returns – revitalized once again – in a Tiffany & Co. x Fondation César's exclusive homeware collection featured at Sotheby's New York:

The carefully curated 'Fashion Icons' sale includes haute couture from the world's major fashion houses, including over 40 vintage Chanel pieces. Here are 5 of our favorites. https://bit.ly/4gqzniA

The GOAT Collection: Watches and Treasures from Tom Brady brought a total of $9 million at #SothebysNewYork tonight, with all 41 lots sold. The white-glove sale attracted more than 800 participants from 45 countries, with 40% of participants under the age of 40. Read the story behind the auction in the November/December issue of #SothebysMagazine: https://bit.ly/3ZNjAVu

Vintage fashion is easy to source – anyone with a phone that connects to the internet or has 20 minutes to spare on a Saturday can acquire a few beloved vintage pieces. But archival fashion? Archival fashion is an if-you-know-you-know. Here's what you need to know. https://bit.ly/3D1iQ65

A new Sotheby’s initiative in partnership with Luxury Group by Marriott International is offering prospective bidders two exclusive European experiences, each with an itinerary punctuated by sights and surroundings designed to immerse participants in rich cultural histories. Hurry! Bidding ends soon: https://bit.ly/41EOdOj

Apex the Stegosaurus is at the American Museum of Natural History! Read about it in the New York Times here: https://lnkd.in/eV-mRikD

A masterpiece of sound. A treasure that transcends time. The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius—an instrument of extraordinary historical significance—is coming to Sotheby's New York in a one-of-a-kind auction during Masters Week in February 2025. This is a singular opportunity to acquire one of the world’s finest instruments—while directly supporting the next generation of musicians through New England Conservatory of Music. https://bit.ly/3OLZjZP

Collector cars 🤝 Watches. RM Sotheby’s returns to Dubai for its second sale during the busiest season in Dubai’s burgeoning automotive scene—and brings an exceptional selection of watches to the auction block alongside over 40 incredible cars. Visit the public preview this Saturday, 30 November from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST. The sale on 1 December will be held in partnership with the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4953hX8

The world’s most notorious banana sold for $6.2 million in its auction debut last night at #SothebysNewYork. Maurizio Cattelan’s iconoclastic 'Comedian' has captivated the world once again—this time in our salesroom, closing at 6X its estimate of $1 million.   After over 6 minutes of heated bidding, Jen Hua, Deputy Chairman of Sotheby’s Asia and Chairman of Sotheby's China, placed the winning bid on behalf of Justin Sun, Chinese collector and founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON.   Sun remarked, “when I first heard about this work back in 2019, I thought it was pure genius. And when I heard it was back on the market, I knew I had to have it. Cattelan’s humour and sense of adventure strike a strong chord with me, and I’m thrilled to now be its proud owner.”

The first Sotheby’s location in Saudi Arabia brings with it the kingdom’s inaugural international auction, taking place in historic Diriyah, home to a UNESCO heritage site. Titled ‘Origins’, the sale on 8 February 2025 will highlight artworks by both Saudi Arabian artists and leading names in the art world alongside the best of luxury—watches, cars, handbags and sports memorabilia. A public exhibition will take place before the auction from 1–8 February, in a week-long celebration of luxury, art and culture. Our first Sotheby’s office in the kingdom will also open in Riyadh’s Al Faisaliah Tower (designed by Norman Foster and famous for being the first skyscraper built in the country). Stay tuned for more! https://bit.ly/3YTBaq5