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Discover the Secrets of the 350-Year-Old Spice Cabinet

Discover the Secrets of the 350-Year-Old Spice Cabinet

Uncover the history of the Symon and Rebeckah Horne cabinet, a masterpiece of American craftsmanship. Explore its story at Sotheby's! #SothebysNewYork Sotheby’s(@sothebys). original sound - Sotheby’s. Conservator and paint analyst Susan Buck reveals how the Symon and Rebeckah Horne cabinet carries a complete physical record of how it was ...

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Modern Evening Auction Highlights: Chagall & Picasso Masterpieces

Modern Evening Auction Highlights: Chagall & Picasso Masterpieces

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Sotheby’s London: A Record-Setting Modern & Contemporary Auction

Sotheby’s London: A Record-Setting Modern & Contemporary Auction

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Sotheby's sells most expensive modern art ever sold at auction

Sotheby's sells most expensive modern art ever sold at auction

Headlining the series is our marquee sale, Master Paintings & Sculpture Part 1, and The One, a curated sale that brings together a group of extraordinary objects and works of art spanning the annals of history. | Sotheby's

Headlining the series is our marquee sale, Master Paintings & Sculpture Part 1, and The One, a curated sale that brings together a group of extraordinary objects and works of art spanning the annals of history. | Sotheby's

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Sotheby’s annual Natural History sale presents a carefully curated selection of fossils, minerals, and meteorites, among other natural wonders. | Sotheby's

Sotheby’s annual Natural History sale presents a carefully curated selection of fossils, minerals, and meteorites, among other natural wonders. | Sotheby's

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The Kiddell Collection housed at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London was loaned from @sothebys auction house and contains many artworks that are fakes, forgeries, and reproductions. This expansive learning resource helps students understand how to authenticate works of art and spot misattributions. Learn more from Elisabeth Bogdan, Subject Leader: History of Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. #ArtHistory #KiddellCollection #Art #SothebysInstitute #ArtEducation | Sotheby's Institute of Art

The Kiddell Collection housed at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London was loaned from @sothebys auction house and contains many artworks that are fakes, forgeries, and reproductions. This expansive learning resource helps students understand how to authenticate works of art and spot misattributions. Learn more from Elisabeth Bogdan, Subject Leader: History of Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. #ArtHistory #KiddellCollection #Art #SothebysInstitute #ArtEducation | Sotheby's Institute of Art

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Bid for Luxury Aboard Ritz-Carlton’s Superyacht Luminara

Bid for Luxury Aboard Ritz-Carlton’s Superyacht Luminara

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Explore Contemporary Art at Sotheby's New York

Explore Contemporary Art at Sotheby's New York

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Sotheby's sells most expensive modern art ever sold at auction

Sotheby's sells most expensive modern art ever sold at auction

Headlining the series is our marquee sale, Master Paintings & Sculpture Part 1, and The One, a curated sale that brings together a group of extraordinary objects and works of art spanning the annals of history. | Sotheby's

Headlining the series is our marquee sale, Master Paintings & Sculpture Part 1, and The One, a curated sale that brings together a group of extraordinary objects and works of art spanning the annals of history. | Sotheby's

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Sotheby’s annual Natural History sale presents a carefully curated selection of fossils, minerals, and meteorites, among other natural wonders. | Sotheby's

Sotheby’s annual Natural History sale presents a carefully curated selection of fossils, minerals, and meteorites, among other natural wonders. | Sotheby's

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What makes an icon? In ‘Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History,’ we trace the stories behind 100 of the most celebrated objects to have passed through Sotheby’s—from SUE, the 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, to Maurizio Cattelan’s sensational banana. Tap the link in bio to purchase your copy and RSVP for our global discussion series. | Sotheby's

What makes an icon? In ‘Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History,’ we trace the stories behind 100 of the most celebrated objects to have passed through Sotheby’s—from SUE, the 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, to Maurizio Cattelan’s sensational banana. Tap the link in bio to purchase your copy and RSVP for our global discussion series. | Sotheby's

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Explore the next auction in our Arcade sale series, showcasing a diverse range of items from furniture and decorative arts, to jewelry and paintings. Many lots offered with no reserve. | Sotheby's

Explore the next auction in our Arcade sale series, showcasing a diverse range of items from furniture and decorative arts, to jewelry and paintings. Many lots offered with no reserve. | Sotheby's

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Register to bid in our Important Americana sale, featuring American furniture, folk art, ceramics and more from the 18th and 19th centuries. | Sotheby's

Register to bid in our Important Americana sale, featuring American furniture, folk art, ceramics and more from the 18th and 19th centuries. | Sotheby's

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History was made at Sotheby's New York as the stegosaurus known as “Apex” sold for an incredible $44.6 million, setting a new auction record for the most valuable fossil ever sold. This magnificent dinosaur captured the attention of bidders worldwide during the Natural History sale. Congratulations to all involved in this extraordinary moment! https://s.sir.com/3LxYx0W | Sotheby's International Realty

History was made at Sotheby's New York as the stegosaurus known as “Apex” sold for an incredible $44.6 million, setting a new auction record for the most valuable fossil ever sold. This magnificent dinosaur captured the attention of bidders worldwide during the Natural History sale. Congratulations to all involved in this extraordinary moment! https://s.sir.com/3LxYx0W | Sotheby's International Realty

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This thoughtfully curated sale showcases clothing worn by iconic cultural figures and features only the finest examples of fashion created throughout history. | Sotheby's

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Pharaohs, Gods, Philosophers and Saints: the history of civilisation in eight magnificent sculptures. http://bit.ly/31CWf8B | Sotheby's

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From historical documents to contemporary first editions, explore Sotheby's exceptional collection of books and manuscripts. | Sotheby's

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These three exceptional seals rank among the most important historical objects – of any period or geographical region – ever to come to auction, and they have never before appeared together. Individually, the trio comprise of the only surviving Ming dynasty imperial seal belonging to the Empress Wen, the largest seal ever carved for the Kangxi Emperor and the seal of Emperor Qianlong inscribed with language legitimising his rule. Together, they chart the defining moments of Chinese imperial hist

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Own a piece of sports history. Discover game worn jerseys and sports memorabilia from some of the world’s greatest athletes, with many lots starting at $1. | Sotheby's

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From opulent creations by renowned jewellery houses to striking statement pieces, explore Sotheby's November auctions. | Sotheby's

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Visit Sotheby's new home at the historic Breuer building. Explore exhibitions featuring masterworks from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. | Sotheby's

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What can a painting tell you about its history? From ultraviolet light to provenance, Sotheby’s Old Master Paintings Specialist David Pollack reveals the intriguing processes experts use to uncover a masterpiece’s hidden secrets. The “How To” series is presented in partnership with Genesis House | Sotheby's

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Floor after floor of the storied Breuer building, Sotheby’s new global headquarters, is filled with more than 700 works from some of the greatest names in art history. Visit 945 Madison Avenue before 18 November to discover masterpieces, pivotal works, and hidden gems spanning centuries, including highlights from The Leonard A. Lauder Collection, The Cindy and Jay Pritzker Collection, and Exquisite Corpus, one of the foremost private collections of Surrealist art. More info at the link in bio. |

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🔷🔷The colour blue has, throughout history, evoked a range of feelings and alluded to myriad connotations, from the divine to the deepest mysteries of nature. Anchoring this season's Hong Kong Luxury Week, 'The De Beers Blue' is an extraordinary 15.10-carat step-cut blue diamond that has been recently cut from an exceptional rough stone discovered in April 2021. In its masterfully crafted, newly formed state, it now re-emerges as the largest vivid blue diamond ever to appear at auction and the

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Abu Dhabi just made history 👀✨ Sotheby’s has officially brought $1 billion worth of fine art and luxury to the capital - for either exhibit or sale - at the first-ever Collectors’ Week, in partnership with @abudhabiretail 📍 The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort 🗓️ 2–5 December 🎟️ Free entry This marks the first-ever luxury auction series in the Middle East, featuring jewellery, watches, handbags, collector cars, and real estate, with additional luxury items available for private sale. “This p

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Unveiling one of the most impressive artifacts of human history and culture: More than 1,000 years old, the Codex Sassoon Hebrew Bible puts an end to the great “silent period,” during which virtually no Hebrew literature survives—from the last of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the second century until the ninth century. “Codex Sassoon marks a critical turning point in how we perceive the history of the Divine word across thousands of years, and is a transformative witness to how the Hebrew Bible has in

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In the Sotheby’s Archives, Benjamin Doller pages through decades of historic catalogues, revisiting the landmark sales that shaped the Icons: Back to Madison exhibition. As we continue to celebrate our new global headquarters at the Breuer Building, this exhibition signals Sotheby’s return to Madison Avenue for the first time since 1980. Plan your visit to our exhibitions from 13-21 December. Tap the link in bio to reserve an entry time. | Sotheby's

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Own a piece of history! Bid on couture, jewelry & art from Doris Brynner's iconic collection Inspired by friendships with Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor & legendary designers What treasure will you take home? | Sotheby's

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Every element of your timepiece receives the same meticulous attention we bring to the world’s finest collections. | Sotheby's

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Join Henry Howard-Sneyd, Vice Chairman of Asian Art, as he explores the history of the Mahin Banu 'Grape' Dish. Previously loaned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum, this magnificent and storied porcelain dish will be offered on 17 March during the New York sale of Important Chinese Works of Art. | Sotheby's

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Last chance to bid on one-of-a-kind pieces of animation history! Sotheby's AnimAID: The Art of Animation auction, benefitting animation industry families impacted by the devastating LA wildfires, ends May 6! https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2025/animaid-the-art-of-animation | Sony Pictures Animation

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BREAKING NEWS: For the first time in auction history, Sotheby’s will offer ‘without reserve’ a highly important 102.39-carat D Colour Flawless Oval Diamond. This means that the highest bid will be the winning bid, regardless of its amount or the intrinsic value of the stone itself. No diamond of this calibre – or indeed any work of art of this importance and value – has ever been offered this way. The 102.39-carat diamond is perfect according to every critical criteria and will be offered in a s

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History was made during the first ever auction at the Breuer Building. The November sale of Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece ‘Bildnis Elisabeth Lederer (Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer)’ from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection was your favorite Sotheby’s moment of the year—and for good reason. Watch the full bidding war for the most valuable work of modern art – and the second most valuable work of art period – ever sold in the finale of #SothebysWrapped🎁. More than 25,000 visitors attended the preview e

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Jewellery tells the narrative of our history; they connect the past, the present, and the future. Precious metals and gemstones are nature's finest miracles not simply because of their dazzling beauty and rarity, but also because their inherent and enduring properties can offer a tangible link across successive generations. This single beautiful object is just the beginning, a future heirloom that becomes greater than its practical value, as its significance is magnified when it is passed down f

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The world’s oldest charity auction and most renowned wine auction. | Sotheby's

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The world’s oldest charity auction and most renowned wine auction. | Sotheby's

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