Three heart-shaped fancy colored diamonds at Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction Sotheby’s Fancy colored diamonds make up the top five lots for Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction to be held December 9. In keeping with the holiday spirit, three of these diamonds boast heart shapes. The live sale […]
Sotheby’s and Christie’s Look to Luxury as a Coronavirus Antidote
LONDON — Twenty years ago, Sotheby’s and Christie’s made money by auctioning art. And that was about it. Now, in a process fast-forwarded by the coronavirus pandemic, technology is transforming these venerable names into very different-looking businesses. Luxury is making that difference. Sotheby’s, under the tech-savvy ownership of […]
Beastie Boys’ Mike D on the Hester Diamond Estate Sale at Sotheby’s
Living Room_2.jpg Before he was Mike D of the Beastie Boys, Michael Diamond was best known as the son of Harold and Hester Diamond. “My mom and dad were completely integrated into the New York City contemporary art world before I was born,” says Diamond of his dealer-collector parents. “Quite […]
Sotheby’s London Unveils Retail Space, Offering an Array of Collectible Items
Artist Bouke de Vries attends the launch of a new exhibition by Adrian Sassoon marking the opening of the new Showroom at Sotheby’s on September 28, 2020 in London. Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sotheby’s Text size Sotheby’s is diving further into the retail world with the opening Monday of a […]
Sotheby’s to Auction Rare Artist-Designed Nike Sneakers
This week, Sotheby’s put up eight rare works for sale as part of an online auction. While estimated price points ranging up to the high five figures for objects designed by notable artists may not stand out amid the famous auction house’s offerings, the particular medium might: Nike sneakers. Titled […]