Now playing Next Culture news Royal restoration: Marie Antoinette's private Versailles rooms reopen The tragic queen of France's sanctuary has been refurbished during its seven year closure and is now open to the public once again. 22/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news A woolly good jumper: Princess Diana’s sweater to go under hammer The iconic jumper will headline Sotherby's online Fashion Icons sale in September. 18/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Eternal style icon - Princess Diana's legendary fashion sense explored The late, great royal would have turned 62 on 1 July, had she lived. Euronews Culture looks into why she has always remained such an inspiration for designers and fashionistas across the globe. 01/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Gustav Klimt's final masterpiece breaks European auction record The final work by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has fetched €86 million at auction setting a new record for the most expensive painting ever sold in Europe. 27/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Klimt's last portrait tipped to break European auction record The last portrait painted by Gustav Klimt, "Dame mit Facher" (Lady with a Fan) is up for auction today and it could fetch more than €75 million. 23/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Michael Jordan sweat-stained 1992 'Dream Team' jersey goes on auction Going for auction gold will be a Champion brand 1992 “Dream Team” USA commemorative jersey worn and later signed by Michael Jordan. 22/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Louis Vuitton teams up with Sotheby's for charity bag auction The French fashion house has partnered with the auctioneers to sell a unique collection of 22 of the brand’s artist-designed Artycapucines bags. 19/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Official Banksy exhibition coming to Glasgow Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art set to play host to the elusive artist's first solo show in 14 years from Sunday 18 June. 17/06/2023
Now playing Next Lifestyle World's largest ruby gemstone sells for a record $34.8 million A 55.22 carat ruby named "Estrela de Fura" sold at Sotheby's in New York for $34.8 million, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone. Sotheby's also sold "The Eternal Pink," a rare 10.57-carat diamond for the same price. 11/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news A Bohemian auction: See Freddie Mercury's personal items up for sale Rock band Queen's legendary singer Freddie Mercury's personal belongings are on display at Sotheby's in London ahead of their auction. The collection also provides an intimate look into his life. 04/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Oldest Hebrew Bible in existence sells for €35 million The Codex Sassoon sold for one of the highest prices ever for a manuscript at auction and will be displayed at the ANU Museum in Israel. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Digital works go "Beyond the Screen" at London art show London's HOFA gallery is hosting a new show that puts digital artworks in the spotlight, bridging the gap between the crypto and art worlds. 05/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Queen singer Freddie Mercury's private possessions go to auction Fancy owning one of Freddie Mercury's guitars? Here's your chance. All you need is a spare €100k. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The World's Most Expensive Shoes sell for a record €2 million A quarter century after Michael Jordans's "last dance" with the Chicago Bulls, his sports memorabilia is still making headlines with the latest record-breaking sale of his 1998 Air Jordans. 12/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Be Like Mike? Bidding starts for MJ's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers Nostalgia and celebrity sportwear make a compelling mix for collectors. Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers are all set to become the most expensive shoes ever to be sold at an auction. 05/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'Art Paris' marks 25th anniversary as French market fears tax hike 'Art Paris' runs from 30 March through to 2 April in the French capital. It comes as French artists express concern over an EU tax hike on art sales. 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Mary McCartney exhibition part of Sotheby’s '(Women) Artists’ campaign The artist daughter of Beatle Paul and late photographer Linda McCartney follows in her mother's footsteps with an exhibition featuring images of Kate Moss and Stella McCartney. 08/03/2023