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This 1,000-year-old bronze astrolabe could fetch millions at auction
The bronze astrolabe, originating from the 9th and 10th century Baghdad, forms part of the Sotheby’s ‘Arts of the Islamic World and India’ sale in London.
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The Macallan Adami 1926 is believed to be world’s ‘most sought-after’ bottle of Scotch.
Picasso masterpiece could sell for over €113 million at auction
The 1932 oil painting will be the focal point of a two-day auction event at Sotheby's in New York in November, featuring artworks from the Emily Fisher Landau collection.
Rare portraits of ill-fated Arctic expedition crew up for auction
A haunting set of portraits being sold at Sotheby's offer a fascinating glimpse into a tragic chapter of Arctic exploration history.
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WATCH: A lifetime of Freddie Mercury's possessions on display
The vast collection of the singer's personal belongings, which had been left to Mercury's close friend Mary Austin, had remained undisturbed in his west London mansion for 30 years since his death in 1991.
Ring worn and designed by 2Pac sells for record-breaking €900,000
In a special auction marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the legendary rap icon Tupac Shakur's gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring has been sold for a staggering $1 million (€900,000).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of Princess Diana's favourite dresses going up for auction
One of Princess Diana's favourite dresses is going up for auction at Sotheby's on 27 January and is expected to fetch between €73,000 and €110,000.
New York artist turns street scenes into miniature art objects
From the streets to Sotheby's auctions... New York artist turns hip-hop scenes and street corners into miniature art objects.
Hammer goes down on the bollocks: Sex Pistols art goes on sale
It’s anarchy in the UK.
Well, at Sotheby’s at least.
Buzz Aldrin's moon landing jacket sells for €2.7 million at auction
The jacket worn by Buzz Aldrin on his historic mission to the moon has become the most valuable American space artefact ever sold at auction. But how much did it go for?
57 years unseen: Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud goes on sale
The long unseen portrait of artist Lucian Freud by his close friend Francis Bacon, estimated at more than £35 million (€41 million) is the central piece of a Sotheby's art sale on 29 June
Shakespeare First Folio copy estimated to sell for $2.5m at Sotheby's
An original edition of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, often referred to as the most important book in English literature, will be auctioned next month in New York and estimated to sell for $2.5m
Picasso, Rothko and Warhol for sale after billionaire couple's divorce
Real estate mogul Harry Macklowe's divorce from wife Linda has resulted in a potentially record-breaking Sotheby's auction of world-class art.
Botticelli's Jesus Christ portrait in record books after €40m sale
'Man of Sorrows' went on sale at Sotheby's New York on January 27, exceeding even the highest of expert deal estimates by millions of euros.
Sotheby's third 'Stone' series centres on Italy, mixing old with new
Bidding for the 'Stone III' sale closes on Wednesday evening and can be followed online.