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Step inside Roy Lichtenstein’s Southampton studio—a space frozen in time, marked by his spirit. From his early experiments in abstraction to his signature Pop aesthetic and introspective ‘Reflections’ series, these works, some created in this very studio, span four decades of reinvention. "I don’t feel bound by a pop direction—I feel I could go anywhere." — Roy Lichtenstein From Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein’s personal collection, 43 works come to auction offering an intimate look at the visionary’s creative evolution. Discover ‘Roy’s Lichtensteins: Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein’ this May at the #SothebysNewYork Contemporary Evening & Day Auctions. https://bit.ly/42idHAU Presented in partnership with CELINE Art © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein

I’m delighted to have had the opportunity to be in the United Arab Emirates last week for the unveiling of the world’s rarest diamonds, namely ‘The Mediterranean Blue’, a supremely rare and exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue diamond weighing 10.03 carats. It’s estimated at US$20 million / CHF 18 million, and will make its auction debut in the High Jewelry Sale at Sotheby’s Geneva on 13 May.   Sotheby’s hosted the exhibition in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and the blue diamond was on view for the first time ever at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, a visionary non-profit institution on Abu Dhabi’s landmark Saadiyat Island Cultural District.   Alongside this exhibition, we also showcased an unparalleled collection of diamonds, many of which are available for private sale, including the largest flawless diamond in the world, the largest vivid orangey pink diamond ever graded, the second largest red diamond known to exist… and several diamonds over 100 carats..!   Congratulations to the teams who collaborated on this incredible project!

Many thanks to Karine Szegedi for hosting this panel at Watches and Wonders yesterday. It was a pleasure to be part of it and share some insights on what we’re seeing in the auction and fixed price channels at Sotheby's.

As we step into the second quarter of 2025, I’m excited to introduce a new monthly series where I’ll be sharing highlights from Sotheby’s and beyond. Read and subscribe below.

📣 Sotheby's is nominated for The Webby Awards in 5 categories 📣 The Banana That Broke the Internet. The Harry Potter First Edition Worth $100,000. The 1980s NYC Subway Experience with Keith Haring's Original Drawings. These are just a few of the stories we shared last year about the incredible objects and works of art that come through our doors every day. Stay tuned for more in 2025! Vote for all of your favorites at the links below before 17 April: Unscripted Video (The Banana That Broke the Internet) https://lnkd.in/eZz3Kiij General Social Media in Art & Culture (Keith Haring’s NYC Subway Drawings) https://lnkd.in/e6tCtXdA Best Use of Vertical Video (Why is This Harry Potter First Edition Worth $100,000?) https://lnkd.in/g3SVwgNu Short-form Social Video in Arts & Entertainment (Meet the Auctioneer: Phyllis Kao) https://lnkd.in/ehZU2QCi Short-form Social Video in Culture & Lifestyle (Keith Haring’s NYC Subway Drawings) https://lnkd.in/gxN5wmJk

From insights on market trends to buyer demographics, our Annual Wine and Spirits Market Report provides a comprehensive review and analysis of our global wine and spirits business. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/edCscFin

There’s a reason Carlo Rambaldi was known as the ‘Monster Maker’ in Hollywood. The legendary special effects artist—and three-time Academy Award winner—brought to life some of cinemas most unforgettable creatures—like ‘E.T.’ In the latest episode of Cassandra Explains It All, Sotheby’s Cassandra Hatton presents the original E.T. body model from Rambaldi’s collection that was used in Steven Spielberg’s timeless film, which stars in our upcoming auction, “There Are Such Things: 20th Century Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy on Screen.” Hurry! Discover the auction before it ends Thursday 3 April at 2:00PM ET: https://lnkd.in/edYwHHiQ

The #SothebysHongKong Modern & Contemporary Sales, presented in partnership with CELINE, wrapped up this past weekend with a total of $366.5 million HKD and a 94.2% sell-through rate overall. The Evening Auction started strong with a record for Li Hei Di’s 'Drifted Petals on Her Lifted Mound' at $1.4 million HKD, while Western masters led the top lots—Marc Chagall’s 'Fleurs de printemps' set a new Asia benchmark at $34.5 million HKD, with records also for Henry Moore and Günther Förg. The excitement carried into the Day Auction, where Vietnamese modern art stole the show—Le Thi Luu’s 'Untitled' hammered at $2.9 million HKD, nearly five times its estimate, while Camille Claudel’s 'La profonde pensée' set an Asia auction record at $3 million HKD. You can watch all the action from the Evening Auction on our YouTube now: https://lnkd.in/eibjyKYF

The #SothebysHongKong Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction is now on YouTube, presented in partnership with CELINE. Watch the bidding battles from the full auction featuring works by Chagall, Picasso and more: https://lnkd.in/gdsFHkzq

This month’s #SothebysNewYork Asian Art Week auctions marked one of the highest totals in the series' history, totaling $40.9 million. The week saw record-breaking performances across multiple categories. Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art led with $16.8 million, setting 9 artist records. Chinese Art reached $16.2 million, with works from museum groups like the Carnegie Museum of Art and Newark Museum of Art. Bidding came from over 35 countries, showing global interest. A standout work was Jagdish Swaminathan’s 'Homage to Solzhenitsyn', which sold for $4.7 million—more than double its estimate. For full results, visit our auction catalogues: https://bit.ly/3Y5MyhO