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Introducing Sotheby's Sealed | The Gem Drop, a monthly release of three high-quality gemstones priced between $20,000-120,000. Sold loose or very simply mounted, the stones will be auctioned via #SothebysSealed each month. What would you create with a pair of diamonds? An emerald? Unbranded stones offer a unique opportunity: to transform them into a piece that is personal and specialized for you. And the possibilities are endless. Discover June’s Gem Drop and let your imagination run wild. https://bit.ly/3VUXNZO

Marking the first ever #SothebysSealed fine art auction, this is Yayoi Kusama’s ’Phantom Polka Dots of Fate.’ This work explores Kusama’s lifelong themes of infinity and cosmic fascination, rendered in her signature yellow and black palette. There is no buyers’ premium and the final sale price remains confidential. Bidding is now open and starts at no reserve: https://bit.ly/3VspWGg

Marking the first ever #SothebysSealed fine art auction, this is Yayoi Kusama’s ’Phantom Polka Dots of Fate.’ A mesmerizing addition to Kusama's series of standing mirror rooms, the work was crafted in 2021 and integrates LED lights with her iconic polka-dot motif. ’Phantom Polka Dots of Fate’ invites viewers into a pentagonal chamber, where mirrored and transparent sides reflect and reveal three tentacle-like forms illuminated from within. On view alongside our Modern & Contemporary exhibition at #SothebysLondon, bidding opens Tuesday 18 June at no reserve. There’s also zero buyer’s premium for Sealed Auctions, and the final sale price remains confidential. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VMfT0i

The first ever #SothebysSealed fine art auction is coming soon... In our Sealed Auctions, bidders can place as many bids as they would like while the sale is open, and are able to see where their bid ranks compared to other bidders, but only the highest bidder can see the top bid. A private and competitive alternative to our traditional auctions, there is no buyers’ premium for Sealed Auctions, and the final sale price remains confidential. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3KNxTkE

The next chapter for trading cards is here! Sotheby’s and Fanatics will collaborate on a series of dedicated live and online auctions showcasing the rarest and most covetable trading cards across all sports on the market, valued at $100,000 and above. Stay tuned for more info on the first auction in New York this September: https://bit.ly/3z0Pwe8

Our first live Singapore Spirits Auction: Fine and Rare Whisky is coming up on 9 June at the Conrad Singapore Orchard. Don't miss this! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3wVZIUB Starting the auction is the Karuizawa 1965 Japonisme, and extremely highly sought after Karuizawa that was born from the blend of two 50 year old single casks. We then have a variety of Karuizawa Geisha, and as always, some individual 36 views of Mount Fuji for collectors who want to fill the gaps in their series. Moving on to Yamazaki, we have some of the most sought after Yamazaki Single casks that one could hope to see in an auction, including the famous cask #3T70070, a.k.a. the elephant.

Very proud to be bringing an incredible collection of watches from Sylvester Stallone to the auction room at Sotheby's with Sly’s art advisor Ralph DeLuca: https://lnkd.in/eDi8pkPd

For centuries, the UK has been a melting-pot for artists. This summer we’re celebrating its magnetic spirit with ‘London: An Artistic Crossroads’ at Sotheby’s. The exhibition brings together a remarkable group of works from twelve museums across the country to shine a spotlight on the UK as a global center of art. From Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger to Francis Bacon, all works are by artists who spent time in or called this country home. Free and open to the public in our New Bond Street galleries from 25 May - 5 July, come see the works together for the first time ever, alongside the London Summer Sales, and learn more about the exhibition below. In partnership with Art UK and English Heritage #SothebysLondon https://bit.ly/3yw02K7

Come spend Friday night with us in London! Join us for an evening of art and culture, curated by Dame Shirley Bassey with live performances by Braimah Kanneh Mason and Plinio Fernandes performing Through the Noise.

We’re dropping the hammer on Buyer’s Premiums, making the most significant changes to our fee structure in more than 40 years. Starting today, we’ve reduced the BP by 26% on almost everything we sell. The new rate is 20% on purchases of a hammer value up to $6 million – and 10% of the portion of the hammer price above $6 million. Start bidding now on Sothebys.com to take advantage. For more information: https://bit.ly/44M7Gfp