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Modernités / Contemporary

Modernités / Contemporary

Sotheby's evening sales of modern and contemporary art live from Paris and London reach $90.4 million

The auction on October 21 was marked by the record sale of Show me the Monet, a painting by Banksy, which, after almost 10 minutes of auctioning, reached a price of 9.8 million euros. This is the second most expensive sale of Banksy's works. The first was called Devolved...

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Modern and Contemporary Art sales

Modern and Contemporary Art sales

On the program: "Show me the Monet" by Banksy alongside important works by Picasso, Picabia, Basquiat, Riley, Miró and many others.

On October 21, 2020, you will be able to attend a new sales method adapted to sanitary restrictions. In fact, two live auctions will take place in Paris and London. So we have modern and contemporary works, such as Banksy's The Show me the Monet, which is a dissident version...

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From Japan with Love

From Japan with Love

Sotheby’s London’s first-ever sale dedicated to contemporary Japanese printmakers celebrates the pioneers of the Neo-Pop movement and explores their global influence. Prints and multiples by world-renowned artists such as Yoshimoto Nara, Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama shed light on kawaii culture and more, while provocative photographs by artists from Nobuyoshi Araki to Rinko Kawauchi unveil shibari philosophies. Altogether these works bring subcultures from otaku to kinbaku to London, from Japan with love.

For the first time, Sotheby's London is collaborating with famous Japanese engravers such as Yoshimoto Nara, Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama, known for their Kawaii culture but also for their very daring works, offbeat of this "cute" spirit. We open the door to a...

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Prada: Tools of Memory

Prada: Tools of Memory

Clothes are objects of desire that remind us of emotion and experience: tools of memory of a precise moment within fashion and time, that on this occasion can help the future.

Fashion has a duty not only to reflect the era, but also to help shape it, to be a useful and meaningful tool, to influence change. Fashion not only imprints itself and represents the years in which it evolves, but also helps to influence it. Appearance This year's theme...

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$85 Million Bacon Ushers in a New Era of Evening Auctions

$85 Million Bacon Ushers in a New Era of Evening Auctions

Sotheby’s realized a new record! 

Our famous auction house, Sotheby’s, debuted an innovative new format for the live auction events. Led by three private collections, The Ginny Williams Collection, The Collection of Harry W. And Mary Margaret Anderson and the Vanguard Spirit : Modern and Surrealist...

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MayDay : Covid-19 Collecte

MayDay : Covid-19 Collecte

Sotheby's and Google works together to support the International Rescue Committee

With the importance of joining forces more apparent than ever, Sotheby’s has partnered with Google to support the International Rescue Committee with a unique fundraising effort to support those impacted hardest by the spread of COVID-19. In this time of separation and social-distancing, Sotheby’s and Google are coming together virtually to raise much-needed funds for the International...

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Contemporary Art - Evening Sale

Contemporary Art - Evening Sale

After numerous successful auctions dedicated to Contemporary Art, Sotheby's Paris brought together a new collection of post-war and contemporary art. The sale took place in two sessions at the prestigious Sotheby's France Galerie Charpentier in the capital’s rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and once again the world-famous auction house excelled in the sale of contemporary art. Artists...

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The Lalanne Universe : Claude François-Xavier Lalanne Collection

The Lalanne Universe : Claude François-Xavier Lalanne Collection

On October 23 rd and 24 th a magnificent and truly exceptional sale featuring pieces belonging to the renowned Lalanne couple took place at the Sotheby's Paris auction house located at 76 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré facing the Elysée Palace. The sale was a resounding success with not only the highest price for a sale at Sotheby's Paris but also record bids with 24 at over a million. ...

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Modernities - Impressionist & Modern Art

Modernities - Impressionist & Modern Art

On the occasion of the capital’s International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC), Sotheby's presented its third edition entitled Modernities. Considered to be one of the Parisian auction house’s most iconic sales, the exhibition was held from October 16 th 2019 and achieved record sales. Etienne Hellman, Modernities Sales Manager at Sotheby's France says “With a selection of modern, post-war...

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Claudia Cardinale: Dressing a Star

Claudia Cardinale: Dressing a Star

Sotheby’s was truly honoured to organise the sale of Claudia Cardinale’s personal wardrobe. The internationally renowned French-speaking Italian/Tunisian actress is best known thanks to her appearances in such films as Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958), The Leopard (1963) and Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). This online sale paid tribute not only to the actress but also to Italian...

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