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Sotheby’s Publishes 2024 Report, Citing $6B Revenues
Sotheby’s has finally revealed that it earned $6 billion in sales in 2024, making it the most successful auction house.
In a press call on Thursday, Sotheby’s announced that it had made a total of $6 billion in sales in 2024. This was…
Sotheby’s Reveals Linup For Saudi Auction
Sotheby's has revealed the lineup of works up for sale at the upcoming inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia.
Titled "Origins", the two-day evening auction will open on February 8th. It will occur at the historic town of Diriyah, a UNESCO…
BRAFA 2025: Where Art Meets Innovation in a Groundbreaking 70th Edition
From January 26 to February 2, 2025, Brussels will showcase the beating heart of ancient and modern art with the 70th edition of BRAFA, Art Fair at Brussels Expo, featuring more than 130 international galleries.
The presence of prominent…
Ten Commandments Stone Tablet Sells For Whopping $5M
Exceeding expectations, the oldest known stone tablet of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at Sotheby’s.
The Ten Commandments, said to have been given to Moses by God, are a crucial component in Judaism and Christianity. The…
After Poor Auction Season, Sotheby’s Fire 100 Staffers
Following a series of poor auction sales, Sotheby’s announced course correction by cutting down its staff.
Earlier this week, Artnet News reported that around 100 employees at Sotheby’s were laid off. It also mentioned that the auction…
Artworks Confiscated From Mafia Go On Auction In Italy
Eighty artworks confiscated from mafia outfits went up for auction in Milan, Italy this week.
At the Palazzo Reale in Milan, the exhibition “Save Arts: From Confiscations To Public Collections” was organized. It featured paintings,…
Sotheby’s To Auction Stradivarius Violin For Est. $12M
A Stradivarius violin under New England Conservatory will be sold by Sotheby's for an estimated $12 million - $15 million.
The violin was crafted by Antonio Stradivarius in 1714. The instrument is particularly sought-after because it was…
After Buying Cattelan’s Work, Justin Sun Eats The Banana
After buying the notorious work last week for $6.2 million, Chinese billionaire Justin Sun ate the banana at a public event.
Last week, one of the editions of the work by Maurizio Cattelan, dubbed ‘Comedian’, went up for auction at…
Banksy Mural, Along With Building, To Be Sold In Bristol
A Banksy mural titled ‘Well Hung Lover’ is set to be auctioned along with the Bristol building on whose wall it is.
‘Well Hung Mural’ first appeared on a building in Bristol in 2006. The mural depicted a naked man hanging outside the…
Once-Stolen ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Slippers Up For Auction
The ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’, stolen in 2005, are expected to fetch $800,000 in an upcoming auction.
The slippers were first featured in The Wizard of Oz (1939), often cited among the greatest films ever made. The character of…