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Close-up of a complex mechanical watch movement on a workbench, with tools and gears artfully arranged, symbolizing independent watchmaking artistry.
Watches & Jewelry

Leading Independent Watchmakers Redefining Haute Horlogerie

A circa 2017 Philippe Dufour Simplicity watch, crafted in platinum, recently sold for 4,826,000 HKD (approximately 617,000 USD), according to Sotheby's .

Henry Caldwell·September 7, 2026
A towering Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed 'Gus,' is displayed under dramatic lighting at a Sotheby's auction, with bidders in the background.
Collectibles

Sotheby's Sells T. Rex Fossil 'Gus' for $50.1 Million

A 12.5-foot-high, 38-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed 'Gus,' recently sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby's, establishing a new record as the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned

Henry Caldwell·July 16, 2026
A contemporary abstract painting, 'Chromatica Dawn' by Elara Vance, is dramatically lit at a Sotheby's auction, having just sold for $3.5 million due to Lady Gaga's endorsement.
Collectibles

Lady Gaga artwork sale shakes up contemporary art market

A painting titled 'Chromatica Dawn' by 28-year-old artist Elara Vance, prominently featured by Lady Gaga on Instagram, just sold for $3.

Henry Caldwell·July 2, 2026
A Giuseppe Castiglione painting, 'Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs,' selling for $22.9 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong during Art Week.
Collectibles

Hong Kong Asian Art Week Spring Live Sales Record Shattered by $22.9M Painting

A single painting by Giuseppe Castiglione, 'Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs,' sold for HK$179.

Henry Caldwell·May 6, 2026
Interior of Marcel Restaurant in Sotheby's Breuer Building, showcasing luxurious Roman and Williams-designed furnishings and elegant dining ambiance.
Fine Dining

Marcel Restaurant Opens in Sotheby's Breuer Building

At Marcel, a new French restaurant located in Sotheby's Manhattan Breuer Building, diners can purchase the Roman and Williams-designed furnishings they sit on.

Lucia Ferraro·April 17, 2026
A packed, high-end auction room in Hong Kong with a record-breaking abstract painting under the spotlight, signifying a major art sale.
High Society

Record-Breaking Luxury Art Auctions in Hong Kong 2026

Joan Mitchell's 'La Grande Vallée VII' commanded $17.

Charles Pembroke·April 17, 2026
An exquisite 3rd-century BC Hellenistic gold bracelet, symbolizing ancient artistry and inspiring modern fine jewelry trends for 2026.
Watches & Jewelry

Ancient Jewelry Designs Inspire Fine Jewelry Trends for 2026

A 3rd-century BC Hellenistic gold bracelet recently sold at Sotheby's for 300% above its estimate, fetching a valuation that far surpassed expectations, according to a Sotheby's Report .

Henry Caldwell·April 12, 2026