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Bottles from the visionary Laurent Ponsot are officially headed to auction at #SothebysFrance. A curated sale of 202 exceptional editions from Ponsot’s own winery, this marks the first and only market release of monumental formats from one of Burgundy’s most uncompromising winemakers. Dedicated entirely to large formats, the collection spans wines from the region’s most coveted Grands and Premiers Crus, including Jeroboams, Methuselahs, and a unique Salmanazar of Clos Saint Denis and Cuvée du Merisier 2023. All bottles are also presented in their bespoke original cases. Bid now >> bit.ly/42yyRKm

Auctioneer Oliver Barker took to the rostrum at our new headquarters at the Breuer, kicking off The New York Sales in front of Mark Rothko’s sublime ‘Brown and Blacks in Reds.’ Last night we hosted two auctions at #SothebysNewYork, Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart and The Now & Contemporary Evening Auction, presented in partnership with @celineofficial. Read more about the sales at: bit.ly/4ntVlFQ Mnuchin’s collection of contemporary treasures achieved $166.3 million, with 100% of lots sold. Mark Rothko’s rare canvas ‘Brown and Blacks in Reds’ from 1957 was the star of the night, reaching $85.8 million. The collection also featured three Willem de Kooning paintings, each from a different decade of his career, which sold for a combined $27.2 million. The night continued with The Now & Contemporary Evening Auction, totaling $266.8 million. Monumental paintings from Jean-Michel Basquiat and de Kooning led the group, with records set for a series by Andy Warhol and Ed Ruscha. Kenneth Noland, Ding Shilun, and Joseph Yaeger also broke auction records.

Designed by rare gem dealer Anup Jogani, this platinum cocktail ring features a distinct 2.22-carat old-mine-cut diamond and is now available exclusively on Sotheby’s Marketplace. Join Sotheby’s Frank Everett and Jogani as they discuss its remarkable balance, handmade craftsmanship, and bold design. Shop now >> bit.ly/3R87CDQ

Six bidders battled for Andy Warhol’s portrait of Hollywood star Brigitte Bardot in the Sotheby’s saleroom. The painting set a new auction record for Warhol’s series of the actress, achieving $24.8 million in tonight’s Now & Contemporary Evening Auction, presented in partnership with @celineofficial. The striking portrait is one of eight Warhol created of the actress, commissioned by her husband Gunter Sachs. Here, Bardot’s radiant emerald face captivates you with a profound hypnotic intensity. It’s an ode to beauty and celebrity, and it masterfully captures the essence of a 1960s icon. The New York Sales continue tomorrow with The Contemporary Day Auction. Register to bid at: bit.ly/4ddBAz6

Auctioneer Oliver Barker receives white gloves after the sold-out evening sale for Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart. With 100% of lots sold, the auction achieved $166 million at #SothebysNewYork tonight. The offering showcases Mnuchin’s inimitable eye and lifelong passion for collecting. Led by Mark Rothko’s monumental ‘Brown and Blacks in Reds,’ a rare masterpiece from a pivotal year in his career. Other abstract expressionist highlights came from Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline. The New York Sales continue next week with The Modern Evening Auction on 19 May. Register to bid at: bit.ly/3RrM1GB

Celebrating a white-glove sale with auctioneer Oliver Barker for Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart tonight at #SothebysNewYork. This group of masterpieces from the collection of the beloved dealer achieved $166 million, with 100% of lots sold. The collection was led by Mark Rothko’s rare masterpiece, ‘Brown and Blacks in Reds,’ which sold for $85.8 million. The New York Sales continue. Watch on bit.ly/46vZhP0.

Two bidders battled for Rothko’s 1957 masterpiece, ‘Brown and Blacks in Reds,’ the star of Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart just tonight at #SothebysNewYork. It sold for $85.8 million, making this the second-highest Rothko work to ever sell at auction. The sales continue tonight with The Now & Contemporary Evening Auction. Watch: bit.ly/4dqvMB1

The New York Sales, presented in partnership with @celineofficial, are about to begin! Watch the livestream: bit.ly/4uGnhbS At 6PM ET Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart kicks off the May season with an incomparable collection of abstract masterworks including the extraordinary Mark Rothko canvas. Then at 7 PM ET is The Now & Contemporary Evening Auction, with highlights from #JeanMichelBasquiat, #WillemdeKooning, and #AndyWarhol.

Few jewels are as recognizable as the Bulgari Serpenti, and yesterday an excellent wristwatch example charmed eager bidders at the #SothebysGeneva High Jewelry auction. Watch as Sotheby’s Jessica Wyndham sold the playful piece for over 3X its low estimate, at a final price of 166,400 CHF. If you’re thinking about selling your jewelry during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with Sotheby’s >> bit.ly/4lQGZP9

A 1920s Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bracelet sold to a lucky bidder for 486,400 CHF in today’s #SothebysGeneva High Jewelry sale. Selling at 7X its low estimate, the standout piece is part of a single-owner collection that achieved a total of close to 1.5 million CHF. If you’re thinking about selling your jewelry during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with Sotheby’s >> bit.ly/3OYaiU3

The crowd inside the Mandarin Oriental Geneva ballroom this afternoon erupted in applause after the hammer came down on The Peacock of Ceylon during the #SothebysGeneva High Jewelry auction. The unheated, unmounted 102.4-carat sapphire originates from Sri Lanka and is exceptionally rare for its size and clarity. This is the moment Sotheby’s Quig Bruning sold the one-of-a-kind jewel for a total of 1.55 million CHF. If you’re thinking about selling your jewelry during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with Sotheby’s >> bit.ly/3PdSt3q

At almost 360 carats, this magnificent emerald and diamond necklace has been a favorite of visitors to the #SothebysGeneva High Jewelry exhibition—and it didn’t disappoint at auction. Watch as Sotheby’s Quig Bruning brings the hammer down for a total price of 1.9 million CHF, more than doubling its low estimate after a heated bidding battle. If you’re thinking about selling your jewelry during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with Sotheby’s >> bit.ly/4lQGZP9

Only 48 hours remain until the #SothebysHongKong Curated Cellar | The Best of Burgundy & Bordeaux sale. Ahead of Friday’s online auction, we’re spotlighting the collection’s most coveted bottles from leading Burgundy producers and Bordeaux’s benchmark châteaux. Discover these and more and place your bids before 15 May 11:00 AM HKT >> bit.ly/4eI4Oau

A 300-year-old scroll by Giuseppe Castiglione broke auction records earlier this week at #SothebysHongKong when it achieved HK$179.9 million at the Asian Works of Art sale. Watch as Sotheby’s Cristine Li brings down the final hammer. ‘Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs' is the earliest surviving work that Castiglione made at the Chinese court. Originally painted for the Yongzheng Emperor to legitimize his power and the mandate of heaven, it’s now the most valuable work by Castiglione sold at auction. Interested in consigning with Sotheby’s? Click the link in bio to learn more.

Diamonds so brilliant, you can’t help but touch them. 💎 With less than 24 hours to go until the #SothebysGeneva High Jewelry live sale, we’re spotlighting three exceptional diamond pieces, including a 1920s Van Cleef & Arpels old European- and single-cut diamond bracelet, a rare Lacloche Frères ruby and diamond ‘cravate’ necklace and more. Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments. Bid now >> bit.ly/48RmbBP

With its unusual mystery display, it’s no surprise this 1970s Cartier Paris Mystère Tortue achieved over 4X its high estimate and set a new world record at #SothebysGeneva’s Important Watches auction. The last model/case Cartier produced in Paris before transitioning their watchmaking entirely to Switzerland, this landmark piece from the Shapes of Cartier Collection ultimately sold to a lucky bidder in the room for 254,000 CHF / $327,000 USD. If you’re thinking about selling your watches during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with Sotheby’s >> bit.ly/4dAf0AB

Only around ten gold Ref. 6239 Paul Newman watches have ever surfaced on the market—and today bidders fought over an excellent example in the #SothebysGeneva Important Watches auction. This is the moment our Head of Watch Sales in Geneva, Clara Kessi, set a new world record for one of the world’s most coveted timepieces for a total of 1,143,000 CHF. If you’re thinking about selling your watches during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with Sotheby’s >> bit.ly/4dAf0AB

The fifth of only nine A. Lange & Söhne Grande Complications—and the last one crafted in pink gold—this rare timepiece set a new auction record for the maison when it sold for 1.5 million CHF / $2 million USD in today’s Important Watches auction at #SothebysGeneva. Watch as Clara Kessi, our Head of Watch Sales in Geneva, brings the hammer down to applause after a heated bidding battle. If you’re thinking about selling your watches during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation with Sotheby’s >> bit.ly/4dAf0AB

Zodiac pendants are having a major moment at the #SothebysGeneva Luxury Week. ♌️ From Leo to Aquarius, come behind the scenes with Sotheby’s Frank Everett for an exclusive look at these 1970s signed creations by Georges Lenfant for Cartier. Bid now >> bit.ly/4fdCcpz