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A Decade On: Sotheby's Gallery Begins a New Chapter in DIFC

Sotheby’s Dubai celebrates a decade in the DIFC with a stunning gallery reopening. Discover how we’re shaping the future of art and luxury in the region.

Ten years ago, Sotheby’s opened a gallery in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with a clear purpose: to pay tribute to a region whose appetite for international art, culture and luxury is among the most discerning in the world. A decade on, the gallery is reopening, and the moment invites a look at what those ten years have built and where the relationship goes next.

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Senna's NSX, a Ferrari F40 and a Pre-War Pioneer Headline RM Sotheby's London Sale

Discover highlights from RM Sotheby’s London Auction, featuring Ayrton Senna’s Honda NSX, a rare Ferrari F40, and historic collector cars. Don't miss out.

RM Sotheby’s will stage The London Auction on 31 October 2026, a sale that spans well over a century of motoring. Early consignments range from a veteran car built in 1903 to some of the most admired supercars ever made. Ferrari is strongly represented, and a Honda NSX with a direct Formula 1 connection stands out as one of the most distinctive offerings. Taken together, the cars chart the automobile’s progress from its earliest experiments to the performance machines that now anchor the collector market.

South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

A Season of South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

Explore South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London. Discover iconic art from Husain, Khakhar & more, charting the evolution of a vibrant art movement.

On 29 September, Sotheby's London turns its attention to South Asia with a sale devoted to the region's modern and contemporary art. The auction gathers paintings, sculpture and works on paper by artists whose careers, taken together, chart the emergence and evolution of South Asian modernism across the twentieth century and beyond. It is a sale built as much around scholarship as around market appeal, assembling works that have, in several cases, not been seen publicly for decades.

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Century of Modern Art at Sotheby's New York

Celebrating a Century of Modern Art at Sotheby's New York

Explore a century of modern art at Sotheby's New York. Discover Impressionist masterpieces and 20th-century avant-garde works.

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The nineteenth century marked a defining turning point in the story of Western art. In the studios of Paris, a new generation of painters began pulling away from the rigid certainties of academic tradition, chasing instead the transient qualities of ordinary life: the shifting colours of a late afternoon sky, the movement of a crowd, the bustle of a café terrace. Impressionism was more than a shift in style; it was a shift in thinking, a bold assertion that human perception itself was a subject worthy of the canvas.
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The nineteenth century marked a defining turning point in the story of Western art. In the studios of Paris, a new generation of painters began pulling away from the rigid certainties of academic tradition, chasing instead the transient qualities of ordinary life: the shifting colours of a late afternoon sky, the movement of a crowd, the bustle of a café terrace. Impressionism was more than a shift in style; it was a shift in thinking, a bold assertion that human perception itself was a subject worthy of the canvas.
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The Outlaw Collection: Revisiting 80s And 90s Porsche Classics

Discover RM Sotheby’s Outlaw Collection, featuring Magnus Walker’s personal Porsche cars, including rare 911s and Turbos spanning nearly five decades of Porsche history.

This month, RM Sotheby’s spotlights The Outlaw Collection, a live auction dedicated to the personal cars of Magnus Walker — British-born designer, Los Angeles-based customiser, and the figure widely known as the “Urban Outlaw.” Spanning 162 lots and nearly five decades of Porsche production, the sale charts the evolution of both the marque and one of its most recognisable modern interpreters.

A Celebration of Contemporary Printmakers with Sotheby’s London

Discover Sotheby’s London Prints & Multiples Auction featuring Warhol, Picasso, Hokusai, and iconic prints driving today’s global art market.

Sotheby’s remains one of the most influential forces in the global art market, consistently presenting high-value works by blue-chip artists from different periods and various private collections. As the art landscape shifts across different mediums year by year, there is always a growing interest in artprints and graphic works, which now regularly feature in marquee sales, reflecting their demand and significant value.

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Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions: Distinguished Real Estate Lineup for March Collection

Explore Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions March Collection, featuring luxury estates in Jackson Hole, Riviera Nayarit, Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands.

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Daniel Hourdé at Sotheby’s Paris

Daniel Hourdé’s dreamlike sculptures and rare tribal art collection go on view and auction at Sotheby’s Paris in February 2026.

French sculptor Daniel Hourdé’s artworks rest somewhere between worlds of dream and nightmare, with human-scale expressionistic pieces that reveal his mastery of both technique and human anatomy. Entirely devoted to his artistic practice, Hourdé, together with Sotheby’s Paris, will now offer art lovers and collectors a rare opportunity to discover these treasures that the artist has patiently gathered over time.

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Sotheby’s Glow & Glamour Luxury Pop-Up Salon in Hong Kong

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Glow & Glamour sale showcases rare Hermès, F.P. Journe, Cartier and fine jewellery in a curated luxury pop-up.

As Sotheby’s continues to redefine beauty through its exceptional offerings, the upcoming Luxury Pop-Up Glow &amp; Glamour sale at the Hong Kong Salon will be a timeless celebration of artistry and elegance. Running until 13 March 2026, the exhibition presents a carefully assembled selection of handbags, fine jewellery and exceptional watches. The event is created for collectors who value substance and singular pieces, with lots including Hermès, F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and Cartier addition to a superb collection of fine jewellery.

Landmark Sale on Saadiyat Island Closed by Abu Dhabi Sotheby’s International Realty

Abu Dhabi sets a new luxury benchmark with a AED 200M Four Seasons Saadiyat penthouse sale, highlighting surging demand for ultra-prime residences.

Four Seasons Private Residences on Saadiyat Beach is a stylish iteration of an iconic branded development and is emblematic of Abu Dhabi’s growth in the luxury branded residence space. Further underlining that growth is a recent record-breaking transaction completed by Abu Dhabi Sotheby’s International Realty. The sale of a five-bedroom penthouse for AED 200 million is a marker of prestige for both the Four Seasons and Sotheby’s brands, and reflects the surging demand for ultra-luxury properties in the emirate.

Four Seasons Private Residences on Saadiyat Beach is a stylish iteration of an iconic branded development and is emblematic of Abu Dhabi’s growth in the luxury branded residence space. Further underlining that growth is a recent record-breaking transaction completed by Abu Dhabi Sotheby’s International Realty. The sale of a five-bedroom penthouse for AED 200 million is a marker of prestige for both the Four Seasons and Sotheby’s brands, and reflects the surging demand for ultra-luxury properties in the emirate.

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Exceptional Supercars from the 2020s Headline the RM Sotheby’s Miami Auction

ModaMiami returns with RM Sotheby’s auction, showcasing rare vintage cars and standout 2020s supercars from Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin.

The third edition of ModaMiami returns this month in a weekend-long celebration of automotive excellence. Conceived as a unique collaboration between the Sotheby’s auction house and RM Sotheby’s, the event had an exhilarating debut and has already become a seasonal mainstay. While the cars are the main draw, there is much more to enjoy over the course of four days, from fine dining and live entertainment to design showcases. ModaMiami will be hosted once again at the Biltmore Coral Gables, building on the successes of its previous iterations to deliver a truly showstopping lineup of experiences, capped off by the highly anticipated RM Sotheby’s auction.

New Pricing Benchmark Set in Emirates Hills with Record Sale

Emirates Hills sets a new pricing benchmark as a record AED 233.5 million villa sale achieves the highest price per square foot in the community’s history.

Emirates Hills is a name that carries tremendous prestige and remains a marker for exclusivity in Dubai’s super prime market. In the concluding weeks of 2025, the community hit a new milestone - the highest price per square foot for a villa sale. The sale in question was a six-bedroom home that closed for AED 233.5 million, which equated to roughly AED 8,000 per square foot, the most significant ever recorded in the community.

Sotheby’s Origins II Returns to Riyadh

Sotheby’s Origins II returns to Riyadh in January 2026 with a landmark live auction showcasing Saudi, regional and international masterpieces, including Picasso.

Marking the next step in Sotheby’s continued and long-term commitment to the Gulf region, the auction house returns to Riyadh for the second iteration of the Origins II sale, with a live auction on 31st January.

Sotheby’s Paris Reveals The Personal World of Doris Brynner

Sotheby’s Paris unveils the personal world of Doris Brynner through a landmark exhibition and auction celebrating fashion, jewellery, and artistic legacy.

Doris Brynner was a leading figure of elegance in 20th-century artistic and high-society circles. In a move that comes to honour her legacy and impact in the world of fashion, style, entertainment and beauty, Sotheby’s Paris is holding a sale exhibition at the end of January 2026 that traces the journey of a woman for whom taste was a guiding principle and craftsmanship a lifelong devotion. Coinciding with Paris Haute Couture Week, the event uncovers the refined and commanding world of Doris Brynner through a retrospective curated by her daughter, Victoria Brynner. The exhibition runs from January 23 to January 26, preceded by a two-part auction: a live session on January 27, followed by an online sale on January 28, putting on display rare pieces of jewellery, haute couture and objets d'art, all of which shape the portrait of a lady who traversed life with an innate sense of beauty and style. This collection highlights the private and artistic dimension of an influential personality whose work continues to inspire collectors and designers around the world.

Doris Brynner was a leading figure of elegance in 20th-century artistic and high-society circles. In a move that comes to honour her legacy and impact in the world of fashion, style, entertainment and beauty, Sotheby’s Paris is holding a sale exhibition at the end of January 2026 that traces the journey of a woman for whom taste was a guiding principle and craftsmanship a lifelong devotion. Coinciding with Paris Haute Couture Week, the event uncovers the refined and commanding world of Doris Brynner through a retrospective curated by her daughter, Victoria Brynner. The exhibition runs from January 23 to January 26, preceded by a two-part auction: a live session on January 27, followed by an online sale on January 28, putting on display rare pieces of jewellery, haute couture and objets d'art, all of which shape the portrait of a lady who traversed life with an innate sense of beauty and style. This collection highlights the private and artistic dimension of an influential personality whose work continues to inspire collectors and designers around the world.

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti RM Sothebys

Ferrari Takes Centrestage at RM Sotheby’s Paris

Ferrari takes centre stage at RM Sotheby’s Paris, with rare classics and iconic models headlining Europe’s flagship collector car auction.

The 2026 auction season starts off in high gear, with two sales taking place within a week of each other on opposite sides of the Atlantic. The season will officially commence with Arizona Car Week, a North American staple that is a love letter to the automotive world. With the conclusion of the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale on 23 January, the spotlight will shine on Paris. The host of Europe’s flagship auction for the 13th year in a row, France’s iconic City of Lights will find itself even more luminous as some of the rarest supercars in the world are showcased at Les Salles du Carrousel. The venue, a Parisian mainstay for RM Sotheby’s, is defined by its prestigious location along the banks of the Seine, only moments from Le Palais du Louvre and the shopping haven known as Triangle d’Or.

A Trio of Supercar Classics at Arizona Car Week

Experience Arizona Car Week’s premier RM Sotheby’s auction, showcasing rare supercar classics, global collectors, and world-class hospitality.

The dawn of a new year signals the start of a thrilling new collector season, which officially kicks off with Arizona Car Week. Taking place across the greater Phoenix-Scottsdale area, this grand celebration of all things automotive features events, meetups and exhibitions across several notable locations such as the Penske Racing Museum and McLaren Scottsdale. At the culmination of it all is the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale, which will be celebrating its 28th year as the week’s premier auction. Once again, car enthusiasts from every corner of the globe will flock to the Arizona Baltimore Resort &amp; Spa - the ‘Jewel of the Desert’ - to view a rare and storied lineup of vehicles while indulging in world-class hospitality.

Gabriela Sismann Jewelry at Sotheby’s Paris

Sotheby’s Paris hosts Gabriela Sismann’s jewellery exhibition, blending antique art with modern design through December 23

A global benchmark in the world of fine art and luxury, Sotheby’s is widely recognised for its significant impact and prestige since 1744, continuing its pursuit of excellence through extensive auctions and exhibition platforms all over the world. Setting price benchmarks, attracting top collectors and acting as a medium for cultural discourse, the auction house remains a leader in the high-end art market.

Sotheby’s “White Christmas” Crosby Collection

Sotheby’s “White Christmas”: The Private Collection of Kathryn and Bing Crosby in New York

Sotheby’s showcases Bing and Kathryn Crosby’s personal collection, featuring art, memorabilia, and festive nostalgia in a special December auction.

The story of Kathryn and Bing Crosby is a Hollywood classic. The power couple enjoyed an enduring partnership in their 20-year marriage with a shared passion for entertainment, art, memorabilia and philanthropy, all of which will be wonderfully reflected in the private collection curated by Sotheby’s and offered for auction this December in New York.&nbsp;

The story of Kathryn and Bing Crosby is a Hollywood classic. The power couple enjoyed an enduring partnership in their 20-year marriage with a shared passion for entertainment, art, memorabilia and philanthropy, all of which will be wonderfully reflected in the private collection curated by Sotheby’s and offered for auction this December in New York.

A Decade On: Sotheby's Gallery Begins a New Chapter in DIFC

Senna's NSX, a Ferrari F40 and a Pre-War Pioneer Headline RM Sotheby's London Sale

A Season of South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

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