
The exterior of Sotheby’s in London is transformed into Magritte’s L’empire des lumières ahead of the painting’s sale at auction
(Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sotheby's)Sotheby’s London HQ was transformed into a giant surrealist masterpiece ahead of a major multi-million pound auction in March.
The building in New Bond Street has been decorated in the style of Magritte’s L’empire des lumieres which is expected to fetch around £45 million when it goes under the hammer.