The Latest Breaking News from Sotheby

Princess Diana's sheep sweater smashes records to sell for $1.1 million

A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana has sold at auction for $1.1 million

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Diana’s famous black sheep jumper breaks record in £1m sale

How much would you spend to look like The People’s Princess? Because you’re probably being outbid

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Princess Diana’s iconic ‘Black Sheep’ sweater sells at auction for $1.1m

Knitted sweater fetches the highest price ever paid at auction for a garment once belonging to Princess Diana.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023

Auctioning Freddie Mercury's belongings

Some may wonder why Mary Austin is letting Sotheby's sell the late Queen frontman's belongings, but I get it

Salon · Sep 9, 2023

Brian May says Freddie Mercury auction is ‘too sad’ to think about as items sell for £12m

Piano owned by ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ musician sold for staggering £1.7m on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Champagne, Elton and million-pound lyrics: Inside the eye-watering Freddie Mercury auction

Fans, millionaires, and millionaire fans descended on Sotheby’s in the hopes of taking home a piece of Freddie Mercury. From fierce bidding wars to Freddie lookalikes, it was a night to remember. Annabel Nugent ventures inside the history-making auction

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Sotheby's Motorsport Debuts New Online Auction Platform Focused On Luxury

We catch up with Mark Rankin, the Chief Technology Officer for Sotheby's Motorsport (SMS), to gain insights into what makes this new online auction platform a step above the rest.

Motor1 · Sep 7, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s green garden door sells for more than £400,000 as auction attracts huge bids

Victorian-style silver snake bangle sells for whopping £698,500

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Naked cyclist arrested on charity bike ride

A naked cyclist who was arrested during a charity ride has called for more understanding of naturism. Stuart Gilmour, also known as the Naked Cyclist, told Sky News he was detained in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, on Sunday. The naturist said the police were “absolutely lovely”. Explaining his hobby, he said…

The Week · Sep 7, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s piano, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics champions at auction

More than 1,400 lots of what the singer called his ‘exquisite clutter’ are up for auction at Sotheby’s in London.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023