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‘Unparalleled treasure trove’ of 16th-century texts worth $25m up for auction

The collection of T Kimball Brooker comprises more than 1,300 texts, including an early edition of Leonardo da Vinci’s treatise on painting

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023

Jamie Reid’s Sex Pistols artwork was a glorious assault on authority

Taking dada and adding a snotty British energy, the late artist gave punk its sharp edges and revolutionary force – and by attacking Putin, carried it into the present

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Iconic Michael Schumacher F1 Ferrari To Be Auctioned In Monterey

A unique car in the history of Michael Schumacher and Ferrari will go on sale at RM Sotheby’s flagship Monterey auction, August 16-19.

Motor1 · Aug 9, 2023

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Iconic Michael Schumacher F1 Ferrari to be auctioned in Monterey

In a rare offering, Schumacher’s 2002 Australian Grand Prix-winning Ferrari F2001b will be available to purchase with Sotheby’s Sealed.

Motorsport · Aug 9, 2023

Giant Pteranodon Skeleton Sells At Auction For $3.9 Million

The Pteranodon ruled the skies during the late Cretaceous period of North America - between 66 and 145 million years ago.

Zenger · Aug 7, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s clothes are the champions in Sotheby’s sale

Items also include Queen singer’s moustache comb and the piano used to write Bohemian Rhapsody

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

Lamborghini Countach From Wolf Of Wall Street Heads To Auction

It headlines Sotheby's Luxury Week on December 8 and could fetch two million dollars.

Motor1 · Aug 6, 2023

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Pianos, polaroids and Freddie Mercury’s Tiffany moustache comb: Why are we so fascinated by celebrity relics?

Half-eaten breakfast from Niall Horan, a tissue used by Scarlett Johansson, William Shatner’s kidney stone. As Freddie Mercury’s personal collection goes to auction at Sotheby’s, Laura Barton explores the ‘magical contagion’ that drives superfans to pay a fortune for celebrity memorabilia

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

1972 Wilt Chamberlain game-worn jersey expected to auction for $4 million

A jersey worn by Lakers great Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals will be auctioned off soon, and it will go for a ton of money.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 4, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s cat-scratched furniture on sale

Freddie Mercury’s cats have left their mark on some of his treasured possessions which are to be auctioned at Sotheby’s. The Queen frontman’s feline companions – including Miko and Delilah – left scratch marks on some of the furniture items which will be going under the hammer, but Sotheby’s said…

The Week · Aug 4, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s Draft Lyrics And Piano Could Fetch Millions At Auction

Queen frontman's iconic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' lyrics and Yamaha Baby Grand Piano up for sale in September

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

Killer Queen sale: Freddie Mercury’s possessions go up for auction

Almost 30,000 items including clothing and hand-written lyrics that belonged to Queen frontman exhibited before sale

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s beloved piano, song drafts and hundreds of personal items to be auctioned off

More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury’s personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen’s greatest hits, are going on show in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s London ahead of their sale

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

‘Everything but the kitchen sink’ — the contents of Freddie Mercury’s life are up for sale

From the treasured piano he wrote Bohemian Rhapsody on to his historic costumes and breathtaking art collection

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

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The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Freddie Mercury's beloved piano, song drafts and hundreds of personal items to go on sale

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 finals jersey expected to draw more than $4 million at Sotheby's auction

Collectibles broker Sotheby’s expects Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals jersey to sell for more than $4 million in an upcoming auction

Fortune · Jul 31, 2023

Crypto founder allegedly bought ‘The Enigma,’ the largest black diamond in the world, after raising more than $1 billion in unregistered securities

“The Enigma” is 555 carats and was sold by Sotheby’s to Richard Heart in February 2022.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023

‘Ultra-rare’ pair of Apple trainers on sale for $50,000

Sotheby’s selling one of firm’s most obscure products, thought to have been custom-made for employees

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iMore · Jul 25, 2023

This ultra-rare Apple product will cost you $50k — but it's a pair of sneakers

Sotheby's is selling an ultra-rare pair of Omega Sports Apple Computer Sneakers.

Space · Jul 25, 2023

Carl Sagan's master for Voyager Golden Record up for auction at Sotheby's

The reels are not much to look at and the quality of their recordings exists in other formats. Their pedigree, though, is unique, which is why they could be worth 10 times their weight in gold.

Creative Bloq · Jul 25, 2023

These Apple sneakers could be yours – but would you want them?

The kicker is the price.

LiveScience · Jul 23, 2023

Master copy of the Voyager Golden Record, designed as an audio postcard for intelligent aliens, is up for auction

Carl Sagan's personal copy of the Voyager Golden Record contains 27 pieces of music and 22 minutes of sound meant to capture the beauty of life on Earth.

MusicRadar · Jul 21, 2023

RZA’s first E-MU SP-1200 sampler is up for auction: your chance to own a piece of Wu-Tang Forever

“There’s DNA in this,” says the hip-hop legend, as his well-worn hardware goes under the hammer

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023

Australian art dealer Tim Klingender found dead in Sydney Harbour following boating incident

Police recovered the body of Klingender, employed by Sotheby’s for two decades, off Watson’s Bay in Sydney on Thursday

AAP · Jul 21, 2023

Art dealer Tim Klingender found dead in Sydney Harbour

Australian art dealer Tim Klingender has been found dead near Watsons Bay in Sydney's east following a suspected boating accident.

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