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Luxury real estate firm Sotheby's International Realty is investigating a cyber security incident involving unauthorized access to data held on a third-party software platform.
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Luxury real estate firm Sotheby's International Realty is investigating a cyber security incident involving unauthorized access to data held on a third-party software platform.

Dinosaur skeletons have emerged as highly sought-after and expensive collectibles for the world's billionaires, with auctions consistently breaking records, as recently demonstrated by a sale at Sotheby's.

Macedonian artist Siniša Kašaveljski announced that his award-winning work, "Magna Mater," is being exhibited at Sotheby's in New York. He emphasized the years of work and dedication behind each piece.

A leather jacket famously worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was auctioned for nearly $1 million, significantly exceeding initial estimates and attracting considerable attention from collectors and media worldwide, with recent reports confirming the final sale price.

Sotheby's will host an auction on August 15 for a new electric Ferrari Luce, attracting significant attention from collectors.

The unique Cizeta-Moroder V16T supercar, embodying the spirit of the eighties, is set to be sold at a Sotheby's auction next month.
The distinctive black leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, a recognizable symbol in the tech world, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's. The jacket has become a staple of his public appearances.

Over 1,000 personal and unpublished sketches by the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld are set to be sold in an online auction by Sotheby's in Paris.

Gustav Klimt's painting 'Bildnis Gertrud Loew' was sold for 42 million Euros at Sotheby's in London. The auction also saw a record for a Modigliani and Schiele's 'Danaë' fetching around 21 million Euros.

Sue Tilley, the model for Lucian Freud's 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet,' expressed her surprise at the painting's multi-million dollar valuation ahead of its auction at Sotheby's in London, recalling her posing sessions with the artist.

A $267 million art collection belonging to Tottenham owner Joe Lewis, which includes a Klimt portrait, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's. The extensive trove will be a highlight of the upcoming auction.
Sotheby's has placed a $30 million estimate on a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named Gus, reflecting a trend of wealthy collectors investing in fossils.

Vincent van Gogh's painting "La Moisson en Provence" was sold for the 15th time at a Sotheby's auction for $29.43 million, depicting the harvest in the Provence region.
Pablo Picasso's cubist piece 'Harlequin' was sold for $42.6 million at a Sotheby's auction, making it one of the night's most prominent lots. However, Henri Matisse's 'La Chaise Lorraine' set the record for the day.

Sotheby's is preparing one of its most valuable art auctions, expected to reach $200 million. The collection belongs to billionaire Joe Lewis.

Sotheby's US Private Sales Head provides insights into the recent $130 million Mnuchin auction, discussing the significant sale in the art market.

An installation of 15 mirrors created by Claude Lalanne for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé sold for $33.5 million in just ten minutes at a Sotheby's auction.

Sotheby's, the renowned auction house, has announced an upcoming auction featuring memorabilia from the historic 1972 World Chess Championship match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, held in Reykjavík.
A vintage TAG Heuer watch famously worn by Steve McQueen in the film 'Le Mans' is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's New York, with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Two rare landscape paintings by Claude Monet, which have been held in a private collection for over a century, are set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in Paris.

A work by urban art legend Jean-Michel Basquiat is once again up for sale at Sotheby's in London, with brokers watching to see if it will set a new high on the board.

A Florida billionaire reportedly spent $40 million on a Ferrari electric vehicle at Sotheby's, an acquisition that has drawn attention for its high price and the car's reception. The billionaire described the purchase as an act of philanthropy.

Buyers who relocated to Greece under the country's non-dom tax regime accounted for 29% of the transaction volume handled by Greece Sotheby's International Realty in 2025, highlighting their growing importance in the luxury real estate market.

Production of the Ferrari Luce electric car has begun, with the first unit set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby's for an estimated 1 million euros, with proceeds going to charity.

A shirt worn by football legend Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for a staggering $4.9 million (£3.6 million) at a Sotheby's auction held in New York. This sale reinforces the high value of historical sports memorabilia.

Palaeontologists are warning that the upcoming auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton at Sotheby's in New York could harm scientific research by making such specimens inaccessible to institutions.

An American teenager hopes to earn a fortune from a valuable warm-up shirt belonging to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain of the LA Lakers, which he purchased for $3.07 at a thrift store.

Sotheby's auction house is set to auction one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons ever found. The sale is expected to break records for dinosaur fossil auctions.

The art market has seen a new surge with Japanese painter Yu Nishimura's works, one of which skyrocketed from 20,000 to over 190,000 euros, an 850% rally in minutes at Sotheby's, indicating significant investor interest.

Lucian Freud's painting 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet' was auctioned for $39 million (approximately 833.7 million Czech crowns) at Sotheby's in London, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Sotheby's is preparing to auction "Gus," a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil, with an estimated value of up to $30 million.

Close friends of Freddie Mercury shared their memories of the legendary Queen frontman, prompted by the Sotheby's auction of his personal belongings in September 2023, which evoked a sense of loss among fans.

Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou acquired Henri Matisse's 'La Séance du Matin' for more than $20 million at a Sotheby's auction.

A British man has received a suspended sentence after being convicted of attempting to sell fake ancient statues to the renowned auction house Sotheby's.

A rare blue diamond is expected to fetch up to $12 million at Sotheby's spring auction in Geneva, attracting significant interest from collectors.

Sotheby's has been conducting worldwide auctions for luxury real estate for several years, with initial properties already changing hands in Austria. The firm continues to expand its presence in the high-end property market.
A new $28 million estate in Studio City, developed and designed by Doug Prochilo, husband of Netflix's Bela Bajaria, has been listed for sale. The property is co-listed by Ernie Carswell of Sotheby's International Realty and Karen Medved of Compass.

Score sheets from the historic 1972 "Match of the Century" chess game between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, held in Laugardalur, recently sold for approximately 20 million Icelandic króna at a Sotheby's auction.

A recently rediscovered landscape painting by French artist Claude Monet, titled "Vétheuil, effet du matin," was sold for 10.2 million euros at a Sotheby's auction in France.

Upcoming art auctions in Paris will feature a valuable apple sculpture at Christie's, expected to fetch millions, and two rediscovered paintings by Claude Monet at Sotheby's.

Uschi Niggemann, the former president of Sotheby's Germany, has passed away. She was known for establishing an international network from Cologne that significantly benefited the German art market.

Sotheby's Magazine secretly visited Athens for a fashion and art tribute, featuring Juergen Teller photographing Mariacarla Boscono in front of an El Greco painting, the Onassis Cadillac, and at the Onassis Ready factory and Foundation collection.

Ferrari's inaugural electric car, named Luce, was sold for a record-breaking $40 million at a charity auction, significantly exceeding its estimated value. This sale marks a new high for an automobile at a Sotheby's auction, despite initial criticism of the model.

The inaugural production model of the Ferrari Luce electric car is slated for auction at RM Sotheby's, where it is anticipated to fetch a price exceeding one million.

A teenager who purchased a Wilt Chamberlain warm-up jacket for $3.07 at a Portland Goodwill store has seen it auctioned off by Sotheby's for tens of thousands of dollars.

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil nicknamed 'Gus' was sold for a record-breaking $50.1 million at a Sotheby's auction, becoming one of the most expensive fossils ever auctioned. The identity of the mystery bidder has not yet been revealed.
One of the world's largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, affectionately known as 'Gus' and measuring 38 feet, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's with an estimated price tag of $20 million to $30 million.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's signed leather jacket is up for auction at Sotheby's, symbolizing the chipmaker's rise to become the world's most valuable company. The jacket is expected to fetch up to $60,000.

A T-Rex fossil named Gus, one of the best-preserved dinosaurs with 183 bones, has been presented by Sotheby's in New York and is estimated to fetch $30 million. The auction is scheduled for July 14.

A painting by Pablo Picasso, depicting photographer Dora Maar, was sold for 1.3 million pounds (approximately $1.7 million) at a Sotheby's auction in London, exceeding its estimated price.

A bronze replica of the famous Laocoön sculpture group, not the original, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's and could fetch three million pounds, a value partly attributed to Napoleon's influence.

Sotheby's is auctioning a letter from the first US President, George Washington, in which he reflects on how the conduct of office holders should differ from that of monarchs.
A rare Imperial Fabergé necklace is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's, with an estimated value of up to $600,000.

A fraudster, Andrew Crowley, was caught trying to sell fake ancient statues to Sotheby's after his accompanying paperwork was found to be printed using methods 25 years too modern.

Andy Warhol's portrait of Hollywood star Brigitte Bardot, based on a 1959 photograph by Richard Avedon, fetched $24.8 million at a Sotheby's auction after a bidding war among six participants.

A significant collection of modern art masterpieces, owned by billionaire Joe Lewis and his daughter Vivienne, including works by Klimt and Matisse, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's in London this June.

A 17th-century astrolabe, formerly part of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II's collection, is set to be sold by Sotheby's.

A rare 17th-century Mughal-era astrolabe from the Jaipur royal collection is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in London, with an estimated value of up to £2.5 million.
Sotheby's, the auction house owned by billionaire Patrick Drahi, has finalized a $100 million debt facility with KKR, backed by its auction fees, adding another layer of debt to the company.
Sotheby's has managed to improve its financial outlook through creative financial strategies and a recovery in the broader art market.

An auction preview from Paris highlights upcoming sales, with Christie's offering a particularly beautiful apple expected to fetch millions, while Sotheby's will feature two rediscovered paintings by Claude Monet.

Sotheby's will soon auction hundreds of high-class Meissen porcelain objects from the inventory of the renowned Munich art dealership Röbbig, whose insolvency story is still ongoing.