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Introducing “The Mediterranean Blue,” a supremely rare and exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue diamond weighing 10.03 carats that will be displayed for the first time ever on 8 April at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, a visionary non-profit institution on Abu Dhabi’s landmark Saadiyat Island Cultural District. With the highest possible color grading for a blue diamond from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), The Mediterranean Blue has been found to be Type IIb, a classification which represents less than 0.5% of all diamonds. This superb diamond is estimated in the region of US$20 million / CHF 18 million and will make its auction debut at #SothebysGeneva in the High Jewelry Sale on 13 May. https://bit.ly/3DTrg07

The human body idealized, fragmented and reimagined. Now on view at #SothebysHongKong, 'Corpus – Three Millennia of the Human Body' presents 50 sculptures from antiquity to today, featuring Giacometti, Bourgeois & more in conversation with ancient masterpieces. On view 15–27 March. https://bit.ly/3Fxnavd

The #SothebysLondon Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction is now on YouTube. Watch the bidding battles from the full auction featuring works by Banksy, Picasso and more: https://bit.ly/4itZaY9

Last night’s #SothebysLondon Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction totaled £63 million. Yoshitomo Nara’s ‘Cosmic Eyes (in the Milky Lake)’ sparked a 10-minute bidding battle and led the sale at £9 million. The most exciting battle of the evening was over Lisa Brice’s ‘After Embah,’ which achieved £5.4 million, and set a new auction record for the artist. Tune in today, 5 March, at 12 PM EST / 5 PM GMT for the auction premiere on YouTube, hosted by Sotheby’s UK Head of Contemporary Art, Ottilie Windsor.

What’s the one that got away? Whether it’s a classic car, Old Master painting, jewelry, Impressionist art, 20th century design, or even wine or whisky (the list goes on!) – our Private Sales team can make the perfect match. David Schrader, Sotheby’s Global Chairman of Private Sales, fills us in. If you’re ready to find the one, get in touch with our team: https://bit.ly/3QkRBXI

A spectacular starlit amphitheatre was the stage Saturday night for the first ever auction dedicated to fine art and luxury in Saudi Arabia. The evening opened with a breathtaking performance by Saudi Arabia’s leading opera singer, Reemaz Oqbi, who delivered a powerful rendition of a piece from Bizet’s Carmen as well as ‘O Sole Mio’. The sale totaled over $17 million, attracting collectors from 45 countries. Almost a third of lots sold to buyers from within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In 19th-century Europe, the Paris Salon was the ultimate stage for artists seeking recognition. Its iconic floor-to-ceiling displays shaped “salon style” and drew crowds from critics to collectors. https://bit.ly/3Eiv6zP

Happy Lunar New Year! The snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, and characteristics of people born in this year include charm, mystery and a knack for transformation. From the classical mythology to contemporary art, the snake has been a source of fascination—and sometimes fear—for artists and storytellers the world over.

Welcoming the Year of the Snake with a look at how the Chinese zodiac's sixth animal has been represented throughout history and mythology: https://bit.ly/4hxZtk5

Congratulations and big thanks to everyone for making 2024 another enourmous year with sales surpassing $2B for the third consecutive year in the Luxury Division at Sotheby's!!