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HONG KONG – 14 November 2024 – Phillips is thrilled to present highlights from the upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art auctions in Hong Kong on 25-26 November. Taking place on 25 November, the Evening Sale showcases exceptional works from a blend of Modern and Contemporary masters, including Sanyu, Pierre Soulages, Yoshitomo Nara, and Yayoi Kusama. Notable highlights also feature sought-after young talents such as Nicolas Party, Vojtěch Kovařík, Claire Tabouret, and Li Hei Di.

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NEW YORK – 19 NOVEMBER 2024 – Phillips is pleased to announce highlights from the forthcoming New York Jewels Auction, taking place on 13 December at its New York headquarters. Featuring an extraordinary selection of rare and exquisite pieces from renowned makers, fancy colored and colorless diamonds, vibrant colored gemstones, and iconic signed jewels, the sale promises to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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Leading the auction was Jackson Pollock's Untitled, circa 1948, which realized $15.3 million. When last sold at auction in 1987, it achieved $1.2 million, underscoring the tremendous trajectory for the market in the past three decades. There was great demand for classic contemporary works, evidenced by Elizabeth Peyton's Kurt (sunglasses) , which tripled its high estimate, selling for $2.4 million after a five-minute bidding war, and Keith Haring’s Untitled at $2.2 million.

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Phillips’ Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale Achieves $25 Million. With bidders joining from nearly 50 countries— online, on the phone, and in a bustling saleroom, —the sale underscored the vibrant international demand for high-quality works. Highlights from the sale included remarkable results for American masters, led by Ed Ruscha’s Howl , which soared past its estimate to achieve $1.4 million, and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Arteries of the Left Arm, which realized $889,000.

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NEW YORK – 21 NOVEMBER 2024 – Phillips is pleased to announce highlights from the forthcoming single-owner Design sale, Moved by Beauty: Works by Lucie Rie from an Important Asian Collection, which will take place at 10am EST on 11 December at its New York headquarters. The sale will feature more than 70 works by British studio ceramist Lucie Rie created between circa 1950 and 1985.

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HONG KONG – 25 NOVEMBER 2024 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo has realised a total of HK$203,697,840/ US$26,175,173 for TOKI: Watch Auction and The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX. Leading both sales were important models by Patek Philippe, and strong prices were achieved for sports models by Richard Mille and Rolex, Cartier Art Deco clocks, iconic Japanese brands, alongside independent watchmakers such as Roger Smith, Masahiro Kikuno and Naoya Hida & Co.

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Meiling Lee, Head of Modern & Contemporary Art, Asia, and Lihua Tung, Head of Department, Hong Kong, Modern & Contemporary Art , said : “This November, our team curated a well-balanced Evening Sale, showcasing a remarkable selection of both Modern masters and highly sought-after Contemporary names. Leading the auction was Yoshitomo Nara’s Baby Blue, which fetched over HK$45 million/US$5.8million, making it the most expensive work by the artist sold at auction this season. Additionally, Nara’s only motori sed sculpture, Fountain of Life , sold for over HK$10 million/US$1.3million, further solidifying Phillips’ position as a leading auction house for Yoshitomo Nara in recent years."

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Yuka Yamaji, Head of Photographs, Europe, and Rachel Peart, Head of Department, London, said, “The demand for exceptional classic and contemporary photographs was reaffirmed yesterday with competitive bidding from over 35 countries worldwide, most notably from Europe. Leading the top ten and the 20th edition of ULTIMATE was a previously unseen lifetime print of Diane Arbus’s Identical twins, Roselle, N.J., 1967, from the private collection of celebrated Japanese photographer Ikkō Narahara.

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Lihua Tung, Head of Department, Hong Kong, Modern & Contemporary Art, said: " Building on the success of Yoshitomo Nara’s works in yesterday’s Evening Sale, today’s Day Sale was led by the artist’s Untitled, which fetched over HK$4.3million/ US$554,863. The sale results also showcased the strength of Modern art collections with important provenance. Several pieces achieved remarkable prices, notably a selection of ink on paper works by Sanyu from the Collection of Doris & Gilles Habart, inherited from Michel Habart in France, which realised over HK$1.76 million/US$226,841.

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HONG KONG — 28 November 2024 — Phillips is pleased to announce highlights from the Editions, Photographs, and Design Auction in Hong Kong on 12 December. Featuring nearly 120 lots, the sale brings a diverse selection of Editions from blue-chip artists and rising stars, including Yoshitomo Nara, Yayoi Kusama, David Hockney, Zao Wou-ki, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, and Ewa Juszkiewicz; important works by 20th and 21st century photographers, such as Steven Klein, Flip Schulke and Eiji Ohashi; and an array of Japanese and Scandinavian Design.

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NEW YORK – 29 APRIL 2025 – Phillips is pleased to present highlights from its forthcoming Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, taking place on 14 May 2025 at its New York headquarters. Comprised of nearly 250 lots, the auction will present works by some of the most important names of the 20th century in the Morning Session, with a focus on Contemporary and 21st-century works in the Afternoon Session.

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Domenico Raimondo, Phillips’ Head of Design, Europe, and Senior International Specialist, said, “ We are delighted with the result of £3.5million and sell through rates of 97% by value and 94% by lot achieved today. It was a joy to witness such spirited global participation, with collectors from over 42 countries taking part—an emphatic testament to the enduring demand for exceptional, rare, and high-quality 20th and 21st century design."

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GENEVA – 11 May 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a remarkable total of CHF 43.4million at The Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, underscoring strong market confidence and reaffirming its global leadership position. A tightly curated sale, combined with sustained global demand, drove exceptional results – more than doubling the pre-sale estimate.

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GENEVA – 12 MAY 2025 – Phillips concluded The Geneva Jewels Auction: IV on 12 May at its saleroom at the Hôtel Président in Geneva. The event drew over 2,400 visitors during the preview and sale, reflecting significant interest from collectors and enthusiasts. Bidders from over 40 countries took part in the sale via phone, online, and in person, with particularly strong participation from the Middle East.

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Jean-Paul Engelen, Phillips’ President, Americas and Worldwide Co-Head of Modern & Contemporary Art, and Robert Manley, Phillips’ Deputy Chairman and Worldwide Co-Head of Modern & Contemporary Art, said, “The solid results of our Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale reflect the market's strong appetite for fresh-to-market works with distinguished provenance. With 90% of the lots in the sale being offered at auction for the first time ever or for the first time in over 15 years, it was wonderful to see collectors from over 30 countries responding enthusiastically to this rare opportunity."

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Annie Dolan and Patrizia Koenig, Co-Heads of the New York Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, said, “The excitement in the room at yesterday’s Evening Sale was palpable, and we carried the same enthusiasm into the saleroom today. Global participation from 50 countries led to spirited bidding around the star lots of the sale, for both blue-chip and emerging names alike. The Morning Session, focused on works from the 20th century, was led by Keith Haring’s large-scale 1984 diptych and Andy Warhol's rare Ultraviolet painting, Double Torso , which sold for $698,500 and $584,200, respectively."

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HONG KONG - 15 May 2025 – Phillips is pleased to unveil highlights from its upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale in Hong Kong on 27 May. The meticulously curated auction will feature exceptional works by renowned artists across eras and regions, with 70% of the works having never appeared at auction before. Reflecting the market’s appetite for fresh-to-market works by the art world’s most revered and in-demand names, the sale will be led by artworks from George Condo, Anish Kapoor, Wu Guanzhong, Zao Wou-Ki, Hernan Bas, and Jonas Wood.

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NEW YORK – 19 May 2025 – Phillips has announced recent appointments to the company’s global leadership team. Robert Manley has been named Chairman, Modern and Contemporary Art at Phillips, with Miety Heiden being appointed to Chairman, Private Sales. Both leading experts in the field of Modern and Contemporary art, their promotions underscore Phillips’ continued commitment to the market.

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NEW YORK – 6 MAY 2025 - Phillips is honored to announce the sale of a historic Rolex Cosmograph “Big Red” Daytona Ref. 6265, which was a cherished part of French Formula One Champion Jean-Pierre Jabouille's personal collection for nearly fifty years. Upon Jabouille's complete triumph at the French Grand Prix of 1979, the auto manufacturer Renault gifted him a watch befitting of such a momentous accomplishment. The Rolex was a celebration of both the company's first-ever win in the sport, as well as the first-ever win for a French car and racing team. Underscoring the significance of the achievement, Renault engraved the following dedication on its caseback—“DIE TO DRIVE – RENAULT F1 – J.P.J. 79”. Estimated at $50,000 to $100,000, the watch will be offered in The New York Watch Auction: XII on 7-8 June 2025.

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NEW YORK – 21 MAY 2025 – Phillips is proud to present highlights from The New York Jewels Auction taking place on Thursday, 12 June at 10AM EDT. Comprised of 105 lots, the sale features an impressive selection of signed jewels from renowned jewelry maisons, including Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Chaumet, and others. Among these signed jewels are antique, vintage, and contemporary examples. Superb colored gemstones and impressive diamonds also feature prominently.

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LONDON – 22 MAY 2025 – Phillips presents highlights from its upcoming Editions auctions in London this June, beginning on 5 June with a standalone live sale dedicated to Damien Hirst , one of the most influential and recognisable artists of the present day. The auction spans key series from across Hirst’s career, representing editions and unique works on paper, at a range of price points. It will be followed by the Evening & Day Editions auctions on 5and 6June, featuring a curated selection of prints and multiples by leading modern and contemporary artists, including Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, Banksy, Andy Warhol and William Kentridge, alongside contemporary voices such as Yoshitomo Nara, Grayson Perry and Harland Miller.

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NEW YORK — 22 MAY 2025 — Two-time Super Bowl Champion, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Malcolm Jenkins made history last week as the first professional athlete to partner with Phillips for a contemporary art auction. Held on 14 May as part of Phillips’ Day Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, the Game of Art auction raised over $100,000 in support of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation’s mission to empower underserved youth through education, mentorship, and opportunity.

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NEW YORK – Christie's is delighted to announce M.C. Escher: The Art of Infinity Featuring Prints and Drawings Sold to Benefit the Robert Owen Lehman Foundation , an online sale of rare artwork by celebrated Dutch artist M.C. Escher open for bidding July 8 – 22. The most significant offering of works on paper by Escher to come to market in decades, the sale presents more than 60 iconic prints and rarely-seen drawings, many of which have seldom been at auction.

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Paris - Christie’s, a reference in the luxury handbag market in 2024, is delighted to present its Handbags Online: The Paris Edit Featuring Unlocking the Orange Dream Part II sale. Taking place from April 15 to 29, the sale will present more than 280 exceptional handbags, mainly by Hermès, as well as iconic pieces by Chanel, Vuitton and Dior.

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Paris – From April 15 to 29, Christie’s France hosted the second chapter of Unlocking the Orange Dream as part of the online auction Handbags Online: The Paris Edit, which set anew record for a Handbags Online sale. The auction achieved an outstanding total of €4,359,726, far surpassing its initial estimate of €3 – 3.9 million. This marks the highest result ever recorded for such a sale in Paris – and across the EMEA region.

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London – Exemplifying the rare and magnificent lots offered in The Exceptional Sale on 1July at Christie’s, a Union Jack Flown by HMS Spartiate at The Battle of Trafalgar will be a leading highlight during Classic Week London (estimate: £500,000-800,000). One of the most spectacular and consequential naval victories in history, The Battle of Trafalgar ended the threat of an invasion of Britain by Napoleon, setting the scene for a century or more of British dominance of the seas.

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London – Property of the Heirs of Daniël George Van Beuningen (1877-1955) will be offered across Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale (seven works) and Old Masters to Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawing, Sculpture (four works) on 1and 2July, during Classic Week London. The paintings are being sold be descendants of the coal magnate and business tycoon, Daniël George van Beuningen, who is perhaps best known today for assembling one of the most significant private collections of Old Masters in Europe during the first half of the twentieth century.

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NEW YORK - Christie’s reaffirms its leadership in the global jewelry market with today’s historic Magnificent Jewels auction. A packed salesroom of collectors fueled fierce bidding in person, on the phone, and online for the sale's legendary stones and storied treasures, which offered celebrated provenance, unparalleled quality and rarity, and timeless glamour.

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LONDON – Christie’s fine art and luxury auction announces highlights from its forthcoming non-selling exhibition, Marwan: A Soul in Exile, taking place at Christie’s headquarters in London, 16 July – 22 August 2025. This will be the third exhibition in the Summer series at Christie’s King Street, preceded by Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World in 2023 and Ahmed Mater: Chronicles in 2024, bringing attention to important works and influential artists from the Arab world.

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NEW YORK – The two-auction Maurice Sendak sales series concluded today with Maurice Sendak: Artist, Collector, Connoisseur Online, which was 100 percent sold by lot and 197 percent hammer and premium against low estimate. This brings the total for both sales to $5,533,238, with both sales together at 93 percent sold by lot, and 130 percent hammer and premium above low estimate. Overall, one out of three bidders and buyers in both sales was new to the category at Christie’s.

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NEW YORK – Christie’s is pleased to announce the results for the Design auction and the single-owner sale American Avant-Garde: The James D. Zellerbach Residence by Frances Elkins. Together, the two sales achieved a combined total of $23.6 million. The Design sale realized $15.4million. The top lot of the sale was The Goddard Memorial Window by Tiffany Studios, which achieved $4,285,000 becoming the second highest price realized for a window from the artist’s studio.

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NEW YORK – The once-in-a-generation collection from renowned collector William I. “Bill” Koch ignited spirited bidding, achieving $28.8 Million and setting a record as the largest single-owner wine collection ever sold in North America. The celebratory three-day auction was held at Christie’s Rockefeller Center achieving 154% of the low estimate. The sale attracted global participation across generations, with 42% of registrants being new to wine auctions at Christie’s.

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Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art 10 Dec 2024 London, New Bond Street Sayed Haider Raza (1922-2016) La Terre London – La Terre , one of the largest and most important works by Sayed Haider Raza (1922-2016) achieved £3,315,400 at Bonhams' Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art sale today (Tuesday 10 December) at New Bond Street, London. The work had an estimate of £1,500,000-2,500,000. Priya Singh, Head of Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art at Bonhams, commented: "Painted in 1985, La Terre or 'The Earth' was one of the largest and most important paintings by Sayed Haider Raza ever to come to auction and we are beyond delighted with today'sresult.

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New York – Bonhams presented its anticipated New York Jewels sale on December 9. The top lot was a diamond pendant, centering a heart-shaped diamond, weighing 10.22 carats, with around brilliant-cut diamond bail. The spectacular necklace sold for US$343,400, over double its pre-sale estimate of US$180,000-250,000.

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London - Bonhams presented the anticipated Bond Street Fine Watches sale on 12 December. The top lot was a F.P. Journe, Chronomètre à Résonance, circa 2021. The platinum manual wind dual time wristwatch with dual escapements, power reserve and hack feature for seconds, sold for £140,100 against a pre-sale estimate of £100,000-150,000.

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London, New Bond Street London – Surrealist and fashion photographer, model and pioneering war correspondent, Lee Miller (1907-1977) was a force of nature who had an exceptional career. Yet, for along time, it remained hidden – even from her son – with all of her negatives and photographs stored away in the attic at her home, Farleys in East Sussex. Since her powerful images came to light, her son Antony Penrose and granddaughter Ami Bouhassane have worked to ensure her legacy lives on.

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New York – A complete collection of the books published by celebrated 19th century designer William Morris from his Kelmscott Press achieved white glove results – 100% sold – at Bonhams New York on December 17. Offered at auction for the first time in half a century, the collection featured a copy of each of the 53 books published by Kelmscott Press during its seven-year run. The highlight of the sale was an 1896 edition of the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400), considered one of the most beautiful books ever printed.

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Hong Kong – Bonhams Hong Kong auction sales surged by 18% year on year, reaching HK$670 million (US$86 million) — the highest total since the company established its presence in Hong Kong in 2007. Private sales also saw significant growth of 68% . New Asia Headquarters, New Chapter This growth follows the opening of our new Asia headquarters at Six Pacific Place in October, a strategic move that responds to the expansion of its operations in the region and aims to capitalise on emerging market opportunities.

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Arts of Africa, the Pacific & the Americas 17 Dec 2024 Brussels, Chaussée de Charleroi ELEMA ARCHER'SSHIELD, PAPUAN GULF Selections from the Jacques & Anne Kerchache collection sold for €158,000 Bruss...

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Surrealist Treasures The Urban S. Hirsch III Collection 9 - 17 Jan 2025 Online, Los Angeles After Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) by Pieter van der Heyden (1530-1572) The Seven Deadly Sins 7Los Angeles – Over 120 Surrealist and Old Master prints and unique works thoughtfully collected by Urban S. Hirsch III (1941-2024), an esteemed businessman and philanthropist, will be offered at Bonhams from January 9 – 17.

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Scottsdale, AZ – Bonhams|Cars will return to Arizona for The Scottsdale Auction on January 25. Coinciding with Arizona Car Week, the annual auction jumpstarts an exciting slate of 2025 sales. Staged on the beautiful lawns of the Westin Kierland Resort, the sale will present collectors with a stellar selection of over 130 collector cars ranging from meticulously restored classics and historic racers to modern supercars.

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London – A rediscovered masterpiece in watercolour, A Reception in the Harem by John Frederick Lewis (1804-1876), unseen in public for over 60 years, leads Bonhams 19th Century & Orientalist Paintings sale on 26 March at Bonhams New Bond Street, London.

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Paris – The Bonhams|Cars Paris sale at the esteemed Grand Palais Historique will showcase an impressive lineage of automotive masterpieces from the legendary marque, Bugatti. The sale, Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris, taking place on February 6with previews from February 4-5, will feature 135 cars, each reflecting the grandeur of the iconic venue.

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Milton Keynes, UK – The Bonhams|Cars Motorcycle Department will present stunning array of Collectors' Motorcycles, Motor Cars, Spares, and Memorabilia in an online sale from 17 – 27 January with bidding closing from midday on 27 January. Bonhams' timed online auctions have become a hallmark of success, generating over £1.2 million of the £7.7million total motorcycle sales achieved in 2024.

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Los Angeles – A collection of over 120 Surrealist and Old Master prints and unique works achieved white glove results , 100% sold by lot, with many lots soaring beyond their estimates at Bonhams when the sale closed on January 17. Carefully curated by esteemed businessman and philanthropist Urban S. Hirsch III (1941-2024) , the sale featured a range of fantastical works by prominent 20th century artists and influential Renaissance artists. The highlight of the sale was a set of intricate prints by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) titled The Seven Deadly Sins , 1558 which sold for $89,400 – more than 4x its estimate and a record price for the edition. Overall, Surrealist Treasures | The Urban S. Hirsch III Collection achieved $778,000.

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London – Step over the threshold and into The Haunting Current: "The Willows Revisited" at Bonhams New Bond Street, where over 30 international artists and 100 artworks create a vivid dialogue between the tangible and the spectral. Running from 10 - 26 February 2025, and then with a smaller section of highlights available to view in private viewing gallery until 7 March, this exhibition offers works priced between £1,000 to £1 million, alongside never-before-exhibited loans from private collections.

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Paris - Bonhams announces the appointment of Eloïse Rusier as Head of Wine for Continental Europe, based in Paris , with immediate effect. Having spent the last 10 years working in the wine industry, Mrs Rusier brings her wealth of knowledge to Bonhams, complementing the existing expertise of Paris-based team Amayès Aouli, Laurent Latil and Baudouin de Réviers.

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Distilled Rarity ACurated Auction of the Finest Spirits 24 Feb - 11 Mar 2025 Online, Edinburgh London – Bonhams is delighted to announce the appointment of Jamie Connor as aSpirits Specialist based in...

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New York – Bonhams will offer an impressive single owner collection of top tier Riesling and Burgundy wines curated by a private California musician and songwriter from February 13 – 26. Passionately collecting bottles for over 50 years from Bay Area retailers and occasionally at auction, the collector acquired most of the bottles on offer throughout the 1970'sand 80's.

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California Jewels 11 Mar 2025 Los Angeles APLATINUM, 18K ROSE GOLD, FANCY BROWN-YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING Afancy brown-yellow diamond and diamond ring sells for US$108,450, double its pre-sale e...

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New York – Bonhams will present a historic first – the auction of the first wine ever cultivated and produced in the Kingdom of Bhutan in the Himalayas. In celebration of this first bottling from Bhutan Wine Company, Bonhams will present the only public offering of these rare 48 bottles to its global audience. The cultivation of anew wine region has likely not occurred in over 150 years, and this auction represents a historic collecting opportunity unlike any other.

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Paris – Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will present Paris Jewels on 24 April. The live sale features a single-owner collection of striking Chaumet jewels featuring designs across the decades from Art Deco to the 1970s, presented alongside exquisite jewellery of diamonds, coloured diamonds and coloured gemstones including emeralds, rubies and sapphires from notable houses including Cartier, Boucheron, Buccelatti, Graff and Van Cleef & Arpels.

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London and Paris – Bonhams announces three extraordinary single-owner auctions of fine wine and spirits featuring collections of impeccable provenance. The Perfect Provenance: The Burgundy Cellar of Two Friends sale runs on bonhams.com from 3-23 April, the Independent Spirits: A Single Owner Collection sale runs on bonhams.com from 4-23 April, and the Wine Excellence from an Impeccable European Cellar sale runs on bonhams.com from 4-25 April, all selling with No Reserve.

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Paris – Rebel Spirits: Non-conformist art from Important Collections will be held online on bonhams.com from 18 April – 7May 2025. The 84-lot sale features important works from 'the second Russian avant-garde', including a significant private collection of works by the sculptor, painter and graphic artist, Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny (1925-2016), coming weeks after what would have been the artist's 100th birthday.

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Paris – Following the outstanding results of the "100 years of Surrealism" sale in Paris last year, Bonhams announces an upcoming sale dedicated to Surrealism on Wednesday 30 April 2025 in Paris which offers paintings and works on paper by European Masters including Salvador Dalí, Leonor Fini, Jane Graverol, Valentine Hugo, André Masson, Man Ray, Francis Picabia, René Magritte, Giorgio di Chirico, and many others.

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Paris, Avenue Hoche Paris – Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr presented its anticipated Paris Jewels sale on 24 April. The top lot was an exceptional diamond necklace, circa 1840, featuring a link chain designed as a stylised bow, suspending two Taveez diamonds most probably of Indian origin, dating back to the 17th or 18th century. The necklace sold for €89,300, more than its pre-sale estimate of €50,000-70,000.

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Hong Kong - This May, Bonhams Wine & Spirits will present the first-ever Middle Eastern private wine collection to be auctioned in Hong Kong. Featured in the live auction The Oasis Collection & The Vault of Legacies (24 May), it will be joined by rare Burgundies and Italian gems from an esteemed Asian cellar. A parallel online sale, The Oasis Collection & Grand Cru Collective (14–27 May), offers additional highlights.

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New York – Bonhams presents the much-anticipated New York Jewels sale on June 12, 2025. The 126-lot live sale features an abundance of fancy-colored diamonds and vibrant gemstones from emeralds, sapphires and rubies set in spectacular signed pieces from names including Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Oscar Heyman, Taffin, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Verdura.

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Hong Kong Jewels and Jadeite 22 May 2025 Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place RARE FANCY VIVID PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING Important Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring Sells for HK$4,449,000 Impressi...

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Hong Kong Watches 23 May 2025 Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place Richard Mille, Ref.UP-01, ultra-thin titanium wristwatch made in collaboration with Ferrari, circa 2024, achieved HK$8,005,000 Hong Kong – Bo...

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Los Angeles | London – Bonhams presented the anticipated live May jewellery sales; California Jewels on May 20 and Knightsbridge Jewels on May 21 . Both sales featured a selection of exceptional pieces spanning the centuries. Highlights included coloured gemstones, vibrant emeralds, rubies, and sapphires alongside antique and vintage jewels. The sales also showcased striking contemporary designs and signed creations from world-renowned houses.

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London – Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by Clare Leighton (British, 1898-1989) , thought to be the only oil portrait that Gandhi actually sat for, leads Bonhams Travel and Exploration sale, which will run from 7-15 July online on bonhams.com. The painting, which has never before been offered at auction, has an estimate of £50,000 - 70,000.

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London – There were impressive results for the sale of the Collection and Archive of Sir Basil Gould today (5June 2025) at Bonhams New Bond Street. The top lot was aseries of 40 original watercolours by the distinguished Indian artist Krishna Kanwal, depicting Sir Basil's mission to Lhasa in 1940 and portraying the cast of characters at the enthronement. These evocative works – which had never been offered at auction before – were a visual record of a pivotal moment in Tibetan history. They sold for £457,600.

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Boston – Bonhams will present The Encyclopaedic Whisky Collection , an exquisite and comprehensive compilation of whiskies, boasting exceptional provenance and impeccable storage. Built over the last 25 years by a passionate collector, this collection will offer over 300 lots across two sales presented in the US with the live sale taking place on June 26 and the online sale of 250 lots, all offered without reserve, running from June 9-30. This auction presents the largest collection of spirits ever offered at Bonhams in the US, and it will also be the inaugural live auction held at the brand-new Bonhams Skinner saleroom at 236 Clarendon Street.

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Paris - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr sold yesterday at auction a selection of exceptional Belgian paintings from long-established collections in its Impressionist and Modern Art sale, achieving exceptional prices for a Seascape by Spilliaert and a portrait by Van De Woestyne (Wednesday 4 June 2025). The 49-lot sale achieved a total of €2.9million, with 70% sold by lot. The highest price of the sale was an exceptional bronze by Rembrandt Bugatti, fresh on the market, showing two leopards walking, sold for €762,400.

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New York Fine Watches 9 - 16 Jun 2025 Online, New York VACHERON CONSTANTIN. ALIMITED EDITION PLATINUM MANUAL WIND PERPETUAL CALENDAR TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH St.

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London – Bonhams will present the anticipated London Fine Watches sale on 19 June 2025 , the curated live sale will feature a plethora of timepieces showcasing best-in-class designs across the decades from vintage to modern designs from coveted names such as Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin. The sale coincides with the inaugural launch of London Watch Week, where a series of events to celebrate the world of horological excellence will take place. Bonhams will host a series of talks on 17 June ahead of the Fine Watches sale.

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The Bonmont Sale 29 Jun 2025 Chéserex, Switzerland Restored to its original specification and Ferrari Classiche Certified 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4Berlinetta Chéserex, Switzerland – Bonhams|Cars is pleas...

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London – With a diverse array of instantly recognisable works in numerous mediums from across an over six decade long career, David Hockney is one of the world's most popular artists working today. With a major exhibition currently taking place at Foundation Louis Vuitton, Paris, there is no better time to celebrate his incredible career and his continued commitment to creating innovative works.

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London – Bonhams is expanding its presence in the global spirits market by reinforcing its spirits auctions in Scotland. To lead the department, Patricia Byott has been appointed Head of Spirits, Scotland. Patricia will be based in Bonhams Edinburgh saleroom in Melville Crescent.

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New York Jewels 12 Jun 2025 New York BOUCHERON: AN IMPORTANT ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'JUNO' PENDANT, FRANCE, CIRCA 1900 New York – Bonhams New York presented two highly anticipated li...

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New York - Bonhams presented New York Fine Watches on June 9-16, 2025, a curated online sale on Bonhams.com. The top lot was an Audemars Piguet, Quantième Perpétuel Automatique, reference 25736PT, circa 1990's. The platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and mother of pearl dial, is fitted with the iconic Caliber 2120/2800, one of the world's thinnest automatic perpetual calendar movements at the time of its debut in the late 1970s. The watch sold for US$165,600 against a pre-sale estimate of US$12,000-18,000.

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Brussels – In a crowded auction room filled with admirers of the artist's work, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr paid a moving tribute to Isabelle de Borchgrave (1946-2024) during an auction held in Brussels yesterday (17 June 2025). The star lot of this sale, composed of 68 recent and historical works, was Garden Tree, a 3.5-meter-long kraft paper piece that sold for €49,920, an auction record for the artist.

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Modern British & Irish Art 18 Jun 2025 London, New Bond Street Dame Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975) Orpheus (Maquette 1) 52.4cm. (20 5/8in.

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London – This July, Bonhams celebrates Classics Week in London with five exceptional sales spanning Antiquities, Old Master Paintings, Fine and Decorative Art, Fine Clocks, and 500 Years of European Ceramics. Running from 1–3 July at New Bond Street, the series showcases museum-quality pieces drawn from distinguished private collections and estates. Kicking off Classics Week is a special collaboration and installation with 8Holland Street, viewing open 27 June. From a Cycladic marble figure formerly owned by Harvard professor Nelson Goodman to a monumental Sèvres vase exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1889, this year's offerings span millennia and represent the highest levels of craftsmanship, historical significance, and aesthetic impact.

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15 January 2025 – On 8February, Sotheby’s will bring down the hammer on some 100 lots in an unprecedented event that will mark the first ever international auction in Saudi Arabia’s history. Titled ‘Origins’, the auction will offer an array of Sotheby’s global offerings for both new and seasoned collectors. The two-part evening auction will comprise a sale of fine art by both home-grown Saudi artists alongside the leading names in international art history, digital art, and a showcase of all that luxury encompasses, including jewellery, watches, sports memorabilia and handbags.

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LONDON, 6 FEBRUARY 2025: Victoria Beckham, renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur has partnered with Sotheby’s to host an exhibition of contemporary art in her boutique on Dover Street in London. Together with Sotheby’s specialists, Victoria has selected 10 artworks – by Yoshitomo Nara, George Condo, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Joan Mitchell, Gerhard Richter and Yves Klein – to go on public view at the store from 6-10 February, before they are offered across Sotheby’s upcoming Contemporary auctions in New York and London or sold privately.

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LONDON, 18 FEBRUARY 2025 – A rare, entirely hand-painted work by Banksy is set to headline Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction on 4 March in London, with an estimate of £3-5million. Crude Oil (Vettriano) comes to the market from the collection of Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist and founding member of American pop-punk band blink-182.

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Geneva, 24 February 2025 – Coinciding with Watches & Wonders, the horology industry’s signature trade show, Sotheby’s is reuniting with creative watch collective heist-out for their second collaboration: Area_51, an exhibition and live auction of alien wristwear. The new collaboration is the hotly anticipated follow up to Rough Diamonds, the groundbreaking activation celebrating the vintage watch market’s most unconventional references.

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NEW YORK, 6 March 2025 – This Spring, Sotheby’s will offer two of the most significant game-worn jerseys in basketball history—each representing the humble beginnings of two of the most iconic players to ever grace the hardwood: Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

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NEW YORK, 20 March 2025 – Sotheby’s announces a partnership with WatchCheck, the leading innovator in watch servicing, to offer an unprecedented level of convenience, accessibility, and expertise to watch owners. Through this exclusive collaboration, customers can now log on to watchservices.sothebys.com, where they will have access to a comprehensive database of over 38,000 watch models.

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Hong Kong – 25 May 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a total of over HK$212 million/ US$27 million for The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX, surpassing the pre-sale high estimate of HK$181,063,000/ US$23,121,745 and marking a 30% year-on-year increase. The auction, held from 23-25 May, attracted enthusiastic participation from 1,800 registered bidders across 70 countries/ regions worldwide. In addition to a packed saleroom and active telephone bidding, the sale saw robust online engagement, with 70% of the lots offered sold to online buyers.

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Works by Chinese contemporary artists—particularly those born between the 1970s and 1990s, including Xia Yu, Yan Bing, Jia Aili, Wei Jia, Ding Shilun, Li Hei Di, Zhang Zipiao, Wang Xiyao, and Fang Yuan—achieved a 100% sell-through rate. These artists drew strong interest and competitive bidding, with many works surpassing their pre-sale estimates. The sale also underscored the enduring strength of Chinese Modern art, with outstanding results achieved for works by Wu Guanzhong and Sanyu.

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NEW YORK – 3 JUNE 2025 – Phillips is pleased to announce highlights from the Editions & Works on Paper auction taking place 24 June 2025 in New York. A preview of the sale, on view 17 – 23 June, features a varied and unique selection of print highlights on offer. From Sam Francis’ manipulated monumental monotype, Untitled, to David Hockney’s smart and studious Two Pembroke Studio Chairs from Moving Focus, there is something for collectors of all interests.

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PHILLIPS' DAMIEN HIRST AND EVENING & DAY EDITIONS AUCTIONS ACHIEVE ACOMBINED TOTAL OF £2.9MILLION AND 14 AUCTION RECORDS London, 5 & 6June 2025 Damien Hirst Sale Total: £487,553 / $661,609.

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NEW YORK – 8 JUNE 2025 – A triumphant conclusion to Phillips’ spring season of watch sales, The New York Watch Auction: XII achieved $25 million, selling 100% by lot and 100% by value. The auction marks four and a half years — nine consecutive auctions — of 100%-sold “white glove” live auctions for Phillips Watches in New York. Paul Boutros, Deputy Chairman and Head of Watches, Americas, and Isabella Proia, Head of Sale and Senior International Specialist, jointly said, “Following a record-breaking year for Phillips Watches in New York, we were thrilled by the results of The New York Watch Auction: XII.

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PRESS RELEASE PHILLIPS’ JUNE DROPSHOP RELEASE FEATURES PRINT BY TOM OF FINLAND ATime-Limited Edition of the Two-Color Lithograph Available Beginning 17 June Drop to Raise Charitable Funds for Tom of F...

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Benjamin Green, Associate Specialist and Head of Sale, Design, New York, said, “Today’s auction delivered exceptional results and reaffirmed the strength of the design market. We began with great energy as a T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings console table achieved $40,640 — nearly seven times its low estimate — setting the pace for a day marked by strong bidding and standout performances. Notably, works by celebrated women designers made a powerful impact, with Judy Kensley McKie’s ‘Fish’ bench leading the sale, selling for $406,400 and breaking the world auction record for the artist.

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LONDON – 12 JUNE 2025 – Phillips is pleased to unveil highlights from the upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art Evening & Day Sale, taking place on 26 June in London. This season’s auction presents a vibrant mix of 20th century icons and contemporary trailblazers, featuring standout works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Elizabeth Peyton, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Nicole Eisenman, and John Chamberlain. A major highlight of the sale is REVEALED: Important Works by Christo & Jeanne-Claude, a landmark group of over 30 works from a distinguished Japanese private collection.

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Cristina Rodrigo, Specialist, Head of Sale, said, “We are thrilled to close the season on a high note, achieving $2.83 million in total sales today. With collector participation from over 30 countries, 91 lots sold, more than half of which exceeded their pre-sale estimates, while nearly a quarter surpassed their high estimates. Colored gemstones were a particular highlight, achieving a 90% sell-through rate and totaling $1.7million. Emeralds led the category, closely followed by sapphires.

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RM Sotheby’s is making a return to Les Salles du Carrousel in the Louvre Palace, in the heart of Paris’s ‘Golden Triangle’, for a third consecutive year. Highlights include a 1970 Ferrari 512 M, 1981 Ferrari 512 BB/LM, 1951 Ferrari 212/225 Export by Vignale and 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.

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RM Sotheby’s Miami auction during Moda Miami, 1–2March 2025, will feature three of Ferrari’s legendary “Big Six” models—the F40, F50, and Enzo. Each car is in exceptional condition, including the F40 with 3,435 miles, the F50 with 2,174 kilometers (1,351 miles), and the Enzo with just 1,049 miles, with all three having been recently serviced by Ferrari.

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RM Sotheby’s has announced its partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Japan 2025, held at the ancient city of Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event returns to the calendar for the first time since 2019, and is poised to draw an array of exceptional automobiles from the world’s leading collectors.

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The 2025 auction season began at the Biltmore in Scottsdale, Arizona, where RM Sotheby’s achieved more than $31.6 million in sales during a single-day auction held as part of Arizona Car Week. RM Sotheby’s 27th annual Arizona auction achieved $31,634,160 in total sales during the event. 95% of lots were sold, with bidders from 19 countries competing for a diverse selection of cars. Several lots set new auction records, including the 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Convertible Victoria by Murphy ($3,195,000) and the 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale ($786,000).

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MIAMI, March 1, 2025 – Luxury automakers, collectors, global enthusiasts, and the biggest names in automotive media are flocking to ModaMiami’s highly anticipated second year. Taking center stage, ModaMiami blends automotive, luxury, and lifestyle into one unforgettable experience. Featuring hundreds of the world’s rarest cars, world-class hospitality, industry leaders in aviation, yachting, and luxury, as well as special reveals by OEM manufacturers, the event is redefining what an automotive lifestyle event can be.

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In a standalone auction run by RM Sotheby’s at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, the first Streamliner-bodied W196 R ever offered for private ownership has fetched impressive €51,155,000 ($53,017,370 US). As well as the most valuable Grand Prix car ever sold, the car sits as the second most valuable ever sold at public auction. The car has been sold by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum to benefit its collection and restoration efforts This makes the car the second most expensive car ever sold, only surpassed by the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut Coupé” which RM Sotheby’s sold for €135 million in 2022.

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London, England, 4 February 2025 – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce an exceptional selection of remarkable motor vehicles on display at its Rétromobile stand. The firm will mark the return of the European season opener with a special offering led by a spectacular 2011 Pagani Zonda Tricolore. The 2011 Pagani Zonda Tricolore is the second of just three examples built and among the most desirable of all of the Zondas. Based on the fabled Zonda Cinque, this Tricolore boasts under 1,200 kilometres from new and is presented in completely unmodified condition.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 February 2025 - RM Sotheby’s, the global leader in collector car auctions, is pleased to announce two key appointments in its Middle East and Africa (MENA) operations. The expansion in the region sees Duccio Lopresto appointed as Managing Director for the MENA region, and Francesca Diletta Sernagiotto has joined as PR, Marketing & Logistics Manager for the region.

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London, United Kingdom, 11 February 2025 – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce its partnership with the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma, presented by UBS, which will take place between 24–27 April 2025.