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A glimpse into the life of Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, the ambitious Japanese artist who moved to France in the early 20th century and became a leading figure of the École de Paris. Fifteen exceptional Foujita paintings and works on paper will come to auction at #SothebysHongKong this month: bit.ly/4z12bY5 Here, Sotheby’s Grégoire Billault tells the story of Foujita’s time in Paris, where he worked alongside artists such as Picasso and Modigliani. One of the highlights of The Foujita Lexicon: Works from the Lewis Collection is his self-portrait. It showcases the artist’s Montparnasse persona, presenting the cultural duality that would become the hallmark of his art. The Foujita Lexicon: Works from the Lewis Collection is the largest group of the artist’s work to ever come to market in Asia, and it hits the auction block at the Maison on 28 September.
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There are only 48 yellow-gold George Daniels Millennium wristwatches in existence. Now, #SothebysGeneva has one of them. Register to bid now >> bit.ly/4joEKTT Headlining our upcoming Important Watches live sale in November is this 2001 George Daniels Millennium wristwatch, produced for the son of Daniels' longtime friend, David Roscoe, and personally engraved ‘HBR00.' Fresh to the market and offered by the original owner, the timepiece remains a remarkably complete expression of Daniels' life's work. Here, Sotheby's Daryn Schnipper shares the story of working with Daniels personally, the significance of the Millennium in his career, and his greatest mechanical achievement: the co-axial escapement.
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Offered from the family of its original owner, this Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman' Ref. 6241 headlines our #SothebysParis Fine Watches online sale. Rarity, originality, and provenance define the coveted timepiece, prized for its ‘Paul Newman' dial, named after the actor and racing driver who famously wore such models. Bid now on this and more >> bit.ly/4yOJDKn Preserved by the same family since new, the vintage Rolex is connected directly to the era in which it was worn and cherished—and can soon be yours.
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Cheers, chef! Step inside the kitchen at Le Clarence with Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Chef Andrea Capasso as they take us through the extraordinary menus, cookbooks, and countless bottles of Château Haut-Brion enjoyed over the years. Bid now on the live auction's full offering and experiences >> bit.ly/4jiy9KF On 1 October, a landmark sale featuring wines sourced exclusively and directly from the estate’s legendary cellars will take center stage at #SothebysParis, alongside six unique experiences celebrating the 10th decade of the Dillon family’s stewardship.
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Signed jewels by Cartier continued to captivate at this week’s High Jewelry sale at #SothebysHongKong. The French maison’s 1925 statement necklace featuring jadeite, onyx, and diamonds was a favorite of visitors, and it didn’t disappoint at auction. If you’re thinking about selling your jewelry during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation >> bit.ly/4lQGZP9 Watch as Sotheby’s Uni Kim sells the magnificent jewel for over 6x its estimate at a final seven-figure hammer price of 2.2 million HKD.
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Princess Diana's one and only ‘Revenge Dress' is out of the vault and officially on view at #SothebysLondon through 24 September. Register to bid >> bit.ly/4Al3m5V Come see one of the 20th century's most enduring fashion statements at our New Bond Street location, just in time for London Fashion Week. Proceeds benefit NHS Lothian Charity on behalf of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
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A heated bidding battle sparked today over a limited-edition F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain at #SothebysHongKong. The coveted wristwatch soared above seven figures and doubled its estimate. Here is the moment Sotheby's Sam Hines brought down the hammer at 31.4 million HKD. Luxury Week continues with the Fine Watches online auction, closing 28 September. Bid now >> bit.ly/4h9j0IV Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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A lively bidding battle unfolded yesterday over a pair of pendant ‘Tutti Frutti' earrings by Cartier at #SothebysHongKong. Luxury Week continues with the Fine Jewelry online auction, closing 23 September. Bid now >> bit.ly/3VCcseI Watch as the rare jewel soars above seven figures, and relive the moment Sotheby's Quig Bruning brings down the hammer at a final price of 7.9 million HKD. Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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It's a world record! The only Cartier Cheich in white gold to exist is officially the most valuable wristwatch by the French maison ever sold at auction. If you're thinking about selling your watches during this moment of market momentum, start your valuation >> bit.ly/4lQGZP9 Just five iterations of the ultra-rare timepiece were ever made, with this fifth example commissioned in 2010 for renowned collector Giorgio Seragnoli. Today, it stole the show at the #SothebysHongKong live Important Watches sale following a frenzied sixteen-minute bidding battle between collectors online, on the phones, and in the room. Relive the moment Sotheby's Sam Hines brought down the hammer at more than double its pre-sale estimate, selling for 26.5 million HKD / $3.4 million. Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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The room erupted in applause this week at #SothebysHongKong when this Art Deco ruby and diamond necklace by Mauboussin sold for 16 million HKD. If you're looking to consign, get started with your valuation >> bit.ly/4lQGZP9 The cover lot of the live High Jewelry sale, the 1930s statement piece sparked a fierce bidding battle between phone and online bidders before Sotheby's Quig Bruning brought the hammer down. Watch the moment. Luxury Week is presented by @luxurygroup.official.
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Signed jewels from Mauboussin, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels took center stage at today's High Jewelry live auction at #SothebysHongKong, which achieved more than $34 million in sales, with 20% of lots selling above their estimates. Sell with us >> bit.ly/4y5PPxM Highlights included an Art Deco ruby and diamond necklace by Mauboussin, which sold for more than $2 million, alongside two Cartier ‘Tutti Frutti' jewels that hammered to applause. Swipe through to discover 10 of the sale's bestsellers, and tell us which one is your favorite. Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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A landmark collection of Modern and Impressionist works, largely unseen for decades, will take center stage at The Paris Sales this October. ‘Le Temps Retrouvé: The Schlumberger Collection’ features 28 masterworks, led by Monet’s extraordinary painting ‘Iris.’ The collection comes from Jeanne Schlumberger, the first private collector to understand Monet's revolutionary late works. Highlights will travel to Hong Kong and New York ahead of the auction at #SothebysParis on 22 October, presented in partnership with CELINE. For the full collection details, visit Sothebys.com.
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The countdown begins. Just two days to go until our Important Watches live sale kicks off at #SothebysHongKong. Bid now >> bit.ly/4gY40io Ahead of the auction on 18-19 September at 11AM HKT, we're spotlighting seven of the rarest Patek Philippe timepieces set to go under the hammer. From sealed examples to limited-edition pocket watches, the stellar selection offers plenty for collectors to admire. Swipe through for an exclusive look, starting with the Ref. 5374 (estimated between 4,500,000 - 6,500,000 HKD). Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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For Prince Robert of Luxembourg, some of his greatest memories involve unexpectedly opening a bottle of Château Haut-Brion with friends. Bid now >> bit.ly/4gUXh8O Today, the historic estate opens its doors to share 2,000 years of history ahead of the landmark #SothebysParis sale on 1 October. Over 676 lots, spanning nearly a century and sourced exclusively and directly from its legendary cellars, will take center stage, marking 90 years since the Dillon family acquired the Bordeaux estate in 1935. Watch as Prince Robert of Luxembourg reflects on the Dillon family's stewardship and the stories behind these ancient vintages, rare formats, and more.
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One of fewer than ten known, this Cartier dual time watch is not to be missed at our upcoming #SothebysHongKong Important Watches sale. Appearing on the international market for the first time, it ranks among the rarest vintage timepieces ever produced by the French maison. Bid now >> bit.ly/4AgFjVU Housed in a classic yellow-gold Cintrée case, the watch is powered by two independent Jaeger-LeCoultre movements and displays both home and local time—a highly sophisticated concept at a moment when international travel was entering its golden age. Equally compelling is its provenance. Originally commissioned in the 1970s for a member of a European aristocratic family, its engraved initials on the caseback are also believed to reference a German countess. Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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POV: Spend a day at the #SothebysHongKong Maison with CC Xichu Wang, our Maison Director. Discover now >> bit.ly/4j6c81z Step inside the two-story, 24,000-square-foot space at LANDMARK CHATER to explore the latest Luxury Week exhibition, featuring exquisite jewelry, watches, and handbags, on view through 16 September. Hours Monday–Saturday | 11:00AM–7:00PM Sunday & Public Holiday | 11:00AM–6:00PM
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Pour yourself a dram! 🥃 With just three days to go until our Whisky & Whiskey live sale at #SothebysNewYork, we turn our attention to the bourbon and rye at the top of every collector’s dream list: The Wax Top Collection from Willett Family Estate. Bid now >> bit.ly/3SQvT2G A star of our Nightcap sales, this collection marks the single largest and most valuable offering from Willett ever to come to auction. Spanning 328 bottles, it includes some of the distillery’s most sought-after releases, including the legendary ‘Epic Ryes,’ such as Doug’s Green Ink. Watch as Sotheby’s Zev Glesta and whisky enthusiast Emerson Shotwell talk all-things Willett and share their favorite bottles from this standout offering.
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Your next A. Lange & Söhne awaits. Now on view at #SothebysHongKong is a stellar group from the German manufacture, showcasing some of the finest watchmaking of the modern era. Bid now >> bit.ly/4xuHylV Leading the line-up is the legendary Datograph Ref. 403.031, a watch so revered for the beauty and architecture of its movement that collectors coined a nickname of its own: the ‘Dufourgraph,' a nod to Philippe Dufour's admiration for Lange's chronograph architecture. Alongside it is the seminal Tourbillon ‘Pour le Mérite' Ref. 701.001, among the landmark watches that helped re-establish German watchmaking on the world stage following the rebirth of A. Lange & Söhne. From fusée-and-chain masterpieces to enamel-dial Richard Lange references, swipe through to discover the collection, starting with the Datograph Ref. 403.031 (estimated between 240,000 - 400,000 HKD). Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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This Luxury Week at #SothebysHongKong, we turn to the ultimate collectors' piece: the Black Box Kelly 32. Bid now >> bit.ly/46XI1lA Now on view at our Hong Kong Maison, this glossy handbag comes from Jean Paul Gaultier's final collection for Hermès and was featured in his last runway show. Watch as Sotheby's Vanessa Wat offers an exclusive look at its sleek, all-black aesthetic, PVD hardware, and more. Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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It's officially time to treat yourself. Now on view at #SothebysHongKong is a showstopping selection of statement necklaces from the world's leading luxury houses. Bid now >> sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/… From the beloved Bulgari Serpenti to exquisite creations by Graff and Bucherer, each piece is adorned with diamonds, sapphires and more. Ready to really indulge? Swipe though to our 50.61-carat padparadscha sapphire and diamond necklace, perfect for your next special occasion. Luxury Week is presented by @LuxuryGroup.Official.
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