Ken Griffin Purchases Stegosaurus Skeleton for $45 Million at Sotheby’s

A rare dinosaur skeleton, dubbed Apex, recently sold for a record-breaking $44.6 million at Sotheby’s New York, making it the most valuable fossil ever to be sold at auction. The

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Sotheby’s opens versatile space in Hong Kong business district

Sotheby’s Asia has unveiled its highly anticipated Maison space in Hong Kong, showcasing two non-selling exhibitions. The 24,000 sq. ft space in the Landmark Chater building features a street-facing ground

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Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund to Acquire Stake in Sotheby’s

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, has secured a deal with Sotheby’s owner, French-Israeli telecoms tycoon Patrick Drahi, for a minority stake in the auction house. The transaction is set

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How Global Turmoil and Rising Taxes are Shaping the Future of the Art Market

Pretty much everyone in the global art market agrees that the industry is experiencing a decline. The big question now is whether this downturn is a temporary phase or a

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Sotheby’s sees an 88% drop in core earnings, says Financial Times report

The financial challenges faced by Sotheby’s have been brought to light in a recent report by the Financial Times, revealing an 88% decrease in core earnings for the auction house

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The Art Market Slump and Max Ernst in Paris: US-Russia Prisoner Swap Artist Freed – Podcast

The latest episode of The Week in Art discusses the current state of the art market, with Sotheby’s core earnings down 88% in the first half of the year, indicating

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