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Boucheron's artistic evolution in the late 19th century comes to life in this transformable diamond tiara, coming soon to #SothebysGeneva. Bid now >> Fascinated by the emerging Art Nouveau style of his time, Frédéric Boucheron incorporated elements of the movement into his designs while retaining the hallmarks of traditional high jewelry. On this tiara, intertwined scrolls reflect this new aesthetic, while the foliate motifs and knife-edge wiring are characteristic of late 19th-century jewellery design. The result is a jewel that captures Boucheron's ability to introduce avant-garde elements into his elegant, traditionally rooted creations.

What kind of watch does a pilot wear when pushing an aircraft to its limits? For Ettore Wengi, a member of the legendary ‘Squadriglia Folle,' the answer was a pink gold Rolex Ref. 6032. Now, for the first time, this historic timepiece comes directly from his family to auction this November at #SothebysGeneva. Bid now >> Only four pink gold examples of the Ref. 6032 are known to have appeared publicly on the market. Adding to its rarity, this example bears a personal engraving for Wengi: ‘7 maggio 59.' The Ref. 6032 offers a glimpse into the evolution of the brand's chronograph design. One of the final two-register Oyster chronographs, it holds an important place in the lineage that would eventually lead to the Daytona.

Cézanne made just four harlequin paintings in his career, and this fall, the only one remaining in private hands is coming to #SothebysNewYork. ‘Arlequin,’ made between 1888 and 1890, sets the scene for the birth of modernity. Here, Sotheby’s Helena Newman examines the elements of this harlequin that make it such a masterpiece of Cézanne’s career. The subject, modeled on his son, stands unwaveringly with an almost mask-like expression on his face. This is in contrast to the energetic, opulent blue and red background, highlighting Cézanne’s innovative ability to build depth through manipulation of color and form. This is a work of juxtaposition and immediacy. You see a solitary figure from the Commedia dell’arte, his defined, diamond costume is set against the lush, loosely painted environment—every element coming together to establish Cézanne as the 'father of modernism.' ‘Arlequin’ will star in Legendary: The Blaquier-Arrieta Collection on 18 November. Register to bid on this modern masterpiece:

Next month, the 166th Hospices de Beaune wine auction officially kicks off on 15 November. Ahead of the prestigious sale, Sotheby's Celian Ravel d'Estienne joined Ludivine Griveau, Head Winemaker of the Hospices de Beaune wine estate, on a road trip through the beautiful vineyards of Burgundy. Register to bid now >> Watch as Griveau reveals the terroirs and stories that make Hospices de Beaune the oldest and most prestigious wine auction in the world. Proceeds support the Hospices Civils de Beaune and its new hospital project, as well as select additional charities via the Pièce des Présidents.

Our Singapore Collectors' Edit brings together three timepieces from F.P. Journe, Breguet and Patek Philippe, each showcasing the innovation and individuality of fine watchmaking. Last chance to bid >> Leading the line-up is the F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport, capable of measuring elapsed time to 1/100th of a second. Its original aluminium construction brings the total weight to just 55 grams. Produced before the line transitioned to titanium in 2014, these early examples are now among the most collectible in Journe's history. Also featured is a circa-1997 Breguet tourbillon in 18k yellow gold, alongside a Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3800 with an uncommon black Roman numeral dial. Believed to have been introduced around 1996, this distinctive configuration predates the similarly styled Reference 3710. Singapore Collectors' Edit is presented in partnership with @stanchartsingapore. #StandardCharteredSG

The sale room at #SothebysNewYork erupted into applause today as Jodi the Nanotyrannus became the second most valuable dinosaur ever sold at auction. Six bidders battled for more than 12 minutes, with Jodi nearly octupling its pre-sale estimate. The elusive predator was the first of its kind to come to market following the groundbreaking scientific confirmation that Nanotyrannus is its own distinct genus and not an adolescent T. Rex. Jodi is surpassed only by Gus the T. Rex, which sold this past July for a record-breaking $50.1 million. Fittingly, specialist Jodi Pollack was on the phone with the winning bidder for Jodi. Here's the moment the Nanotyrannus sold for a final price of $47.3 million.

Colored gemstones in an array of brilliant hues make an entrance this season at #SothebysGeneva. As Luxury Week kicks off on 6 November, we're highlighting eight inspiring stones to look out for in our upcoming High Jewelry live sale. Bid now >> From Ceylon and Kashmir sapphires to important spinels, these remarkable gems span shades of yellow, green, blue and pink, each offering something truly special.

Rare timepieces from the Beyer Chronometrie take the spotlight this season at our Important Watches live auctions on 8-9 November at #SothebysGeneva. Bid now >> Among the highlights are three Patek Philippe wristwatches: the Ref. 1463, a yellow-gold chronograph that combines a third series configuration with strong proportions; the Ref. 533, an early chronograph known for its clean, flat-bezel profile and silvered dial; and the Ref. 1579, celebrated by collectors for its strikingly angular ‘Spider Lugs' chronograph. Completing the selection is a circa 1920 platinum timepiece by Haas Neveux & Cie, combining a minute repeater, perpetual calendar and moon phases within an exceptionally slim case. Hand-painted Breguet numerals and a geometric pendant further capture the spirit of the emerging Art Deco period.

Collectors’ Week returns to Abu Dhabi this December with a major week-long auction series, including the first-ever international fine art auction staged in the Emirate.

Doors open to the public for preview exhibitions on 4 December and culminate in six auctions, with an outstanding line-up of high-performance cars, jewelry, Cartier watches, high-performance bicycles and handbags going under the hammer on 9 December, followed by the fine art auction, ‘Breaking Ground,’ on 10 December.

Doors open to the public for preview exhibitions on 4 December and culminate in six auctions, with an outstanding line-up of high-performance cars, jewelry, Cartier watches, high-performance bicycles and handbags going under the hammer on 9 December, followed by the fine art auction, ‘Breaking Ground,’ on 10 December.

Three contemporary interpretations of complicated watchmaking define our Singapore Collectors' Edit. Bid now >> From F.P. Journe's early Octa Réserve de Marche, with its pioneering 120-hour power reserve, to Vacheron Constantin's Malte Tourbillon with its hand-engraved bridge, and Audemars Piguet's platinum skeletonised perpetual calendar with moon phases, each watch reflects a distinct approach to technical innovation and traditional craftsmanship. Singapore Collectors' Edit is presented in partnership with @stanchartsingapore. #StandardCharteredSG

Overheard at #SothebysNewYork. Visitors can't stop talking about Jodi the Nanotyrannus. Come see Jodi in person at the Breuer building in New York until 25 October ahead of the live sale on 27 October. Register to bid now >> Measuring approximately 6.5-feet-tall when mounted and 19.6-feet-long, Jodi is the first of its kind to come to market following the groundbreaking scientific confirmation last fall that Nanotyrannus is not an adolescent T. Rex., but rather a new and distinct genus of dinosaur. The elusive predator boasts an exceptional, virtually complete skull of 53 bones, including the maxillae, fused nasals, quadratojugals, jugals, dentaries, and the braincase.

After nearly a century in private hands, this Alberto Giacometti plaster sculpture made its auction debut at #SothebysParis. It sparked a lively bidding battle and went on to achieve €8.6 million in the Modernités auction, presented in partnership with @celineofficial. In ‘Tête crâne,’ Giacometti reinvents the image of the skull, replacing the natural curves of the face with a succession of planes and angles. This version from 1934 was acquired directly from the artist in 1935 and has remained in the same family ever since. Today’s sale in Paris marked the first time any cast of ‘Tête crâne’ appeared at auction. If you’re looking to consign with Sotheby’s, tap:

Unbox this historic Art Deco black opal and diamond tiara by Cartier. Created in the late 1930s for Mary Cavendish, then Marchioness of Hartington and later Duchess of Devonshire, the jewel was commissioned in the lead-up to the 1937 coronation of King George VI. Register to bid >> The occasion marked a creative pinnacle for Cartier London, as the maison explored unconventional materials and bold forms in high jewellery. In 1953, the tiara featured in another coronation, that of Queen Elizabeth II. By then Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, Cavendish served as Mistress of the Robes to the young Queen. It beautifully features five detachable brooches, each centered on an oval black opal and set with old mine-, old European- and single-cut diamonds, alongside baguette-cut diamonds.

Meet the holy grail of Japanese whisky: The Yamazaki 50 Year Old. The Yamazaki distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, was Japan's first commercial whisky distillery. They only ever released three editions of 50-Year-Old Yamazaki; the first edition was bottled in 2005; the second in 2007; and the third in 2011. Bid now at the link in bio >> Now, for the first time, all three chapters are reunited side by side at #SothebysHongKong. Watch as Sotheby's Jacky Chan shares the story behind these exceptional releases and what makes them the crown jewels of rare Japanese whisky.

Three Patek Philippe Nautilus watches, each with a story of its own. This season, #SothebysGeneva brings together a prized group of the maison’s iconic wristwatch, highlighting the model’s evolution and the enduring appeal of Gérald Genta’s design. Bid now on these and more >> First up is the Reference 5976/1G-001, designed to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus, and is distinguished by its deep blue dial, baguette-cut diamond hour markers, and commemorative inscription ‘1976–40–2016.’ Alongside it are the stainless steel Nautilus 'Lucky Thirteen', Ref. 3710/1A-001 from an important European collector and a yellow-gold Nautilus 'Jumbo', Ref. 3700/11J retailed by Gübelin.

The Paris Sales kicked off with new records set and white-glove results for The Schlumberger Collection. Watch auctioneer Aurélie Vandevoorde drop the final hammer on this historic sale. All lots sold from this collection of unseen Modern and Impressionist masterpieces. It totaled €74.4 million, making it the most valuable fine art sale ever held at #SothebysParis. The evening was led by Claude Monet’s ‘Iris,’ which sold for €50 million and became the most valuable artwork sold at auction in France. Other highlights include a lush garden painting by Pierre Bonnard, a celebrated cast from Camille Claudel, and three more Monet masterworks. The Paris Sales continue tomorrow with Surrealism and Its Legacy and Modernités. Register to bid at the link in bio.

A new record was just set at #SothebysParis: Monet's exceptional 'Iris' painting is now the most valuable artwork ever sold at auction in France. After a thrilling, 45-minute bidding battle, this landscape from Monet's Giverny period achieved €50 million. It was the star lot of Le Temps Retrouvé: The Schlumberger Collection, a group of 20 modern and impressionist masterpieces. The Paris Sales continue tomorrow with Surrealism and Its Legacy and Modernités. Learn more at

The Ref. 6204 takes us back to the birth of the Rolex Submariner in the 1950s. More than 70 years later, #SothebysGeneva has one of the earliest examples, bearing case number 988'886 and dating to 1954, when the model's identity was still taking shape. Bid now on these and more >> Look closely and the features we now instinctively associate with the Submariner are not yet fully defined. Its design feels lighter, simpler and beautifully restrained. Alongside it is a Submariner Ref. 16800 retailed by Tiffany & Co. During the second half of the 20th century, Tiffany was among a select group of prestigious retailers permitted to sign the dials of Rolex watches sold through its boutiques, making this example a tangible record of a commercial relationship that has long since disappeared.