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In this episode of Anatomy of an Artwork, Sotheby’s Anna Di Stasi explains how Frida Kahlo's 'El sueño (La cama)' reveals the tension between life and mortality that defined Kahlo’s art. The masterpiece is one of the artist’s most haunting and introspective works—an image suspended between dream and death, intimacy and surrealism. 'El sueño (La cama)' heads to auction in the Exquisite Corpus: Surrealist Treasures sale, taking place on Thursday 20 November. Watch to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekUGPpXB

Record levels of global participation led to a white-glove result at the 165th Hospices de Beaune charity wine auction, driving the total to €18.8m / $21.5m, the third highest in the auction’s history. The auction’s centerpiece was a unique barrel of Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens, selected as this year’s Pièce des Présidents (The Charity Barrel). Cédric Klapish, Alice Taglioni, Martin Solveig and Vincent Lacoste – luminaries from France’s film and music industries – joined Sotheby’s auctioneer Aurélie Vandevoorde to spur bidding for the barrel among the 700 attendees in the Halle de Beaune. After a 20-minute bidding battle, the final price reached €400,000 – an auction record for a 228-litre Premier Cru Pièce des Présidents. As per tradition, proceeds from the auction support th Hospices Civils de Beaune hospital program. The Charity Barrel’s proceeds will benefit EHCO - Enfance Handicap en Côte d'Or and the Robert-Debré Children’s Brain Institute.

Two global icons, one rare experience in London. Sotheby’s and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts invite you to be among the first to savor an exclusive dining occasion at the House of Astor’s soon-to-debut hotel. The journey begins with VIP access to a renowned artist’s studio. Guided by those closest to the artist, guests will uncover layers of inspiration few have ever seen. Discover the full itinerary—complete with signature St.Regis Bloody Mary’s: https://lnkd.in/ehkvY_Rj

From roaring engines to rare masterpieces, Collectors’ Week Abu Dhabi arrives in spectacular fashion. Damson Idris, star of the blockbuster film F1, joins Amna Al Qubaisi, the UAE’s trailblazing racing driver, to inaugurate this remarkable showcase of the world’s most coveted collectibles. The one-of-a-kind auction, presented in partnership with Abu Dhabi Retail, will take place from 2-5 December at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. https://lnkd.in/eVem-Kx5

First look inside the new Breuer building on Madison Avenue, now Sotheby’s global headquarters and the next chapter in our 280-year history. Don’t miss this season’s highlights featuring three blockbuster collections: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection, The Cindy and Jay Pritzker Collection, and Exquisite Corpus, one of the foremost private collections of Surrealist art. The doors of 945 Madison Avenue officially open to the public on Saturday, 8 November, at 12PM ET for the free exhibition ahead of The New York Sales. https://lnkd.in/gQWd_YcM Photography by Stefan Ruiz

The most important drawing by Rembrandt to appear at auction in half a century is coming to Sotheby's New York during Masters Week in February 2026. ‘Young Lion Resting’ is a masterpiece of draughtsmanship. Although Rembrandt’s interest in the king of beasts was clearly pronounced, drawings of this subject are extremely rare: only six Rembrandt drawings of lions are currently known – and ‘Young Lion Resting’ is the only one still in private hands. https://bit.ly/4oqSRb4

Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘America’ is coming to auction at #SothebysNewYork this November—and for the first time ever, bids will open at the price of the object’s weight in gold on the day of the sale. Fashioned from just over 100 kilograms of solid 18k gold, ‘America’ has become one of the century’s most influential—and infamous—artworks. See the work installed in a bathroom at New York’s iconic Breuer Building, which opens on 8 November as Sotheby’s new home. Visitors will be invited to view ‘America’ one-by-one in an intimate viewing experience ahead of The Now and Contemporary Evening Auction on 18 November. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehDQzbvs

The 165th Hospices Civils de Beaune Wine Auction will take place – as per tradition – on the third Sunday of November. For the first time, a Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens has been selected as the 2025 Charity Barrel – the unique ‘Presidents’ Barrel’. This year, proceeds from the sale of the charity barrel will benefit the EHCO association – a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping handicapped children in the Côte-d’Or region – and the Robert Debré Children’s Brain Institute. Representing the charities at the auction on 16 November will be luminaries from France’s celebrated film and music industries: actress Alice Taglioni, director Cédric Klapish and DJ Martin Solveig. Bidding opens 31 October http://bit.ly/4o9YbiV