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The news feed for Sotheby's provides updates and announcements related to the auction house's operations, upcoming sales, market developments, and significant transactions. Content may include previews of major auctions featuring important collections or individual masterworks, results from recently completed sales highlighting notable prices achieved, and announcements regarding new specialist appointments or operational initiatives.
Coverage often focuses on record-setting transactions that demonstrate market strength in particular collecting categories, such as contemporary art, Impressionist paintings, jewelry, watches, or wine. Articles may discuss the provenance and significance of important lots being offered, providing context about historical ownership, exhibition history, or cultural importance. News related to single-owner collections frequently garners attention, particularly when estates of prominent collectors or institutions consign property for sale.
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Sotheby's New York has unveiled its May auction week, featuring around $1 billion in modern and contemporary art, mirroring the record-breaking November auction. The spotlight will be on The Macklowe Collection, expected to yield significant sales with 30 masterworks including pieces by Andy Warhol and Mark Rothko. Other key auctions include the Modern Evening Auction and The Now Sale, showcasing a diverse array of artists with a focus on women artists representing 60% of offerings.
