November 14, 2024

For Sale: 12 Dynamic Sketches From the Woman Who Dressed Hollywood

Can you put a price on showbiz history? Bidders will try on Thursday, when a dozen sketches by the legendary costume designer Edith Head go under […]
November 7, 2024

25 Watch Brands Donate Special Pieces to a Charity Auction

Biver and Chopard are among the houses participating in TimeForArt, a Dec. 7 benefit for the Swiss Institute, an art institution in New York. Pierre Biver, […]
July 18, 2024

Phyllis Kao, an Auctioneer at Sotheby’s, Sold the Most Valuable Fossil Ever

Phyllis Kao, an auctioneer at Sotheby’s, captivated audiences when she sold the fossil of a stegosaurus for $44.6 million. The $44.6 million stegosaurus, the most valuable […]
June 21, 2024

The Idea Behind Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Fragrance Is ‘Photosynthesis’

The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at auction. […]
June 21, 2024

The Idea Behind Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Fragrance Is ‘Photosynthesis’

The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at auction. […]
May 3, 2024

A New Wave of Appreciation for Jason Polan, the Man Who Drew New York

A somber gathering of artists and illustrators took place at a gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on a recent Friday evening. They were there […]
April 8, 2024

A Maverick Watch Magazine Lends Some Edge to Sotheby’s

Heist-out, a feisty publication that debuted last year, is working with the auction house on an “underground” sale (scheduled in a wine cellar). Frustration is often […]
April 7, 2024

Only Watch, a Charity Auction, Is Rescheduled for May

A social media controversy over the financial transparency of the Monaco association that organizes the event had prompted its cancellation last fall. Only Watch, the charity […]
March 9, 2024

A Panorama of Design Products

A look at design-world events, products and people. This article is part of our Design special section about innovative surfaces in architecture, interiors and products. An […]
January 13, 2024

‘Succession’ Auctions Off ‘Ludicrously Capacious Bag’ (and Less Capacious Props)

Bidding on memorabilia from the Emmy-winning drama ends on Saturday. Lukas Matsson’s vape beckons. An auction house in Dallas that is usually stocked with fine art […]