The Elizabeth Peyton Oasis Copyright Lawsuit has drawn attention to the complex relationship between photography, appropriation, and fine art. A photographer is challenging Elizabeth Peyton’s $1.92 million Oasis painting, raising important questions about copyright protection and the use of photographic imagery in contemporary art.
The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil auction at Sotheby’s saw Gus, one of the largest T. rex skeletons ever discovered, sell for more than $50 million. While the record-breaking sale captivated collectors, it also reignited debate among scientists over whether iconic dinosaur fossils should remain accessible to the public or enter private collections.
Sotheby’s achieved its strongest first-half performance ever, reporting $4.4 billion in sales between January and June 2026 as demand increased across art, design, and luxury categories.
A $1.7 million American whisky auction at Sotheby’s will feature rare Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace, and historic bottlings.
Sotheby’s Origins II marks a pivot for the Saudi Arabia art market. Learn how Blue Chip masterworks and legal reforms are drawing global collectors.
Following the $6.2M banana, the Maurizio Cattelan America golden toilet is set to break records. A high-stakes critique of art and crypto wealth.
From Magritte to Les Lalanne, the Pauline Karpidas Collection Auction set new records in London with 100% sell-through and bold bidding.
New York’s latest contemporary art auction at Sotheby’s: Price analysis and insights into the global art market.
Sotheby’s Digital Art Auction offers a unique chance to collect rare NFTs and digital art pieces from renowned artists in the revolutionary art market.
David Hockney painting made $17.2 million at Sotheby’s after stunning bids, helping the auction house realize $49.2 million in a significant moment in the current art market.
The original Harry Potter cover art for Philosopher’s Stone sold for a record $1.92 million, unveiling the captivating story behind its creation and this historic sale.
Through their rich histories, impeccable expertise, and ability to curate exceptional collections, Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Phillips, Bonhams, and Heritage Auctions have become the top art auction houses and influential pillars of the art industry.
A painting by KAWS titled The KAWS Album featuring parody of the Simpsons, a popular television show sold by at Sotheby’s Hong […]
In his new photography exhibition, Wild Encounters, British fine art photographer David Yarrow goes beyond photographing endangered wildlife. His most recent works are full of political innuendos.
Basquiat: Through the Eyes of a Friend reveals the artist’s progress towards the point where his Untitled painting was bought by Yosaku […]
Jean-Michel Basquiat Untitled, an acrylic, spray paint and oil stick on canvas painting, been auctioned at Sotheby’s by the enthusiastic auctioneer. Image: […]
Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary African Art auction in London realized $3,611,376 with several African artists making auction record
Sotheby’s Auction House takes on Bonhams for the sale of artworks by modern and contemporary African artists in a battle for global market share.
Eisberg, an oil on canvas painting by Gerhard Richter goes on sale at Sotheby’s London Evening sale of Contemporary Art. It is […]
Willem de Kooning, Untitled XXI 1976. Estimate US$25-35 million / HK$195-273 million. Image courtesy of Sotheby’s ART AUCTION: Alfred Taubman art collection at […]