JEWELRY

Imagine buying a box of junk and, decades later, discovering it contained a 26-carat diamond. Every flea market enthusiast dreams of such a find. It really happened to one Sotheby's client.

RM SOTHEBY'S

Some cars have pedigree, some have racing stories, and some are simply beautiful to look at. This one hits every mark and is coming to auction on 15 August in Monterey.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

Many of us read these canonical texts as teenagers, often over summer holidays. This week's Shortlist pays tribute to that time of life with five first editions you can buy now.

SELL WITH SOTHEBY'S

This explainer walks through how an auction works, from the moment you submit an object to the day it sells—and what each step means for you, the seller.

20TH CENTURY DESIGN

What began with a single image gradually revealed a remarkable collection. The consignor had no idea what he was (literally) sitting on, but our specialist knew right away.

NEW YORK

We've brought 104 pieces of American art, literature, craft, ephemera, and cultural objects to the Breuer in a landmark selling exhibition celebrating 250 years of a nation. It's an unmissable chance to experience these cultural artifacts in person. The exhibition closes on 16 August.

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