The Doctor’s Prescription for Pre-Prohibition Whiskey
A government ban, a doctor's note, and a handful of distilleries created some of the most sought-after bottles in the world.
Collecting
The London Frank Auerbach Built in Paint
A monumental painting from his 70-year residency in Mornington Crescent arrives at Christie's, thick with the history of a city and an artist who refused to look away.
Objects of Desire: How the Year's Best Films Are Shaping What We Collect
A new curation from Sotheby's reveals a deeper connection between the stories we watch and the objects we want to own.
Basquiat’s Guard Takes Center Stage at Sotheby's
A monumental painting about a museum guard is expected to fetch over $45 million, placing the raw energy of Jean-Michel Basquiat inside the very system he observed.
Robert Mnuchin and the $130 Million Question
The personal collection of the former trader turned art world force goes to auction, turning a private vision into a very public event.
The Tegernsee Auction Is A Statement About Taste
A new RM Sotheby's sale in the Bavarian Alps signals a shift in focus, prioritizing the character of cars over the spectacle of the auction.
The Last Word on the Air-Cooled Fantasy
Singer's DLS Turbo is the meeting of obsessive finesse and overwhelming power, and its sale is as unique as the car itself.
Five Exhibitions That Proved the Fondation Louis Vuitton Sets the Pace
In a decade, Frank Gehry’s glass ship has turned Paris into a destination for museum-scale, culturally pointed blockbusters that still respect the viewer’s intelligence.
Inside the Jim Irsay Sale: When Rock History Hits the Rostrum
A museum-caliber trove of guitars, keys, horns, and pop-cultural touchstones is coming to market at Christie’s New York on 12 March, with preview from 6 March.
Louis Vuitton: When Time, Football, and Craftsmanship Converge
Louis Vuitton has unveiled a one-of-a-kind horological object that blurs the line between sculpture, sport, and craftsmanship. Shaped like a faceted football and powered by a Swiss mechanical movement, the piece will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting UNICEF - transforming high luxury into a global act of solidarity.