Sotheby’s Highlights Botero Exhibition, Monterey Car Week Sale and More
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Sotheby’s is promoting a series of features and events that span Latin American art, collector automobiles in Monterey, luxury accessories, historic photography and lifestyle recommendations from its Paris salon.
Fernando Botero Exhibition at the Breuer
A new selling exhibition at the Breuer explores Fernando Botero’s early years in New York, a period marked by limited resources and his determination to establish himself as an artist after leaving Colombia.
The feature includes reflections from Botero’s children on this formative stage of his life and its impact on his creative development. Readers can read more about the exhibition and the works on view.
Monterey Car Week Lineup for RM Sotheby’s
RM Sotheby’s will present a group of notable collector cars in Monterey from 13 to 15 August, including a Porsche 911 Speedster originally commissioned by Jerry Seinfeld, a McLaren F1 and a 1958 BMW among other highlights.
An editorial shortlist points to 12 standout automobiles expected to attract significant attention during the sales. Interested collectors can view details on the full Monterey offering.
Wicker-Inspired Handbag Selection
Responding to renewed interest in wicker design, Sotheby’s Marketplace has assembled a selection of handbags that reference woven forms while maintaining a focus on high-end materials and finishes.
Shoppers can browse pieces available through the marketplace’s online platform.
Rediscovered 170-Year-Old Daguerreotype
A recently catalogued daguerreotype offered at Sotheby’s was previously sold at auction for a small fraction of its value, with both photographer and sitter described as unknown.
Research by a Sotheby’s specialist identified the work as a significant document of nineteenth-century American history. You can watch the video below that traces the portrait’s rediscovery and attribution.
Erin Walsh’s Paris Guide from Sotheby’s Salon
Through its collaboration with digital concierge service Velocity Black, Sotheby’s Salon in Paris features a city guide by Hollywood stylist Erin Walsh outlining her preferred stops in the French capital.
The guide includes fashion and cultural destinations as well as a visit to Sotheby’s Salon itself. Readers can explore the guide online.
Palm Beach Property of the Week
Sotheby’s International Realty is also promoting a Palm Beach residence that is presented as a private resort-style home in Palm Beach, Florida.
You can see more information and imagery of the listing through Sotheby's property platform.