Icons celebrates 100 of the most significant and fascinating objects to have passed through the doors of Sotheby’s, one of the world’s most renowned auction houses. Spanning centuries, styles, and mediums, the collection ranges from a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil to Banksy’s famous partially shredded Girl Without Balloon. Each object is accompanied by engaging stories and insights from Sotheby’s specialists, curators, and critics, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of art and collecting.
Featuring works and objects connected to artists and creators including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Mark Rothko, Icons explores the remarkable stories behind some of the most memorable moments in auction history. It is a visually rich celebration of art, culture, collecting, and the legacy of Sotheby’s.
