The coffee table book "Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby's History" is a tribute to the stories behind 100 of the most iconic objects that have passed through the doors of one of the world's most legendary auction houses.

'Icons' traces the extraordinary legacy of the international auction house Sotheby's through one hundred of the most significant works sold under its banner. Featuring works from different periods and in various media - from a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex to Maurizio Cattelan's infamous banana - this engaging book offers readers an exclusive glimpse into each artwork's journey up to its arrival in the Sotheby's auction room. The presentation of these exceptional objects, drawn from some of the most prestigious collections entrusted to Sotheby's, offers a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments in the history of the art market.

From national icons like the Constitution to auction hits like Banksy's unforgettable, partially shredded Girl Without Balloon, each prized work is shown as a large-format image accompanied by an informative text written by Sotheby's specialists. Some items also include contextual images - such as the work in situ or on the auction floor - as well as compelling quotes from curators, critics in the field and the Sotheby's specialists who brought them to auction. From rediscoveries to record-breaking lots and "white glove" auctions, every object sold through Sotheby's has a compelling story to tell.

Featured artists and creators include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Louise Bourgeois, Paul Cézanne, Salvador Dalí, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Piet Mondrian, Georgia O'Keeffe, Patek Philippe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

Specifications
Title: Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby's History
Publisher: Phaidon
Size: 316 x 257 x 28 mm
Size: 224 pages
Weight: 1647 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781837291984

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