2.1K views · 84 reactions | Highlights from Sotheby's upcoming Contemporary Art auction in Paris include a dazzling array of works by the most important French and international post-war artists, including the seminal M.C.5 (Mariale) by Simon Hantaï, a vivid composition by Basquiat and a 1953 black standing mobile by Calder. The sale will take place on 2 and 3 June in the Gallerie Charpentier. | Sotheby's | Facebook

Sotheby’s presents Master Paintings, a live auction featuring an array of works spanning periods, genres, and geographies. | Sotheby's

What can a painting tell you about its history? From ultraviolet light to provenance, Sotheby’s Old Master Paintings Specialist David Pollack reveals the intriguing processes experts use to uncover a masterpiece’s hidden secrets. The “How To” series is presented in partnership with Genesis House | Sotheby's

443K views · 1.4K reactions | Discover six centuries of artistry in our December auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings. Explore works from Flemish masters to elegant British portraits. | Sotheby's | Facebook

Beyond their discerning collection of Modern and Impressionist art, Cindy and Jay Pritzker’s civic commitment to philanthropy has had an indelible impact. The Pritzker name is inseparable from the city’s cultural vitality, visible in institutions such as the Harold Washington Library Center and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, both of which are now landmarks of civic pride and engagement. Among their most significant contributions was the establishment of the Pritzker Architecture P