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Sotheby’s Sees Record Attendance, Prepares for Iconic Exhibition

12/9/2025

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Sotheby’s reported record attendance of over 25,000 visitors during its $1.173 billion sales week, signaling broader appeal.
The upcoming exhibition Icons: Back to Madison will feature Banksy’s Love is in the Bin and Basquiat’s Untitled.
It will run at the new Madison Avenue location from December 13-21.
Sotheby’s aims to honor its legacy while broadening appeal through luxury merchandise and collaborations, signaling a shift toward blending art with consumer culture.

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Sotheby’s reported record attendance of over 25,000 visitors during its $1.173 billion sales week, signaling broader appeal.
The upcoming exhibition Icons: Back to Madison will feature Banksy’s Love is in the Bin and Basquiat’s Untitled.
It will run at the new Madison Avenue location from December 13-21.
Sotheby’s aims to honor its legacy while broadening appeal through luxury merchandise and collaborations, signaling a shift toward blending art with consumer culture.