Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby's History Book

Going once, going twice.

This fascinating book traces the legacy of the world-renowned auction house Sotheby’s through one hundred of the most extraordinary objects to pass through its salesrooms. Spanning centuries and mediums, the selection ranges from a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton to contemporary provocations like Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous banana. Each work is presented with a striking large-format image and expert commentary from Sotheby’s specialists, alongside contextual photographs and reflections from curators and critics. From rediscoveries to record-breaking auctions, every object tells a remarkable story - offering a behind-the-scenes look at the drama, history, and spectacle of the global art market.