A celebration of the most iconic artworks and objects to pass through our doors as an international auction house. Spanning time and mediums – from a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex to Maurizio’s Cattelan infamous banana – the book explores their significance and journey to our salesrooms. Presenting works by titans of art history and from some of the most prestigious collections entrusted to us, enjoy behind-the-scenes insight to the pivotal moments in the art market.

Taking inspiration from the book Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how a work of art can transform beyond its material form to become a universal cultural image – instantly recognisable, endlessly reproduced, and symbolically charged. Joining the discussion are artist Sir Grayson Perry; Xa Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean Museum; and Helena Newman, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and Chairman of Impressionist & Modern Art Worldwide.