This June, Sotheby’s presents a major season of design auctions bringing together extraordinary works from some of the most influential designers, artists, and collectors of the 20th and 21st centuries. From Diego Giacometti and Jean Royère to Claude Lalanne, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, and George Nakashima, these sales trace a century of innovation in form, craftsmanship, and artistic vision.
Highlights include works from the collections of Barbara Gladstone, Emmanuel de Bayser, Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue, alongside important presentations dedicated to French postwar design, sculptural lighting, and iconic American studio furniture. Discover how these remarkable collections reveal deeply personal approaches to art, design, and living with objects.
