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How To Design the Perfect Luxury Study
Contemporary work spaces in the home should be calm, clutter-free and come with plenty of personality, writes Kate Youde One of two studies by designer Charu Gandhi for a home in Regent’s Park, London. Photograph: Nick Smith For many of ...
Market Report | August 2025
August closed out the summer market on a measured but constructive note. Across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), activity improved modestly year-over-year, while buyers benefitted from greater choice and the ability to make decisions w...
These Luxury Living Hotspots Are All Experiencing a Renaissance
From Saudi Arabia to San Francisco, a variety of locales around the globe are proving centers for high-end lifestyles Park City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty The shift toward “experiential luxury” is an evolving cons...
How Wayne Gretzky’s Final Game Jersey Almost Got Away
On April 18, 1999, Wayne Gretzky played his final NHL game at Madison Square Garden. The jersey he wore that night would go on to spark one of the most dramatic moments in Sotheby’s history. For Brahm Wachter, Head of Modern Collectibles,...
Life as Art: When Luxury Homes Are Living Sculptures
Extraordinary residences blur the line between art and architecture when daring design meets everyday life, writes Riya Patel Tulum, Mexico | Riviera Maya Sotheby’s International Realty While there are many extraordinary private homes w...
Market Report | July 2025
Toronto Area Reports Most July Home Sales Since 2021 The Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market delivered its strongest July sales performance since 2021, offering a mix of encouraging momentum and persistent headwinds. Ther...
7 Secret Details About Jane Birkin’s Original Birkin Revealed
Learn more about the unique details of Jane Birkin's Original Hermès Birkin, which sold for a record-breaking $10.1 million at auction. No handbag in the world carries as much cultural significance as the Hermès Birkin. But before it becam...