2020
Except otherwise stated, all results include the premium.
See also : Pink diamond Blue diamond Cui Ruzhuo Banksy Hypercars French cars Bugatti Automobiles
See also : Pink diamond Blue diamond Cui Ruzhuo Banksy Hypercars French cars Bugatti Automobiles
2020 The Eternal Pink by Diacore
2023 SOLD for $ 35M by Sotheby's
The Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink is a Type IIa pink with shades of purple. A multi-faceted cut improves the displaying of both colors and of their mingling. A Fancy vivid purplish pink internally flawless weighing 10.64 carats was sold for HK $ 156M by Sotheby's on October 7, 2019, lot 1820.
The Eternal Pink is a cushion mixed-cut Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink weighing 10.57 carats in an Internally Flawless clarity. The GIA is describing it as a stunning specimen, attesting an intense color saturation. Similar colors were found in much smaller diamonds in the now closed Argyle mine in Australia.
It had been cut by Diacore in New York City from a 23.78 carat rough discovered in 2019 in Botswana.
Flanked by two diamonds on a ring, it was sold for $ 35M by Sotheby's on June 8, 2023, lot 62. It is a price per carat of US $ 3.3M.
History of the Eternal Pink Diamond
The Eternal Pink diamond's documented history begins with its discovery as a rough stone in 2019. It was mined by De Beers at the Damtshaa mine in Botswana, weighing 23.78 carats in its raw form. (One source notes a slight variation of 23.87 carats, but 23.78 is the most consistently reported.) The rough diamond was then acquired by Diacore, a renowned diamond manufacturer, which spent over six months meticulously cutting and polishing it into a 10.57-carat cushion brilliant-cut gem. This process reduced its weight by more than half to achieve optimal color saturation, clarity, and faceting.
The diamond was graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as Fancy Vivid Purplish-Pink, Type IIa (indicating high purity with no detectable nitrogen or boron), and Internally Flawless—a rare combination that enhances its value. It was named "The Eternal Pink" and unveiled by Sotheby's in March 2023 as part of their Magnificent Jewels auction series. Prior to the sale, it toured globally, including exhibitions in Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, Taipei, Geneva, and London, generating significant buzz among collectors.
On June 8, 2023, it was auctioned at Sotheby's in New York, fetching $34.8 million after intense bidding—falling just short of its $35 million high estimate but setting a world record price per carat of approximately $3.3 million for a Fancy Vivid Purplish-Pink diamond. The buyer remains anonymous, as is common in high-profile gem sales, and no public information has emerged about subsequent ownership or resales as of early 2026. This sale occurred amid a surge in demand for rare colored diamonds, following the closure of Australia's Argyle mine in 2020, which had been the primary source of pink diamonds globally (though the Eternal Pink originated from Botswana). No major events or updates regarding the diamond have been reported since the auction, and its record price per carat for this color category appears to still stand.
Rarity of Its Color
Fancy Vivid Purplish-Pink diamonds like the Eternal Pink are extraordinarily rare, representing a tiny fraction of all natural diamonds. Pink diamonds in general make up less than 0.01% of global diamond production, with their color resulting from intense geological pressure that distorts the crystal lattice during formation—rather than from impurities like nitrogen or boron in most other colored diamonds. The "Fancy Vivid" grade denotes the highest level of color saturation and intensity, which is exceptionally uncommon; for instance, a 2022 GIA study indicated that only about 2% of pink Type IIa diamonds qualify as Fancy Vivid. The purplish modifier adds further scarcity, as it combines pink's warmth with subtle purple undertones, making such stones highly sought after. Stones exceeding 10 carats in this category are virtually unheard of outside major auctions, and those with internal flawlessness amplify the rarity exponentially. Overall, pink diamonds rank second only to red diamonds in terms of fancy color rarity, and with major pink diamond mines depleted, future discoveries of comparable quality are expected to be even fewer.
Nota : the auction catalogue confirms that the diamond was discovered in 2019, not in 2020 as found by Grok.
The Eternal Pink is a cushion mixed-cut Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink weighing 10.57 carats in an Internally Flawless clarity. The GIA is describing it as a stunning specimen, attesting an intense color saturation. Similar colors were found in much smaller diamonds in the now closed Argyle mine in Australia.
It had been cut by Diacore in New York City from a 23.78 carat rough discovered in 2019 in Botswana.
Flanked by two diamonds on a ring, it was sold for $ 35M by Sotheby's on June 8, 2023, lot 62. It is a price per carat of US $ 3.3M.
History of the Eternal Pink Diamond
The Eternal Pink diamond's documented history begins with its discovery as a rough stone in 2019. It was mined by De Beers at the Damtshaa mine in Botswana, weighing 23.78 carats in its raw form. (One source notes a slight variation of 23.87 carats, but 23.78 is the most consistently reported.) The rough diamond was then acquired by Diacore, a renowned diamond manufacturer, which spent over six months meticulously cutting and polishing it into a 10.57-carat cushion brilliant-cut gem. This process reduced its weight by more than half to achieve optimal color saturation, clarity, and faceting.
The diamond was graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as Fancy Vivid Purplish-Pink, Type IIa (indicating high purity with no detectable nitrogen or boron), and Internally Flawless—a rare combination that enhances its value. It was named "The Eternal Pink" and unveiled by Sotheby's in March 2023 as part of their Magnificent Jewels auction series. Prior to the sale, it toured globally, including exhibitions in Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, Taipei, Geneva, and London, generating significant buzz among collectors.
On June 8, 2023, it was auctioned at Sotheby's in New York, fetching $34.8 million after intense bidding—falling just short of its $35 million high estimate but setting a world record price per carat of approximately $3.3 million for a Fancy Vivid Purplish-Pink diamond. The buyer remains anonymous, as is common in high-profile gem sales, and no public information has emerged about subsequent ownership or resales as of early 2026. This sale occurred amid a surge in demand for rare colored diamonds, following the closure of Australia's Argyle mine in 2020, which had been the primary source of pink diamonds globally (though the Eternal Pink originated from Botswana). No major events or updates regarding the diamond have been reported since the auction, and its record price per carat for this color category appears to still stand.
Rarity of Its Color
Fancy Vivid Purplish-Pink diamonds like the Eternal Pink are extraordinarily rare, representing a tiny fraction of all natural diamonds. Pink diamonds in general make up less than 0.01% of global diamond production, with their color resulting from intense geological pressure that distorts the crystal lattice during formation—rather than from impurities like nitrogen or boron in most other colored diamonds. The "Fancy Vivid" grade denotes the highest level of color saturation and intensity, which is exceptionally uncommon; for instance, a 2022 GIA study indicated that only about 2% of pink Type IIa diamonds qualify as Fancy Vivid. The purplish modifier adds further scarcity, as it combines pink's warmth with subtle purple undertones, making such stones highly sought after. Stones exceeding 10 carats in this category are virtually unheard of outside major auctions, and those with internal flawlessness amplify the rarity exponentially. Overall, pink diamonds rank second only to red diamonds in terms of fancy color rarity, and with major pink diamond mines depleted, future discoveries of comparable quality are expected to be even fewer.
Nota : the auction catalogue confirms that the diamond was discovered in 2019, not in 2020 as found by Grok.
The 10.57 carat "Eternal Pink" diamond could sell for more than $35 million at auction, potentially breaking records https://t.co/kWuOCXYt1N
— Bloomberg (@business) March 29, 2023
#AuctionUpdate The Eternal Pink diamond sells for $34.8 million at #SothebysNewYork today during the Magnificent Jewels Auction, presented in partnership with @Silversea, setting a new world auction record for a Fancy Purplish-Pink diamond. pic.twitter.com/5aJuLdnCAT
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) June 8, 2023
2020-2021 The Infinite Blue
2023 SOLD for HK$ 200M by Sotheby's
The Infinite Blue is a radiant cut fancy vivid blue diamond weighing 11.28 carats in a VS2 clarity. Its raw gem had been found in the same Cullinan mine as the Blue Moon of Josephine, the phosphorescent internally flawless fancy vivid blue sold for CHF 49M by Sotheby's in 2015.
The Infinite Blue is surrounded by pink tint brilliant diamonds and shouldered by white trapeze diamonds on a 18 karat white and pink gold ring. It was sold for HK $ 200M by Sotheby's on October 5, 2023, lot 8001. Please watch the video shared by the auction house.
History of the Infinite Blue diamond, sold in 2023 by Sotheby's
Origin and Discovery
The Infinite Blue diamond originates from the Cullinan Mine in South Africa, renowned for producing some of the world's most exceptional diamonds, including rare blue ones. It was part of the Letlapa Tala Collection ("blue rock" in Northern Sotho), a set of five rough blue diamonds discovered by Petra Diamonds around 2020-2021. The collection included rough stones ranging from 9.61 to 25.75 carats, with the Infinite Blue being cut from the largest of these. Blue diamonds like this form deeper in the Earth's mantle—around 400 miles below the surface—due to trace amounts of boron incorporating into the crystal structure, which imparts their distinctive color. The Cullinan Mine has a storied history, having yielded famous gems such as the 530-carat Cullinan I (Great Star of Africa) and other notable blues like the Blue Moon of Josephine. Only three Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds over 10 carats from this mine have ever appeared at auction prior to the Infinite Blue.
Cutting and Characteristics
The rough stone was expertly cut and polished into an 11.28-carat radiant-cut diamond with a cut-cornered rectangular mixed cut, blending elements of an emerald cut outline with kite-shaped facets for enhanced brilliance. This specific carat weight was intentionally chosen to incorporate the number 8, symbolizing prosperity in Asian cultures and infinity. Graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on June 14, 2023, it received a Fancy Vivid Blue color grade (the highest saturation for blues, representing the top 1% of evaluated blue diamonds), Natural Colour, VS2 clarity, and Type IIb classification—a rare category making up less than 0.5% of all diamonds. The diamond exhibits an azure hue reminiscent of the ocean and exceptional light performance. It was set in a ring mounting featuring a halo of natural pink diamonds and trapezoid-cut white diamonds on each side.
Auction and Sale
Unveiled at a private event in New York City, the Infinite Blue was offered by Sotheby's in a dedicated single-lot live auction in Hong Kong on October 5, 2023. Estimated to fetch between $26 million and $37 million, it ultimately sold for approximately $25.3 million (HK$200 million including buyer's premium), falling slightly short of expectations after competitive bidding. This sale placed it among elite blue diamonds, though below records set by peers like The De Beers Blue ($57.5 million in 2022). No details on previous private ownership are publicly available, suggesting it was brought to market shortly after cutting and grading.
Compare to Blue Moon of Josephine
Overview
The Infinite Blue and the Blue Moon of Josephine are both exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds originating from the Cullinan Mine in South Africa, known for producing some of the rarest blue gems. While they share similarities in color intensity and rarity (both Type IIb diamonds, representing less than 0.5% of all diamonds), they differ in size, clarity, cut, and auction performance. The Blue Moon of Josephine set a per-carat record in 2015, while the Infinite Blue, sold more recently in 2023, fetched a lower price amid market conditions.
Below is a detailed comparison.
Carat Weight
Infinite : 11.28 carats
Moon : 12.03 carats
Color Grade
Infinite : Fancy Vivid Blue (highest saturation, top 1% of blue diamonds)
Moon : Fancy Vivid Blue
Clarity Grade
Infinite : VS2
Moon : Internally Flawless (IF)
Cut
Infinite : Radiant-cut (cut-cornered rectangular mixed cut with kite-shaped facets for brilliance)
Moon : Cushion cut (modified brilliant for optimal light return)
Origin
both : Cullinan Mine, South Africa
Discovery Year
Infinite : Around 2020-2021 (part of Letlapa Tala Collection)
Moon : January 2014
Rough Weight
Infinite : From a 25.75-carat rough (largest in collection)
Moon : 29.62 carats
Auction House
both : Sotheby's
Sale Location
Infonote : Hong Kong
Moon : Geneva
Sale Date
Infinite : October 5, 2023
Moon : November 11, 2015
Sale Price
Infinite : $25.3 million (HK$200 million including premium; below estimate of $26-37 million)
Moon : $48.4 million (record per-carat at $4 million; including premium)
Buyer
Infinite : Anonymous
Moon : Joseph Lau (Hong Kong billionaire; renamed after his daughter Josephine)
Notable Features
Infinite : Set in a ring with pink and white diamond halo; carat weight includes "8" for cultural symbolism
Moon : One of the first major blue diamonds post-discovery to achieve flawless clarity; set a benchmark for blue diamond auctions
Rarity Context
Infinite : One of only three Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds over 10 carats from Cullinan at auction before it
Moon : Extremely rare; blue diamonds comprise ~0.1% of output from Cullinan
Key Differences and Similarities
Both diamonds owe their vivid blue hue to boron impurities formed deep in the Earth's mantle, making them highly sought after. The Blue Moon of Josephine commands a higher price due to its superior clarity (IF vs. VS2), slightly larger size, and historical significance as a record-setter in 2015, when blue diamond demand was peaking. In contrast, the Infinite Blue's radiant cut enhances brilliance in a modern style, but its sale reflected a softer market for colored diamonds in 2023. Despite the price gap, both rank among the top blue diamonds ever auctioned, with the Blue Moon still holding a stronger legacy in per-carat value.
The Infinite Blue is surrounded by pink tint brilliant diamonds and shouldered by white trapeze diamonds on a 18 karat white and pink gold ring. It was sold for HK $ 200M by Sotheby's on October 5, 2023, lot 8001. Please watch the video shared by the auction house.
History of the Infinite Blue diamond, sold in 2023 by Sotheby's
Origin and Discovery
The Infinite Blue diamond originates from the Cullinan Mine in South Africa, renowned for producing some of the world's most exceptional diamonds, including rare blue ones. It was part of the Letlapa Tala Collection ("blue rock" in Northern Sotho), a set of five rough blue diamonds discovered by Petra Diamonds around 2020-2021. The collection included rough stones ranging from 9.61 to 25.75 carats, with the Infinite Blue being cut from the largest of these. Blue diamonds like this form deeper in the Earth's mantle—around 400 miles below the surface—due to trace amounts of boron incorporating into the crystal structure, which imparts their distinctive color. The Cullinan Mine has a storied history, having yielded famous gems such as the 530-carat Cullinan I (Great Star of Africa) and other notable blues like the Blue Moon of Josephine. Only three Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds over 10 carats from this mine have ever appeared at auction prior to the Infinite Blue.
Cutting and Characteristics
The rough stone was expertly cut and polished into an 11.28-carat radiant-cut diamond with a cut-cornered rectangular mixed cut, blending elements of an emerald cut outline with kite-shaped facets for enhanced brilliance. This specific carat weight was intentionally chosen to incorporate the number 8, symbolizing prosperity in Asian cultures and infinity. Graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on June 14, 2023, it received a Fancy Vivid Blue color grade (the highest saturation for blues, representing the top 1% of evaluated blue diamonds), Natural Colour, VS2 clarity, and Type IIb classification—a rare category making up less than 0.5% of all diamonds. The diamond exhibits an azure hue reminiscent of the ocean and exceptional light performance. It was set in a ring mounting featuring a halo of natural pink diamonds and trapezoid-cut white diamonds on each side.
Auction and Sale
Unveiled at a private event in New York City, the Infinite Blue was offered by Sotheby's in a dedicated single-lot live auction in Hong Kong on October 5, 2023. Estimated to fetch between $26 million and $37 million, it ultimately sold for approximately $25.3 million (HK$200 million including buyer's premium), falling slightly short of expectations after competitive bidding. This sale placed it among elite blue diamonds, though below records set by peers like The De Beers Blue ($57.5 million in 2022). No details on previous private ownership are publicly available, suggesting it was brought to market shortly after cutting and grading.
Compare to Blue Moon of Josephine
Overview
The Infinite Blue and the Blue Moon of Josephine are both exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds originating from the Cullinan Mine in South Africa, known for producing some of the rarest blue gems. While they share similarities in color intensity and rarity (both Type IIb diamonds, representing less than 0.5% of all diamonds), they differ in size, clarity, cut, and auction performance. The Blue Moon of Josephine set a per-carat record in 2015, while the Infinite Blue, sold more recently in 2023, fetched a lower price amid market conditions.
Below is a detailed comparison.
Carat Weight
Infinite : 11.28 carats
Moon : 12.03 carats
Color Grade
Infinite : Fancy Vivid Blue (highest saturation, top 1% of blue diamonds)
Moon : Fancy Vivid Blue
Clarity Grade
Infinite : VS2
Moon : Internally Flawless (IF)
Cut
Infinite : Radiant-cut (cut-cornered rectangular mixed cut with kite-shaped facets for brilliance)
Moon : Cushion cut (modified brilliant for optimal light return)
Origin
both : Cullinan Mine, South Africa
Discovery Year
Infinite : Around 2020-2021 (part of Letlapa Tala Collection)
Moon : January 2014
Rough Weight
Infinite : From a 25.75-carat rough (largest in collection)
Moon : 29.62 carats
Auction House
both : Sotheby's
Sale Location
Infonote : Hong Kong
Moon : Geneva
Sale Date
Infinite : October 5, 2023
Moon : November 11, 2015
Sale Price
Infinite : $25.3 million (HK$200 million including premium; below estimate of $26-37 million)
Moon : $48.4 million (record per-carat at $4 million; including premium)
Buyer
Infinite : Anonymous
Moon : Joseph Lau (Hong Kong billionaire; renamed after his daughter Josephine)
Notable Features
Infinite : Set in a ring with pink and white diamond halo; carat weight includes "8" for cultural symbolism
Moon : One of the first major blue diamonds post-discovery to achieve flawless clarity; set a benchmark for blue diamond auctions
Rarity Context
Infinite : One of only three Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds over 10 carats from Cullinan at auction before it
Moon : Extremely rare; blue diamonds comprise ~0.1% of output from Cullinan
Key Differences and Similarities
Both diamonds owe their vivid blue hue to boron impurities formed deep in the Earth's mantle, making them highly sought after. The Blue Moon of Josephine commands a higher price due to its superior clarity (IF vs. VS2), slightly larger size, and historical significance as a record-setter in 2015, when blue diamond demand was peaking. In contrast, the Infinite Blue's radiant cut enhances brilliance in a modern style, but its sale reflected a softer market for colored diamonds in 2023. Despite the price gap, both rank among the top blue diamonds ever auctioned, with the Blue Moon still holding a stronger legacy in per-carat value.
This blue rock sold for US $25.4 Million!
— Reena Ahluwalia (@reenaahluwalia) October 5, 2023
The Infinite Blue Diamond.
Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond, 11.28 carats, Type IIb.
Congrats, @Sothebys Hong Kong. pic.twitter.com/hnxnMPTjpk
2020 Listening to the Rain by Cui Ruzhuo
2020 SOLD for RMB 173M by Poly
Listening to the Rain and Sleeping in the Lotus Pond in Autumn, handscroll in color on paper 43 x 960 cm painted by Cui Ruzhuo in 2020, was sold for RMB 173M by Poly on October 16, 2020, lot 1633.
It expresses a continuous light summer rain falling on an infinite lotus pond with its blooming flowers and wind on the lotus leaves.
It expresses a continuous light summer rain falling on an infinite lotus pond with its blooming flowers and wind on the lotus leaves.
2020 Game Changer by Banksy
2021 SOLD for £ 16.8M by Christie's
In the spring of 2020, in each country, everyone discovers the existence of superheroes, people like you and me, very keen of doing their daily work with perseverance and abnegation : the frontline health staff, which was until then mostly distinguished by the press for social and wage demands.
On May 6, 2020, Banksy hangs at the University Hospital Southampton an oil on canvas 91 x 91 cm, clearly visible to staff and patients. This work incorporates the artist's social humor, but without his usual irreverence. It is the message of hope that people increasingly need, one year after the global expansion of the pandemic.
The work is named Game Changer. This title is descriptive. It features a kneeling kid brandishing his new toy, a Superman-inspired masked nurse flying to our rescue. The outdated toys, Batman and Spiderman, are in the bin. The visual effect is not forgotten. In this freehand painting in black line, the only color is the Red Cross clearly visible on the nurse's uniform.
Banksy promised that this work would be sold to benefit the National Health Service. He keeps his word. Game Changer was sold for £ 16.8M from a lower estimate of £ 2.5M by Christie's on March 23, 2021, lot 6. At Southampton Hospital, hope will not be lost : a replica has been installed in place of the original.
The lot was offered with a saleroom notice :
"The artist wishes to thank the British Red Cross for authorising the use of the Red Cross emblem in this work. The red cross symbol is restricted by law in order to preserve its protective function during armed conflicts."
On May 6, 2020, Banksy hangs at the University Hospital Southampton an oil on canvas 91 x 91 cm, clearly visible to staff and patients. This work incorporates the artist's social humor, but without his usual irreverence. It is the message of hope that people increasingly need, one year after the global expansion of the pandemic.
The work is named Game Changer. This title is descriptive. It features a kneeling kid brandishing his new toy, a Superman-inspired masked nurse flying to our rescue. The outdated toys, Batman and Spiderman, are in the bin. The visual effect is not forgotten. In this freehand painting in black line, the only color is the Red Cross clearly visible on the nurse's uniform.
Banksy promised that this work would be sold to benefit the National Health Service. He keeps his word. Game Changer was sold for £ 16.8M from a lower estimate of £ 2.5M by Christie's on March 23, 2021, lot 6. At Southampton Hospital, hope will not be lost : a replica has been installed in place of the original.
The lot was offered with a saleroom notice :
"The artist wishes to thank the British Red Cross for authorising the use of the Red Cross emblem in this work. The red cross symbol is restricted by law in order to preserve its protective function during armed conflicts."
2020 Light Haze Days by Nara
2022 SOLD for $ 12M by Sotheby's
Endlessly in the history of mankind, a new generation has the hope to have a better life. Each generation is nevertheless disturbed by local disasters. The shock after the Fukushima disaster had a major impact on Nara's art.
In 2020 in Los Angeles the biggest retrospective scheduled for the artist was cancelled for the reason of the coronavirus pandemic. Back in Japan, he considered the new global unrest.
His artistic response is featuring his signature small girl in a full front bust portrait. This 220 x 195 cm acrylic on canvas is titled Light Haze Days / Study, or Light Haze Daze / Study by homophony. Study means that the artist presents this specific painting as the start of a new era.
The ever innocent child is now getting rid of the mood for defense and revenge of the millennials. The gaze is expressing the naive hope for a better world. The pictural technique is also changed, with the line drawing superseded by a pressing touch providing a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors in head and clothing.
Light Haze Days / Study was sold for $ 12M from a lower estimate of $ 9M by Sotheby's on November 16, 2022, lot 8.
In 2020 in Los Angeles the biggest retrospective scheduled for the artist was cancelled for the reason of the coronavirus pandemic. Back in Japan, he considered the new global unrest.
His artistic response is featuring his signature small girl in a full front bust portrait. This 220 x 195 cm acrylic on canvas is titled Light Haze Days / Study, or Light Haze Daze / Study by homophony. Study means that the artist presents this specific painting as the start of a new era.
The ever innocent child is now getting rid of the mood for defense and revenge of the millennials. The gaze is expressing the naive hope for a better world. The pictural technique is also changed, with the line drawing superseded by a pressing touch providing a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors in head and clothing.
Light Haze Days / Study was sold for $ 12M from a lower estimate of $ 9M by Sotheby's on November 16, 2022, lot 8.
2020 Bugatti Divo
2025 SOLD for $ 8.6M by Bonhams
The Divo was revealed by Bugatti during the 2018 Monterey Car Week. Divo was a racing driver who twice won the Targa Florio for Bugatti in the 1920s. It is also the Italian word for Star. The original net price tag was € 5 millions.
A two door coupe road legal car focused on track performances, the Divo comes in the follow of the Chiron of which it kept the W16 turbocharged 8 liter engine. A weight saving and a massive rear wing enabled to improve its comfort and its driving enjoyment. The top speed is electronically limited to 380 km/h. The power output is unchanged from the Chiron at 1,479 hp.
40 units were assembled at Molsheim in 2020 and 2021, with Bugatti also in charge of the coach building. They were sold out in a single day to Chiron owners solicited by the company. A nice elephant insignia on a passenger's seat is a tribute to Rembrandt Bugatti, Ettore's younger brother.
The first Divo offered at auction was sold for $ 8.6M from a lower estimate of $ 7M by Bonhams on August 15, 2025, lot 196. It had been assembled in 2020 and exported to the USA. It is 800 miles from new at the time of cataloging.
A two door coupe road legal car focused on track performances, the Divo comes in the follow of the Chiron of which it kept the W16 turbocharged 8 liter engine. A weight saving and a massive rear wing enabled to improve its comfort and its driving enjoyment. The top speed is electronically limited to 380 km/h. The power output is unchanged from the Chiron at 1,479 hp.
40 units were assembled at Molsheim in 2020 and 2021, with Bugatti also in charge of the coach building. They were sold out in a single day to Chiron owners solicited by the company. A nice elephant insignia on a passenger's seat is a tribute to Rembrandt Bugatti, Ettore's younger brother.
The first Divo offered at auction was sold for $ 8.6M from a lower estimate of $ 7M by Bonhams on August 15, 2025, lot 196. It had been assembled in 2020 and exported to the USA. It is 800 miles from new at the time of cataloging.
2020-2021 Tyrannosaurus
2022 SOLD for $ 6.1M by Sotheby's
Maximus Rex (greatest king) is the name of the fossil skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex excavated over two seasons in 2020 and 2021. The beast is a contemporary neighbor of Stan and Sue from Hell Creek Formation in South Dakota.
Maximus was a large adult specimen. Its 135 cm skull is one of the best ever discovered with 30 of the 39 bones remaining, preserved in fine details. All the tooth bearing jaw elements are present with no less than 29 teeth in various states of completeness. Most of the post cranial has been destroyed by erosion.
The pathologies include bite marks and parasitic holes plus traces from bone infections. Insect borings suggest that the carcass had not been immediately covered.
The skull displayed on an iron pedestal was sold for $ 6.1M by Sotheby's on December 9, 2022, lot 1. Its articulated assembly with jaws opened includes casts of the missing bones.
The post cranial fragments are joined to the lot. Please watch the video shared by the auction house.
The skull is the major element enabling to distinct a Tyrannosaurus Rex from the other Tyrannosauridae species which include the albertosaurus and the slighty earlier gorgosaurus.
Maximus was a large adult specimen. Its 135 cm skull is one of the best ever discovered with 30 of the 39 bones remaining, preserved in fine details. All the tooth bearing jaw elements are present with no less than 29 teeth in various states of completeness. Most of the post cranial has been destroyed by erosion.
The pathologies include bite marks and parasitic holes plus traces from bone infections. Insect borings suggest that the carcass had not been immediately covered.
The skull displayed on an iron pedestal was sold for $ 6.1M by Sotheby's on December 9, 2022, lot 1. Its articulated assembly with jaws opened includes casts of the missing bones.
The post cranial fragments are joined to the lot. Please watch the video shared by the auction house.
The skull is the major element enabling to distinct a Tyrannosaurus Rex from the other Tyrannosauridae species which include the albertosaurus and the slighty earlier gorgosaurus.
A ferocious visitor has arrived at #SothebysNewYork! This fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex skull (named Maximus!) is one of the best and most complete of its kind ever discovered.
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) November 8, 2022
Visit Maximus in our York Ave galleries before his auction this December. pic.twitter.com/7BaoweZFGP
2020 Sentinel by Leigh
2025 SOLD for $ 5.7M by Christie's
The activist African-American artist Simone Leigh is a tireless supporter of the social condition of black women. She re-interprets the African and African-American cultures in larger than life sculptures that may reach a high degree of abstraction. She was included by Time Magazine in the list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
Sentinel IV is associating a big abstract half spheric hollowed head onto a thin standing nude female body. This 325 cm high bronze was cast in 2020 in an edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs. The number 3 with an original provenance from Hauser and Wirth art gallery in New York was sold for $ 5.7M from a lower estimate of $ 3.5M by Christie's on May 14, 2025, lot 24B.
In the same year an edition of 25 Sentinel IV bronzes 50 cm high was supported by Hauser and Wirth to benefit the non-profit organization Color Of Change in its efforts to combat racial injustice in the United States.
Response by Grock :
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Christie's @ChristiesInc May 15
After over 7 minutes of bidding, Simone Leigh's towering 'Sentinel IV' realises US$ 5,737,000, achieving a new #WorldRecord price for the artist.
Sentinel IV is associating a big abstract half spheric hollowed head onto a thin standing nude female body. This 325 cm high bronze was cast in 2020 in an edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs. The number 3 with an original provenance from Hauser and Wirth art gallery in New York was sold for $ 5.7M from a lower estimate of $ 3.5M by Christie's on May 14, 2025, lot 24B.
In the same year an edition of 25 Sentinel IV bronzes 50 cm high was supported by Hauser and Wirth to benefit the non-profit organization Color Of Change in its efforts to combat racial injustice in the United States.
Response by Grock :
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Christie's @ChristiesInc May 15
After over 7 minutes of bidding, Simone Leigh's towering 'Sentinel IV' realises US$ 5,737,000, achieving a new #WorldRecord price for the artist.
- The sculpture "Sentinel IV" by Simone Leigh, sold for $5.7 million at Christie's, draws inspiration from a Zulu ceremonial spoon used in South African wedding rituals, symbolizing the union of families, a cultural detail rarely highlighted in modern art auctions.
- Leigh's work reflects a decade-long focus on amplifying Black feminine representation, with "Sentinel IV"’s bronze form and faceless design challenging traditional Western sculptural norms, supported by her use of installation and social practice as documented in art historical analyses.
- The record-breaking sale on May 14, 2025, underscores a growing market for contemporary Black artists, with data from Christie's showing a 300% increase in auction prices for such works since 2015, challenging the dominance of pre-1875 Old Master paintings in high-value art sales.
2020 McLaren Speedtail
2021 SOLD for $ 3.3M by RM Sotheby's
The F1, produced from 1992 to 1998, was in its time the only road car in McLaren's catalog. Times have changed a lot : in 2021 the brand is offering no less than nine models to hypercar enthusiasts.
Technology has also changed. The Speedtail, unveiled in 2018, is a continuation of the F1 by the originality of its three-seater cockpit with central driver position, but it uses the hybrid propulsion that McLaren had pioneered with the P1 model in 2013.
The Speedtail is the brand's most performing model, with a guaranteed top speed of 403 km/h and an acceleration to reach 300 km/h in 12.8 seconds. In a demonstration race one year ago, a Speedtail tied with a flying Jet F-35 on takeoff. It is true that the fighter plane was not favored by the two turns of the triangular course.
In this quest for record speed, McLaren appears to be the only manufacturer able to compete with the top-of-the-range models from Koenigsegg, Bugatti and Hennessey. By comparison, the LaFerrari's speed is 350 km/h.
According to the manufacturer's new wording, the Speedtail is a Hyper GT. The teardrop bodywork allows a large glazed space. Carbon fiber is widely used. At 1,430 kg empty, this 5.13 m long monocoque car is light in its category.
The production was limited to 106 units, a cool reference to its ancestor the F1 which had reached this figure. Its sale price excluding options was £ 1.6M before tax.
The arrival at auction of a brand new car is an exceptional opportunity for enthusiasts excluded from McLaren's pre-selection. This car produced in 2020 was sold for $ 3.3M on January 22, 2021 by RM Sotheby's, lot 175.
A 2020 Speedtail with 396 miles from new was sold for $ 3.14M by RM Sotheby's on August 13, 2021, lot 256. A 2020 Speedtail with 275 miles from new had been the second example exported to the USA. It was sold for $ 2.7M by RM Sotheby's on March 5, 2022, lot 143.
Technology has also changed. The Speedtail, unveiled in 2018, is a continuation of the F1 by the originality of its three-seater cockpit with central driver position, but it uses the hybrid propulsion that McLaren had pioneered with the P1 model in 2013.
The Speedtail is the brand's most performing model, with a guaranteed top speed of 403 km/h and an acceleration to reach 300 km/h in 12.8 seconds. In a demonstration race one year ago, a Speedtail tied with a flying Jet F-35 on takeoff. It is true that the fighter plane was not favored by the two turns of the triangular course.
In this quest for record speed, McLaren appears to be the only manufacturer able to compete with the top-of-the-range models from Koenigsegg, Bugatti and Hennessey. By comparison, the LaFerrari's speed is 350 km/h.
According to the manufacturer's new wording, the Speedtail is a Hyper GT. The teardrop bodywork allows a large glazed space. Carbon fiber is widely used. At 1,430 kg empty, this 5.13 m long monocoque car is light in its category.
The production was limited to 106 units, a cool reference to its ancestor the F1 which had reached this figure. Its sale price excluding options was £ 1.6M before tax.
The arrival at auction of a brand new car is an exceptional opportunity for enthusiasts excluded from McLaren's pre-selection. This car produced in 2020 was sold for $ 3.3M on January 22, 2021 by RM Sotheby's, lot 175.
A 2020 Speedtail with 396 miles from new was sold for $ 3.14M by RM Sotheby's on August 13, 2021, lot 256. A 2020 Speedtail with 275 miles from new had been the second example exported to the USA. It was sold for $ 2.7M by RM Sotheby's on March 5, 2022, lot 143.
2020 After Henri Rousseau by Ghenie
2025 SOLD for HK$ 23.4M by Christie's
Half a century before the investigations on the Art Brut by Dubuffet, the Parisian art world was fascinated by the naive style of the self taught Douanier Rousseau, who sincerely believed that he was the best modern artist of his time.
Adrian Ghenie follows. In 2018 an exhibition titled Jungles in Paris gathers his works inspired by the two dominant environments displayed by the previous artist.
Painted in 2020 with a vivid palette, Untitled (After Henri Rousseau), oil on canvas 270 x 300 cm was sold for HK $ 23.4M from a lower estimate of HK $ 10M by Christie's on March 28, 2025, lot 9.
Adrian Ghenie follows. In 2018 an exhibition titled Jungles in Paris gathers his works inspired by the two dominant environments displayed by the previous artist.
Painted in 2020 with a vivid palette, Untitled (After Henri Rousseau), oil on canvas 270 x 300 cm was sold for HK $ 23.4M from a lower estimate of HK $ 10M by Christie's on March 28, 2025, lot 9.
