Art & Collectibles
From Neoclassical Paintings to Antique Furniture: Howard Ruby’s Treasure Trove of Old-World Rarities Heads to Auction
The September sale will include everything from Old Master paintings to 18th-century marble sculptures.

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Hauser & Wirth’s Owners Just Bought a Famous Private Club in London With a Coveted Art Collection
The Groucho Club was reportedly acquired through Art Farm, the Wirths’ hospitality arm, for $48.9 million.
A Brazilian Woman Hypnotized Her Mother to Steal a $59 Million Painting, Police Allege
They found the painting cloaked in bubble wrap and hidden underneath a bed.
Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn ‘Last Dance’ Finals Jersey Could Fetch up $5 Million at Auction
The iconic jersey will be offered in an online Sotheby’s sale next month, following California and New York exhibitions.
Mickey Mantle’s First Baseball Card Is Now the Most Expensive of All Time—and the Auction Isn’t Even Over
The price is currently up to $7.4 million for the legendary card.
This Dealer Used to Help Authorities Investigate Art Crimes. Now, He’s Wanted for Smuggling.
Georges Lofti is accused of trafficking “hundreds of pieces” from the Middle East.
Lubaina Himid Just Won One of the Art World’s Biggest Prizes
The British artist is the latest recipient of the 2024 Suzanne Deal Booth/FLAG Art Foundation Prize.
A Small London Museum Is Returning Ownership of 12 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Horniman Museum and Gardens will return the statues, plus 60 other objects, to Nigerian ownership.
Italian Authorities Just Seized $144 Million in Art From Vladimir Putin’s Favorite Architect
Lanfranco Cirillo, who designed “Putin’s Palace”, has faced charges of financial malfeasance in the past.