THE WEEK IN REVIEW

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Past Issues

Skirts, sapphires and the middle of the market

Sep 28, 2026

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7 min read

Skirts, sapphires and the middle of the market

California jewelry's middle band, Prada's skirt study, a Bonhams art sale and Christie's new Pop Culture desk.

Shrunk-down Koons, bloated watch catalogs, and digital art's disappearing data

Sep 20, 2026

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9 min read

Shrunk-down Koons, bloated watch catalogs, and digital art's disappearing data

As Hublot commercializes Jeff Koons' record-breaking art benchmarks, digital-only auction silos and overloaded Hong Kong watch catalogs are actively blocking price discovery.

Monterey’s $756M illusion, art estate liquidity traps, and premium EV valuation risks

Sep 14, 2026

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10 min read

Monterey’s $756M illusion, art estate liquidity traps, and premium EV valuation risks

While hypercars and prewar masterpieces drive record totals, everyday classics underperform, highlighting a selective market also threatening uncoordinated art estates.

Sotheby’s Establishes Marquee, Theft of Rare, and Ferrari enter the auction room

Aug 23, 2026

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10 min read

Sotheby’s Establishes Marquee, Theft of Rare, and Ferrari enter the auction room

Four stories, three market charts, the week's auction results, and a few things worth knowing.

Aug 16, 2026

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12 min read

What a Good Story Is Worth

Journe's 022/99R, Jordan's signed box, a Le Mans Talbot-Lago and the record that never settled.

Rolex decompression, no-reserve Lamborghinis, and provenance-led fashion

Aug 9, 2026

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4 min read

Rolex decompression, no-reserve Lamborghinis, and provenance-led fashion

Rolex premiums cool, Bonhams brings no-reserve supercars to Zoute, Christie’s moves film wardrobe direct from set, and Hermès turns footwear into brand equity