Barefoot in the Park

The “Ultimate Sneaker Collection” online-only auction, which collection has been on public display at Sotheby’s New York Galleries from July 11–23, 2019. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images.

Cartography

A world map in the form of a set of gores for a terrestrial globe, from 1507 by cartographer Martin Waldseemueller is displayed at Christie’s auction rooms in London, England on November 7, 2017. Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP.

Where Do I Put The Sofa?

Salvador Dalí’s Lobster Telephone and Mae West Lips Sofa – two of the most famous surrealist objects ever created – are among hundreds of artworks that will be auctioned by Christie’s in December, in a sale expected to raise up to £2.5m. The Sofa is estimated at up to about £400,000, and the Lobster Telephone up to £250,000. Photo: CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2016.

Fugit Amor

New York, United States: A Harry Winston-designed 7.5 carat engagement ring given to Marla Maples by Donald Trump in 1993 was sold on Thursday at auction for $300,000 dollars. Photo: Joseph DuMouchelle/AP.