Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week Abu Dhabi: New Dimensions for Rare Pieces

Art, iconic automobiles, jewellery, watches, and other collectibles are usually displayed in separate environments, each speaking to its own community. Sotheby’s inaugural Collectors’ Week in the Middle East took a different approach: it placed these categories side by side and demonstrated how naturally they can enrich one another. This curatorial shift also highlighted why physical and digital forms of presentation are increasingly complementary. The physical object anchors authenticity; the digital dimension adds insight, emotion, and access. Together, they create a fuller understanding of what makes a rare piece significant.