...and their respective crypto communities favorite NFTs to showcase in addition to putting on a hell of a great presentation!
@Sothebys is not only bringing the physical to the digital world... but the digital to the physical world! Come visit us in-person in our London, New York and Hong Kong galleries to experience the works physically from the Natively Digital: A Curated NFT Sale. pic.twitter.com/eCUro9Yn1R
— Michael Bouhanna (@michaelbouhanna) June 4, 2021
“Sotheby’s landmark digital media auction Natively Digital: A Curated NFT Sale, will showcase both commissioned and existing NFTs from a variety of digital artists. Together, the sale demonstrates the breadth of mediums, creativity, and artistic expression made possible by NFTs. The sale is hosted by Sotheby’s and co-curated with Robert Alice. For information on how to set up an account, how to bid, and FAQs, click here.
The pre-sale exhibition will be open to public at Sotheby's New York, London, and Hong Kong locations.
The head of sales at Sotheby’s, Michael Bouhanna, has a very forward thinking outlook regarding Sothebys and NFTs. He and the Sothebys team have obviously given incredible care and consideration putting their best foot forward promoting a diverse group of NFTs and their communities as a whole. There are too many great artists included in this high-profile event to cover them all in a single article. It was sure special seeing the familiar faces of these especially talented artists and devoted NFT community members.
Thank you to everyone who has supported my journey, helped me grow, watched me push through all the resistance to achieve this special commendation to be included in @Sothebys. Building community and friendships are most important to me than selling art. I am Grateful to be here.
— justinaversano.eth (@justinaversano) June 11, 2021
Twin Flames made a fitting and inspired addition to the well rounded curation.
Twin Flames made a fitting and inspired addition to the well rounded curation.
Big congrats on the awesome sale. Well earned Justin Aversano!
.@FLAMINGODAO is a self-governing organization of NFT artists and collectors and the winning bidder of 'Autoglyph #177' will gain exclusive membership to the FlamingoDAO community. #NativelyDigital 2/2
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) June 8, 2021
Many Larva Labs enthusiasts have long suggested that AutoGlyphs have that ‘high art’ look fit for major galleries and auctions.
The Symbol Set #7 AutoGlyph buyer might be the biggest winner of the event! Congratulations on the unbeatable price for such a significant NFT!
Today is the day! The start of a 7 day @sothebys auction that includes one mint from the first 19 curated projects on AB.
— Art Blocks (@artblocks_io) June 3, 2021
Who thought we would be here in just six short months?
Thanks to all of the artists and the community who have been with us during this journey.#1of1ofX pic.twitter.com/4UhoYBZtQ5
As awesome as it is appropriate finding Art Blocks here!
Massive respect and congratulations to all of our friends Art Blocks :)
Can’t wait for the obligatory third season auction!
Moments ago in our #London saleroom, an extremely rare “Alien” CryptoPunk #7523 from the collection of @sillytuna sold for $11.8M as part of our #NativelyDigital NFT auction – setting a new world auction record for a single CryptoPunk. pic.twitter.com/PDVUSttI3o
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) June 10, 2021
Oh, and this guy.
So long my friend. Don't be a stranger. pic.twitter.com/xnWMemwey8
— Sillytuna 💯 (@sillytuna) June 10, 2021
I imagine a record breaking price helps, but it’s still not easy letting go.. Great sale @sillytuna!
Congratulations to the new owner as well! It didn’t take long for news of the buyer to spread. Definitely worth checking out Decrypts’ great article covering the details of this historic NFT purchase!
DraftKings board member Shalom Meckenzie spent $11.8 million on a CryptoPunk NFT. Here's why. https://t.co/ausiMEC3jK pic.twitter.com/55yOCvkYAh
— Decrypt (@decryptmedia) June 12, 2021
Truly an incredibly significant NFT sale for our time.
Just off the back of the record for @sillytuna’s $11.8m Alien, 5 rare signed #Cryptopunks by @larvalab are coming to @sothebys. It’s the 1st time any prints from this iconic project have ever come to major auction, each of which also exist in digital form. #SothebysCryptoPunks💥 pic.twitter.com/HBiB3uZyZn
— Michael Bouhanna (@michaelbouhanna) June 11, 2021
The action isn’t over yet...
The variety of groundbreaking art as well as new mediums for the presentation being thoroughly explored by Sothebys are especially validating to the many NFT art creators, supporters, and long-time believers. Frankly, it’s also a very well executed nod to the future prosperity of the metaverse! Their initiative and hard work has certainly not gone unnoticed by members of faithful groups spanning the entire Ethereum NFT ecosystem.
Learn more 👇 https://t.co/9Z74G8W8rV
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) June 4, 2021
“We see spaces like Decentraland as the next frontier for digital art where artists, collectors and viewers alike can engage with one another from anywhere in the world and showcase art that is fundamentally scarce and unique, but accessible to anyone for viewing”
In a watershed moment for both the traditional and NFT space, @Sothebys Digitally Native fetches an incredible $17.4m featuring 28 artists across the NFT art community. Thank you for all of the artists, collectors, and the community to make this all possible.@robertalice_21 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/YAT3IBi8cg
— Michael Bouhanna (@michaelbouhanna) June 10, 2021
With this landmark Sotheby's Natively Digital event wrapping up we have come away with a lot to be excited about! In fact, the only notable drawback of this auction was one we’ve spotted just about everywhere elsewhere in the mainstream auction world... It’s the continued lack of a truly decentralized bidding platform. KYC requirements and approvals made by a central authority. Sidestepping such gatekeepers is an absolute cornerstone of blockchain technology. One essential to unlocking and realizing the full potential of a worldwide decentralized art market.
