Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi auctions famed luxury items during Abu Dhabi Collectors' Week

Four Italian made Colnago road racing bikes used during the Tour de France, are on display as part of the auction series in Abu Dhabi on December 2, 2025. (AFP)

A Sothebys representative displays the inside of the Hermes handbag "Birkin Voyageur", once owned by British singer and actress Jane Birkin, in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2025. (AFP)

A Sothebys representative holds the Hermes handbag "Birkin Voyageur", once owned by British singer and actress Jane Birkin, before the auction in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2025. (AFP)

McLaren's Formula One car on display for auction ahead of Sotheby's Auction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 3, 2025. (REUTERS)

Visitors look at a complete set of Patek Philippe Star Caliber 2000 on display as part of the auction series during the Sotheby's Abu Dhabi Collectors' Week in Abu Dhabi on December 2, 2025. (AFP)

An iconic 1994 McLaren F1, chassis 014 automobile, on display as part of the auction series during the Sotheby's "Abu Dhabi Collectors Week" in Abu Dhabi on December 2, 2025. (AFP)

A representative of Sotheby presents a rare Mercedes 1955 300 SLR up for auction ahead of Sotheby's Auction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 3, 2025. (REUTERS)

A visitor looks at a rare collection of time-pieces displayed for auction ahead of Sotheby's Auction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 3, 2025. (REUTERS)

Guests attend an auction where the Hermes handbag "Birkin Voyageur", once owned by British singer and actress Jane Birkin, was sold as part of the Sotheby's Abu Dhabi Collectors' Week" in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2025. (AFP)

A rare pink diamond on display ahead of Sotheby's Auction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 3, 2025. (REUTERS)

Source: AFP

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