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Sotheby's to Auction Landmark Benjamin Franklin Collection in New York Following Philadelphia Preview
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Sotheby's to Auction Landmark Benjamin Franklin Collection in New York Following Philadelphia Preview

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Monday, June 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Auction Result Sotheby's

Sotheby's has announced the upcoming sale of a significant collection of Benjamin Franklin memorabilia scheduled for June in New York. The collection will be revealed during a preview event in Philadelphia on May 5, 2026. The auction house has not yet released the full catalog or individual lot estimates for the landmark assembly.

  • Artists: Jean-Michel Basquiat
  • People: Benjamin Franklin
  • Auction Houses: Sotheby's, Christie's
  • Locations: Philadelphia, New York

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Originally via Sotheby's · Curated by The Cultural Signal

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