Sotheby's - By a Lady
Wed, Oct 01
|Sotheby's New York City
Two and a half centuries of genius, grace, and rebellion. This October, Sotheby’s honors Jane Austen’s legacy with By a Lady—a landmark sale spotlighting women who reshaped history.
Time & Location
Oct 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sotheby's New York City, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
About the event
Event Overview
On October 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT, Sotheby’s New York presents By a Lady, a cross-category auction marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Titled after the anonymous credit that first graced the cover of Sense and Sensibility in 1811, the sale celebrates not only Austen’s literary brilliance but also the enduring influence of women who have defied convention, redefined disciplines, and changed the course of art and thought.
This unique event gathers exceptional works by women across literature, visual art, science, and philosophy, creating a dynamic historical arc that traces the intellectual and creative power of female visionaries over the past 250 years.
Event Details
What: By a Lady – Sotheby’s Cross-Category Sale
Where: Sotheby’s New York