"Nate Berkus styled the hippo-shaped bar as the 'ultimate vanity' for Sotheby's, incorporating luxury items like a Birkin bag and Cartier clock to attract millennial collectors."
"The hippo-shaped bar sold for $31.4 million, three times its estimate, after a bidding war between Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin, setting a record for Lalanne."
"Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne's surrealist artwork, initially dismissed, has become irresistible to celebrity collectors, reflecting a significant shift in the design market."
Nate Berkus showcased Francois-Xavier Lalanne's hippo-shaped bar, dubbed 'Daisy,' as an 'ultimate vanity' for Sotheby's, appealing to younger collectors. The bar featured luxury items like a Birkin bag and Cartier clock. Despite the millennial marketing, the bar was sold for $31.4 million to Jeff Bezos after a bidding war, marking a record for Lalanne's work. The couple's surrealist designs, once overlooked, have gained popularity among celebrity collectors, reflecting a shift in the art and design market.
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