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The year 1981 was a turning point for Basquiat's career, marking his transition from New York street artist to international art-market darling. That year, the 20-year-old artist made his first painting sale to Blondie singer Debbie Harry and took part in his first gallery exhibition, a group show called New York/New Wave at PS1 in Long Island City under the name SAMO, the graffiti tag he shared with his high-school friend Al Diaz.

On April 18, 1999, one of the best athletes to ever play the game of hockey took his final bow. That would be Wayne Gretzky, whose professional career came to an end when his New York Rangers played the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the years since then, he has - as many retired athletes tend to do - invested in sport teams and become more involved in politics.Gretzky remains a legend in the sport where he earned the nickname "The Great One," so it's not surprising to learn that memorabilia from his career is in high demand.

"At the end of the day, it's the bidders who tell us what things are worth, not me, not anyone else. The estimates are just there to give people an indication," said Cassandra Hatton, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of auction pricing.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is collaborating with Sotheby's to auction an exclusive art-focused voyage aboard its superyacht Luminara, featuring unique cultural experiences.