Russian Billionaire's Legal Battle with Sotheby's Over Art Loss
Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev accuses Sotheby's of participating in an elaborate fraud that led to him losing tens of millions of dollars on art purchases, including works by Picasso and da Vinci. Sotheby's denies any knowledge or participation in the alleged misconduct, while Rybolovlev's lawyer claims that a trusted art broker, Yves Bouvier, secretly marked up prices and pocketed millions. The trial sheds light on high-stakes art transactions and their significance to auction houses, with Rybolovlev expected to testify.