It started with what seemed like an ordinary inquiry: a client email containing a photo of a painting. But in the corner of the canvas, a wall lamp – barely visible – hinted at a deeper story waiting to be uncovered. For Florent Jeanniard, Sotheby’s Chairman and Co-Worldwide Head of Design, that minuscule detail opened the door to one of the most unforgettable discoveries of his career. In the latest episode of #SothebysStories, he shares how the mystery unfolded. Thinking of selling? Request an estimate on Sothebys.com via the link in our bio.