London, UK. 4th March, 2015. Press viewing of the pieces forming part of the upcoming "Bear Witness" auction at Sotheby's. The items were acquired over decades by a single collector and includes works by Warhol, Hirst and Rothko. Pictured - a Sotheby's staff member stands by a polar bear known as Life is Great by Paola Pivi, which has a sales estimate of £50,000 to £70,000. Credit: Stephen Chung/Alamy Live News

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Location: New Bond Street, London, UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Chung / Alamy / Afripics
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