A gold and red lacquered wooden Buddha presides serenely in a room covered by display cases made by the interior designer Jacques Grange

Yves Saint Laurent's Art Auction

The private collection amassed by the fashion designer and his partner Pierre Berge is considered one of the finest in the world. It's expected to make in excess of $250 million when the three-day sale starts on 23 February.

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