Other highlights of the sales include one of Monet's monumental paintings of the lily pond in his garden at Giverny, which are among the most iconic images in 20th-century art.

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With its flat terrain and long vistas, exploring the Hamptons by bicycle can be an good way to peek behind the gates and in-between the hedgerows of the mega-mansions on Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton or Ocean Road in Bridgehampton, or to explore the long boulevards interspersed with charming shops and restaurants.

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This wooden structure sits conveniently on a slightly elevated area of the garden, giving a superior vantage point of the water lily and carp-filled pond it overlooks.

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