Sotheby's

Sotheby’s have been holding auctions since 1744.  Founded in London, where they moved into salerooms on Bond Street in 1917, Sotheby’s expanded to New York in 1955 and now have salerooms and offices around the world.

Sotheby’s offer specialist sales in over 70 different categories though four major salerooms, six smaller ones and through their online bidding platform BIDnow.


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Another magical Harry Potter result

23 January 2026

The records for JK Rowling’s early work sold at auction keep tumbling, both hardback and paperback

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Praying for a new auction record

09 January 2026

In February in New York, Sotheby’s will offer for sale one of the most important illustrated Hebrew Prayerbooks to come to market: The Rothschild Vienna Mahzor.

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Latest Old Master sales demonstrate value of market freshness and impressive ownership history

19 December 2025

Market freshness and good provenance have always been key components in the Old Master sector, and the latest series of auctions in this category underlined how heavily dependent the market remains on the supply of works that have these qualities.

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Auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s reveal totals for 2025

17 December 2025

Christie’s posted projected global sales of $6.2bn (£4.65bn) for 2025 while Sotheby’s reported a figure of $7bn (£5.25bn).

Tiffany Studios Magnolia pattern floor lamp

Tiffany lamp record set as Magnolia pattern turns heads at Sotheby’s

16 December 2025

A Magnolia pattern floor lamp has become the most expensive Tiffany Studios lamp to sell at auction.

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Watches consulted by three heroes of Trafalgar during the battle sell as a wave of Nelson interest sweeps in

15 December 2025

Pocket watches owned by Horatio Nelson, Thomas Hardy and Cuthbert Collingwood and consulted throughout the Battle of Trafalgar were sold together as a single lot in London on December 9.

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London Old Masters bring cheering results

08 December 2025

The latest Old Master auctions in London produced the highest total for a December series for seven years.

Sherborne Almshouse Triptych

Sherborne almshouse triptych makes £5.2m at Sotheby’s auction

04 December 2025

A beautifully preserved and vibrantly coloured 15th century triptych with a remarkable backstory drew strenuous competition at Sotheby’s latest Old Master evening sale.

Henry House

Henry House to join Dreweatts as CEO

25 November 2025

Newbury auction house Dreweatts has hired Henry House from Sotheby’s.

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Museum launches funding plea to keep rediscovered 15th century almshouse triptych in Dorset  

25 November 2025

A 15th century Flemish devotional triptych discovered in an almshouse in Dorset is to be offered at auction next month with an estimate of £2.5m-3.5m.

Gustav Klimt’s portrait of Elisabeth Lederer

Klimt portrait makes second-highest all-time auction price

19 November 2025

The inaugural auction at Sotheby’s new headquarters at the Breuer Building in New York produced a series of fireworks, not least a record for any lot ever sold by the 281-year-old firm.

Rembrandt drawing

Will Rembrandt’s lion drawing roar at Sotheby’s?

07 November 2025

If it sells, it will become one of the most expensive drawings ever sold.

Édouard Challemel du Rozier and Rodica Seward

New owners, hires and expansion: latest updates from across auction houses, dealers and fairs

14 October 2025

The latest Movers & Shakers in the world of art and antiques

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End of an era as Hyde Park Antiques closes New York gallery

22 September 2025

After 60 years on Broadway, Hyde Park Antiques is closing its gallery and holding a stock clearance sale at Sotheby’s.

Gustav Klimt’s portrait of Elisabeth Lederer

Sotheby’s to offer major Klimt portrait as Lauder collection comes to auction

17 September 2025

A work described as ‘one of the finest and most intricately conceived’ of Gustav Klimt’s (1862-1918) full-length portraits will be the headline lot at the auction of the Leonard A. Lauder collection at Sotheby’s in November.

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News in brief including Sotheby's reporting a $248m annual loss

15 September 2025

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including Sotheby's latest results

Sotheby's Breuer Building in New York

Sotheby’s to open Breuer Building premises ahead of flagship New York sales

21 August 2025

Auction house Sotheby’s has announced the opening date of its New York headquarters at the Breuer Building.

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Chalençon collection: More than 100 Napoleon lots ride into auction action

04 August 2025

Pierre-Jean Chalençon is well known as an enthusiast for Napoleonic memorabilia and this summer Sotheby’s Paris (27/22/15% buyer’s premium) offered just over 100 lots from his collection.

Francesco Guardi

Global auction sales decline but better results for Old Masters and decorative arts

01 August 2025

The latest art market report by ArtTactic revealed that global auction sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips fell by 6.2% for the first half of 2025.

Piprahwa Gems

Historic Piprahwa gems return to India in private sale after planned Sotheby’s auction cancelled

31 July 2025

A collection of relics linked to the historical Buddha will now go on public display in India.

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