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Welcome to Sotheby's

Your visit means a lot to us. You might be newly curious about our nearly 260-year old company. Or perhaps your interest runs deeper, and you'd like to take part in the captivating world of auctions. Either way, you've come to the right place.

Follow any of these links to learn about Sotheby's and the way our business works.

Sotheby's: A History
Masters at auction since 1744.

Buying at Sotheby's
The ins and outs of auction, from picking up your paddle to picking up your purchase.

Selling at Sotheby's
From auction estimates through final payment, everything you need to know about offering your property at Sotheby's.

Glossary of Auction Terms

Beyond Auctions
Real estate, financial services, press releases, Sotheby's Institute of Art, and more.

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Now you can use mySothebys, a powerful auction experience on sothebys.com, to enhance your ability to participate in our auctions. mySothebys uses the Internet to deliver information directly to you -- and for you -- anywhere on the planet, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.