Biography
Ash Nouri serves as Assistant Vice President, Global Business Development at Sotheby’s Los Angeles. With over half a decade of experience in the auction industry, he advises both new and established collectors on acquisitions and collection management across categories.
Since joining the company in 2019, Mr. Nouri has played a key role in expanding international business development initiatives. In addition to sourcing works for auction and private sale, he manages and cultivates client relationships globally. During his tenure, he has spearheaded numerous significant consignments, including property from major West Coast collections such as those of David H. Murdock, Julie Andrews, and Jacqueline Bisset.
Mr. Nouri is also recognized by his role in facilitating acquisitions of record-breaking works by artists like Fernando Botero and Roy Lichtenstein. His results reflect a broad expertise across collecting categories, with a particular emphasis on Contemporary Art.
Prior to joining the Los Angeles office, Mr. Nouri worked in the Fiduciary Client Group at Sotheby’s New York. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and is fluent in Persian.
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