Silver

S otheby’s Silver Department is the global leader in offering exceptional antique and modern silver, spanning English, European and American masterpieces from the 15th through the 21st centuries. Our sales regularly feature works by the most celebrated silversmiths—including Paul Storr, Paul de Lamerie, Robert Garrard & Co. and Tiffany—attracting collectors seeking the finest examples of craftsmanship, design and historical significance. This breadth and depth make Sotheby’s the premier destination for acquiring and selling important silver today.

Our international team of specialists in London, New York and Paris works seamlessly across Sotheby’s global network to source the most desirable pieces and present them to the world’s most engaged buyers. Sotheby’s has achieved many of the category’s most significant auction results, including the world record for any piece of silver, the world record for American silver, and the English silver record set in 2010 with the sale of the Great Wine Cistern of Thomas Wentworth for $3.8 million. This track record reflects our unmatched expertise and our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for consignors.

Long established as the auction house of choice for major silver collections, Sotheby’s continues to dominate the market, achieving a 58% market share and more than $51.5 million in total category sales over the past four years. Our leadership is further defined by standout results for single‑owner collections, including the Yolanda Eleta de Fierro Collection and the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of English silver and European gold boxes in 2024. Today, Sotheby’s remains the trusted global platform for collectors seeking excellence, scholarship and market‑leading results in silver.