Sotheby's

Sotheby's is a multinational corporation headquartered in New York City. Established in 1744, it is one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, real estate, and collectibles. Sotheby's facilitates the sale of these items through auctions and private sales. The company is currently newsworthy due to several high-profile auctions. Recently, Sotheby's London is preparing to auction a vast collection of chess memorabilia belonging to German grandmaster Lothar Schmid. In another event, David Hockney’s first English landscape painting is on display before being auctioned by Sotheby's. Furthermore, a Rembrandt drawing of a lion sold for a record $18 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York City to benefit big cat conservation. These events highlight Sotheby's continued relevance as a leading platform for the sale of significant cultural and artistic artifacts, impacting both the art market and related philanthropic endeavors.