Making a purchase at Sotheby's is simple. The general steps are:
- Registering to bid
- Bidding
- Paying
- Picking up or shipping your property.
Selling
If you have property you wish to sell, Sotheby's team of specialists and client service representatives can help you through the entire process.
- Auction Estimates & decision to sell
- Shipping
- Selling contract & reserve price
- Commission & payment
The Auction Process: A Timeline
Frequenty asked questions about our auctions, from start to finish.
