Sotheby's and eBay Partner for Global Live Auctions
Sotheby's and eBay have announced a partnership to launch live auctions from Sotheby's New York headquarters, with eBay developing a new online facility for collectors and first-time buyers. The collaboration aims to make Sotheby's sales more accessible worldwide through real-time bidding, featuring 18 categories of art and collectibles. Bruno Vinciguerra, Sotheby's Chief Operating Officer, stated the goal is to reach the broadest possible audience. Devin Wenig, president of eBay Marketplaces, emphasized that combining Sotheby's reputation with eBay's technology and global reach will provide access to premium items from any device. The initiative seeks to position Sotheby's as a primary destination for international live auctions.
Key facts
- Sotheby's and eBay announced a partnership
- Live auctions will be held at Sotheby's headquarters in New York
- eBay is creating a new online facility for the auctions
- The auctions will feature 18 categories of art and collectibles
- Real-time bidding will be available from anywhere in the world
- Bruno Vinciguerra is Sotheby's Chief Operating Officer
- Devin Wenig is president of eBay Marketplaces
- The partnership aims to make auctions more accessible globally
Entities
Institutions
- Sotheby's
- eBay
Locations
- New York
- United States