Sotheby's | History, Art Sales, & Facts

Sotheby’s, one of the world’s leading auction firms, founded in London in 1744. It originally handled sales of important manuscripts and library collections, but since the mid-1950s it has focused on the sale of art. Read more about Sotheby’s history and significant sales.

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