How to Bid & Buy

Our experienced staff is ready to guide you through a simple and seamless buying process: from selecting a work, to placing a successful bid, to shipping your purchase.  

 

A Step-by-Step Guide

1.

Discover What You Like

You can browse our e-catalogues on Sothebys.com or on Sotheby's App, visit our exhibitions in person, or register to receive email alerts so that you never miss a sale.

2.

Place Your Bid

For live auctions, register for an auction online or contact the Bids Department directly via the phone numbers listed below. For online auctions, this step is not required.

3.

Discover What You Like

Place a bid through Sothebys.com or Sotheby's App from the start of the auction until the lot closes. For live auctions, you can also bid by telephone, in the room or by absentee bid.

4.

Pay for Your Purchase

You will receive an invoice and a shipping quote after the sale. The final amount due from the invoice will include the hammer price, the buyer’s premium, the overhead premium and any local taxes.

5.

Receive Your Property

Sotheby’s arranges expert insured shipping and convenient delivery of your property. 

Learn more about the buying basics

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View glossary of terms to familiarize yourself with the language of auctions

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Contact Us

Should you require further assistance, please contact Sotheby's bids department directly in your preferred sale location.

 

+1 212 606 7000

+44 (0) 20 7293 5000

 
 

+1 212 606 7000

+44 (0) 20 7293 5000

 
 

+1 212 606 7000

+44 (0) 20 7293 5000

 
 

+1 212 606 7000

 
 
 
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