Sell at Auction with Sotheby's

Sotheby's specialises in chattels rather than property. Tell us what you are selling, from a cellar or a collection to full house contents, or a property, and we will point you to the right room in London.

26% up to £1M, then 20%, then 14.5% (plus VAT)Buyer's Premium
75,000Lots Per Year
LondonRegion
1744Founded

Is Sotheby's right for your property?

Sotheby's is primarily a chattels auctioneer. Its rooms specialise in contemporary art, rare books & manuscripts, important watches, not bricks and mortar, so it is usually the wrong venue for selling a house, flat or land.

If you are clearing the contents of a property, for example ahead of a probate sale, Sotheby's may be exactly the right call for the furniture, jewellery and effects. For the property itself, use the form below and we will shortlist property auctioneers covering London instead.

What Sotheby's specialises in

Contemporary ArtRare Books & ManuscriptsImportant Watches

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Tell us what you are selling, from a cellar or a collection to full house contents, and we will reply with the right saleroom route and realistic fees. Selling a property or land? Choose that option and we will shortlist property auctioneers covering London instead.

No obligation. We are independent of Sotheby's: we compare salerooms on fees, sale rates and specialisms, then point you to the best fit.