Our Affiliations

Founded in 1744 in London, England, Sotheby's is one of the world's oldest operating auction houses with more than 15 locations worldwide and is represented by more than 100 offices in 36 countries. Considered global specialists in over 70 categories including fine arts, decorative arts, antiques and jewelry, the firm has an annual turnover of over $6 billion. Sotheby's International Realty was established to service the real estates needs of art auction clients. Sotheby's International Realty Canada has always been the exclusive affiliate of Victoria and Vancouver Island for Sotheby's International Realty and is also a member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate.

We offer unparalleled access to some of the world's most discerning buyers.

Sotheby's Auction House clients include:

71 of Forbes 100 World's Richest People
253 of Forbes 400 Richest Americans
78 of Forbes 100 Richest Americans
86 of Forbes Top 500 CEOs
12 of Forbes 40 under 40 list
60 of Worth magazine Benefactor 100 list

Welcome to the most important website relating to art auctions. Explore auctions, how to buy and sell, specialists, catalogues, the auction process, and a myriad of related services including financing, press releases, Sotheby's Institute of Art, and more. Short of visiting one of their many galleries throughout the world, Sothebys.com will take you into the captivating world of auctions.

Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby's International Realty ® network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. Click here to visit Sotheby's International Realty.

Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate (LuxuryRealEstate.com) is a global network of over 1,500 luxury real estate brookerages. Each company is carefully selected based on the company's reputation for performance, experience with high-end properties, and quality service. The award-winning website provides access to tens of thousands of for-sale properties around the globe.

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