5.29.20 - Sotheby’s to Hold ‘Live’ Auctions in June, Remotely
'Whether the excitement typically generated by such a bidding war can be replicated remotely remains to be seen.'
'Mr. Barker bullishly predicted it will “be a dynamic, truly global experience that will usher in an exciting new era of marquee auctions at Sotheby’s in which the best of the established live auction format is with married with the latest technology." In doing so, Sotheby’s is following the announcement by its rival, Christie’s, which said on May 15 that it would be offering a hybrid of online bidding, streaming and in-room bidding for its sales of Impressionist, modern and contemporary art.'