Sotheby's, Fine art auction shop in Upper East Side, New York, United States
Sotheby's is a ten-story building on York Avenue that serves as the worldwide headquarters for art auctions and the trade in collectible items. The premises include exhibition spaces, administrative offices, and storage rooms for high-value objects that can be inspected before an auction.
The New York branch was founded in 1921, after the original London auction house had been operating since 1744. Over the following decades, the location grew into one of the most important centers for the international art market.
The name comes from London bookseller Samuel Baker, whose business was later expanded by Sotheby and is now recognized worldwide in the art trade. Visitors can enter the exhibition rooms and view objects prepared for upcoming auctions or offered for direct purchase.
The complex is located at 1334 York Avenue on the Upper East Side and is open to the public during the week and on weekends. The exhibition spaces are accessible and allow interested visitors to view the objects up close.
On the ground floor there is a café called Sant Ambroeus, as well as a wine shop for collectors looking for selected bottles. Both facilities are also accessible to visitors who do not wish to participate in an auction.
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