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Established London, 1887
Where Heritage
Meets Excellence
For over a century, Wotherby's has been trusted by collectors, institutions, and private clients to handle works of the highest consequence with the utmost care.
A legacy of scholarship and discretion
Founded in 1887 by Edmund Wotherby and his partner Sir Francis Carrow, Wotherby's has grown from a single Bond Street saleroom to one of the foremost auction houses in the world. We conduct sales across London, New York, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Paris, with specialist expertise spanning Old Masters to contemporary photography.
Our approach is grounded in scholarship. Every work that passes through Wotherby's is subject to rigorous provenance research, independent authentication, and expert appraisal by specialists with decades of experience in their fields. Our clients trust us precisely because we do not compromise on due diligence or discretion.
137
Years in business
£4.2bn
Total sales, 2024
9
International offices
4,200+
Lots sold annually
Our departments
Specialist expertise across every collecting category
Old Masters
Paintings, drawings, and works on paper from the Renaissance through to the late eighteenth century, spanning the full range of European and Northern schools.
Modern & Impressionist Art
Works by the foundational figures of modern painting, sculpture, and works on paper, from the Barbizon School through to mid-century masters of the European avant-garde.
Jewellery & Watches
Important signed and unsigned jewels, natural pearls, coloured gemstones, and timepieces from the world's leading maisons, offered in our dedicated Geneva sales.
Asian Art & Antiquities
Imperial and scholarly works from China, Japan, Korea, and the ancient world, including ceramics, bronzes, jade, and objects from the classical Mediterranean.
Contemporary Art
Cutting-edge works by living artists, from established names to emerging talents shaping the future of the market, across painting, sculpture, and new media.
Decorative Arts
Furniture, ceramics, silver, and objets d'art representing the finest in craftsmanship and design, from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century.
Upcoming Sale
Exceptional Evening Sale 2026
Wotherby's presents The Exceptional Evening Sale 2026, a tightly curated London auction bringing together ten museum-quality works spanning Old Masters, Impressionism, modern sculpture, post-war abstraction, contemporary painting and exceptional decorative arts.
From Sandro Bottarelli's Portrait of a Young Nobleman Holding a Glove to Alberto Giacomelli's The Walker on a Low Base and Vittorio De Santi's magnificent Saint Sebastian, the sale unites rare provenance, scholarly importance and extraordinary visual power in one landmark evening.
9 March 2026 · Wotherby's, New Bond Street, London
Private Treaty Sales
Begin your journey with Wotherby's
Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or enquire about our Private Sales division — for works of extraordinary sensitivity, value, or provenance complexity — our specialists are here to assist you.
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