May we correct a widely held view?
Many people believe that Sotheby's caters only for the rich.
It is true that we sell many items which make recordl5tices (269 last season). It is true that we have sold the largest individual collections in recent years. It is also true that some lots sell for seven figure sums. These make headlines in the press; they are news.
What is not generally known is that over four-fifths of all lots (303,000 in total) sold last season for £500 or less—and over 60% for £200 or less.
Thus the majority of items sell for modest sums and no potential buyer should be deterred from visiting our salerooms.
Equally, no-one should be reluctant to bring in property for a free valuation and possible sale. Many people own property which may be worth considerably more than they think.
Every vendor will receive the full benefits of our expertise and of our international catalogue distribution– whatever the value of the item.
Why not call or telephone one day? There is no charge for our advice and no obligation either to buy or to sell.
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