What Does It Take to Be an Auctioneer at Sotheby’s? | Meet the Auctioneer: Phyllis Kao

Almost by definition, there is no role more central to an Auction House than that of an Auctioneer. Despite being the most publicly facing individuals at Sotheby’s, their jobs are often a bit of a mystery. How is it, for instance, that one becomes an auctioneer in the first place? What kind of education and training is required? How do auctioneers prepare for their auctions? In this video, Phyllis Kao takes us behind the rostrum to reveal what being an auctioneer at Sotheby’s is really like. Watch Phyllis LIVE during The Now Evening Auction in New York, streaming 13 May at 6:00 PM ET ►► https://www.youtube.com/live/4ydUj3vcdiI Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►    / @sothebys