Sotheby's 20th Century Design Online Auction Sets $4 Million USD Record

Although the coronavirus pandemic has led major cultural institutions and fairs to move online, Sotheby's has witnessed the highest-ever result for an online sale of 20th century design last week. The sale, which was scheduled to be held live, shows how online auction programs can be successful; the auction house reported that nearly half of all pieces offered sold for more than their highest estimates. The bidders came from 31 countries, with one-third of the bids coming from mobile devices."Th...