If I buy an item through an online auction, can I check out online?
Updated on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 07:20 PM
Yes. As the winning bidder in an online or live auction at Sotheby's, you can complete payment online. Once the auction has ended, you will receive an email from Client Experience team with your invoice and a link to log in to your account. If you do not have an online account, please contact us for assistance.
Navigate to My Account > Purchases where you will see a list of open invoices. From there, you can complete the checkout process by providing your payment information and then selecting how you want to take possession of your purchases.
Note that invoices and payments must be in the name of the registered bidder, whether an individual or a third party. The bidder's name must match the name on the invoice and payment method being used. This is a standard practice to ensure proper tracking and ownership of the items being sold.
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