Catherine Southon
Catherine worked her way up from a job filing and answering the phones to become Head of Scientific and Maritime Works of Art at Sotheby's.
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Scientific instruments and maritime works of art
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Former ³§´Ç³Ù³ó±ð²ú²â’s auctioneer Catherine has 9 years of experience at the prestigious auction house under her belt. She then moved on to work as an independent consultant specialising in scientific and maritime antiques and collectables.
Former ³§´Ç³Ù³ó±ð²ú²â’s auctioneer Catherine has 9 years of experience at the prestigious auction house under her belt
Whilst Catherine was studying for her master at university, she curated an exhibition at her university gallery on Rock 'n' Roll memorabilia. To coincide with the exhibition she asked Hilary Kay from and the to come and give a talk. Inspired by her, Catherine decided that rather than work in museums or galleries, she would instead forge a career in the antiques world.
Shortly after she graduated, Catherine applied for a job at in the Collectors Department. Starting off answering the phones and filing, she eventually became Head of Scientific and Maritime Works of Art. She now runs her own saleroom in Croydon, Surrey.
Catherine was involved in some very prestigious sales during her time there, including the sale and auction in New York, where timepieces were sold for millions!
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