Former Sotheby's furniture specialist, Sebastian Clarke, joins LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – LiveAuctioneers.com has announced the addition of Sebastian Clarke to its staff, in the role of vice president of business development. Clarke, formerly a specialist in the European Furniture department at Sotheby’s, hails from a family of art experts, including both his parents.

During his tenure at Sotheby’s, Clarke had the opportunity to work on such sales as Versace New York, the collection of Laurence S. Rockefeller, the Estate of Geoffrey Beene, and the celebrated collections of Lily and Edmund J. Safra – a sale that totaled nearly $50 million, a record for a Decorative Arts sale in New York.

After moving to the United States from the United Kingdom, Clarke immersed himself in the fine art and auction world as an apprentice restorer and art handler at the renowned Manhattan studio of Simon Parkes Art Conservation. Clarke then spent three years with C. G. Sloan & Co. in Rockville, Md., where he eventually moved into the role of chief registrar for the company. Clarke also served as an assistant manager at Gore Dean Antiques in Washington, D.C., where he oversaw sales of 18th-century Continental Furniture and Decorative Arts. Before moving to Sotheby’s, Clark joined Doyle New York, where he served first as a junior cataloger, then as a General Furniture and Decorative Arts appraiser. Over the past 5 years, Clarke also has added “auctioneer” to his list of achievements, and continues to provide his services for charity and benefit events.

“There is no better time to join the team at LiveAuctioneers,” said Clarke. “As live Internet bidding has evolved into a recognized and feasible option around the world, LiveAuctioneers has continued to grow and flourish. The recent signing of its 500th auction-house client is a testament to a bright future. I look forward to the opportunity to make significant contributions to the company by utilizing the skills I have developed over the years.”

“The addition of Sebastian Clarke to our staff is sure to be a key to our continued growth and success,” said Julian R. Ellison, CEO of LiveAuctioneers LLC. “He will focus on the cultivation of art and antique markets both at home and abroad, and develop innovative programs to serve the fine art and auction world.”


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