eBay teams up with Sotheby’s to livestream its art and antiques auctions

eBay is partnering with 270-year-old auction house Sotheby’s to allow users to livestream auctions of the latter’s collection of fine art and antiques, starting this April. The new platform will allow eBay users to view and bid on items from Sotheby’s extensive collections during themed events that last a few hours each. About 40 lots will be offered in an hour, and each item will be on sale for only about two minutes at the most. However, unlike items purchased through eBay’s own auctions with a credit card, you’ll have to pay for your Sotheby’s bids via bank transfer or…



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