Preferred Access
Exclusive benefits, early access to sales, and dedicated specialist support for our valued clients.
Member Benefits
Early Access to Sales
Preview auction lots and private sale offerings before they are made available to the general public. Be first to secure the works that matter most to you.
Dedicated Specialist Support
A personal Sotheby's specialist is assigned to each Preferred Access client — available to advise on acquisitions, consignments, and collection strategy.
Priority Bidding Registration
Simplified registration for all Sotheby's sales worldwide, with enhanced credit facilities available to qualified clients.
Exclusive Events & Previews
Private dinners, curator-led gallery tours, and invitation-only events at Sotheby's locations in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Paris.
Collection Management
Complimentary collection appraisal, insurance valuation services, and access to our network of trusted conservators and framers.
Bespoke Research
Our research team can conduct deep-dive provenance research, market analysis, and opportunity identification tailored to your specific collecting interests.
Membership Tiers
Select
Annual spend of $100,000+
- ✓Dedicated relationship manager
- ✓Early access notifications
- ✓Priority registration
- ✓Quarterly market report
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Premier
Annual spend of $500,000+
- ✓All Select benefits
- ✓Invitation to private previews
- ✓Complimentary valuations
- ✓Access to private sales
- ✓Complimentary shipping on select purchases
Elite
By invitation only
- ✓All Premier benefits
- ✓Personal specialist on call
- ✓Bespoke event invitations globally
- ✓Tailored acquisition strategy
- ✓Collection management service
Speak with a Specialist
To learn more about Preferred Access membership or to begin the qualification process, please contact your Sotheby's specialist or complete our enquiry form.