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Sotheby's
founded 1744
Biography
Sotheby's was founded in 1744 by Samuel Baker. Today the company is one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, real estate, and collectibles.
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For detailed history see: "History," Sotheby's,
http://www.sothebys.com/en/inside/about-us.html
(accessed 07/14/2015)
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