Big players send online art sales soaring

As trust in internet art sites grows, novices and collectors are becoming more comfortable buying on the web.

Bonnie Engel

June 08, 2016

Auction house Sotheby’s made a deal in July last year with eBay to provide live streaming of its auctions to reach the folks who regularly shop there. It provides a way for more people worldwide to access art and learn about the buying process.

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