The Wall Street Journal has a very good, if a bit star-struck, blog about the auction world called On The Block. They recently posted this interactive graphic calling out features of the Sotheby's auction salesroom. Follow the link to find out who sat halfway back on the left side (a star!) They also have a nice series of photographs from the Impressionist and Modern Evening Sale.
I always imagined that I'd be able to just walk into Sotheby's and attend one of their auctions, but I've learned now that I'd likely be directed into the overflow room (aka "Siberia"). According to an attendee, it's like "being at a rock concert but not in the actual hall."
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