Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document | Dec. 04, 2019 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 4, 2019 |
Entity Registrant Name | Sotheby's |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000823094 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-9750 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-2478409 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1334 York Avenue |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York, |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10021 |
City Area Code | 212 |
Local Phone Number | 606-7000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |