Dorotheum
Auction house in Vienna, Austria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Dorotheum (German pronunciation: [ˌdoːʀoˈteːʊm] ⓘ) is one of the world's oldest auction houses and is the largest auction house of art items in Continental Europe.[1] Established by Emperor Joseph I in 1707, it has its headquarters in Vienna on the Dorotheergasse and branches in other European countries.[2] Besides auctions, the retail sector also plays a major role in Dorotheum's business.[3] In the Dorotheum, works of art, antiques, furniture, and jewellery from various centuries are put up for auction. The building is constructed in the neo-classical style. It is an attraction for Viennese natives and numerous tourists alike.
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Company type | Public |
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Industry | Auctions |
Founded | 1707 |
Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
Key people | Chairman Martin Boehm, Lucas Tinzl |
Number of employees | ca. 530 |
Website | www.dorotheum.com |
Branches exist in Vienna in the Austrian states, the Czech capital of Prague, and the Italian cities of Milan and Rome, as well as in Düsseldorf, Munich and Brussels.