“There is no limit to the people that you can reach now [through online platforms]. If you present things in the right way, build a sound reputation for great products, reliability, honesty and professionalism- anyone, from anywhere in the world, will be comfortable bidding with you.”

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This month we are joined by Henry House, Chief executive officer of Dreweatts auction house and former Deputy Chairman of English and European Furniture and Single-Owner sales at Sotheby’s.

From cataloguing furniture as an intern, to overseeing a world-record sale of Thomas Chippendale furniture, Henry House offers listeners a fascinating insight into his 30-year career in the trade. 

Having built his career across the UK and New York, he reflects on the shifts, consistencies, and enduring passions he has observed in the world of collecting along the way.

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About our guest

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Henry House is Chief Executive Officer of Dreweatts, bringing more than three decades of international auction house experience across London and New York.  

Henry House joined Dreweatts in 2026 as Chief Executive Officer. Henry has more than 30 years of international auction house experience, including leadership positions at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in London and New York, most recently serving as Deputy Chairman of English and European Furniture and Single-Owner Sales at Sotheby’s.

Henry works closely with Chairman Will Richards to advance Dreweatts’ standing as the leading independent auction house in the UK.

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