Hugh Edmeades
Auctioneer

British England, United Kingdom

Quick Info

Profession	Auctioneer
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	01/01/1960
Age	66 years
Birthplace	England, United Kingdom

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Physical Stats & More

Height	170 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Rugby School, Warwickshire, England

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Not Known

Career

Joined Christie’s in 1978, initially focusing on antique furniture.
Became an auctioneer after taking a crash course to gain confidence on stage.
Appointed Director of International Auctions at Christie’s in 1978.
Conducted over 2,500 sales in fine art, vintage vehicles, and charity auctions.
In 2004, auctioned 88 guitars owned by Eric Clapton.
In 2008, served as auctioneer at Nelson Mandela’s birthday gala in London, raising $5.6 million for Mandela’s children’s charity.
Became an independent auctioneer at Christie’s in 2016.
Appointed IPL auctioneer by BCCI in 2019, succeeding Richard Madley.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hugh Edmeades started his journey at Christie’s in 1978 with a focus on antique furniture.
2. In the same year, he earned the position of Director of International Auctions at Christie’s.
3. His expertise lies in conducting auctions for fine art, vintage vehicles, and charity causes, overseeing over 2,500 sales at Christie’s.
4. Hugh has auctioned a wide array of items, from guitars owned by Eric Clapton to masterpieces by Old Masters, Impressionists, and Contemporary artists.
5. Through his work, he has contributed to raising over £97 million for charitable trusts.
6. In 2019, Hugh was chosen as an IPL auctioneer by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
7. During the 2022 IPL auction, he experienced a health scare, fainting and falling from the platform due to Postural Hypertension.
8. Hugh leverages his experience to mentor budding auctioneers and adapt to the evolving landscape, including transitioning from telephone bidding to online streaming.
9. He became an auctioneer when his boss at Christie’s left, opting for the role over Head of Furniture.
10. During the 2022 IPL auction on 23 December in Kochi, he experienced a health scare, fainting and falling from the platform due to Postural Hypertension.

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