Quick Info
| Profession | Auctioneer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | England, United Kingdom |
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Bio/Wiki
| Hugh Edmeades is a renowned British international auctioneer specializing in fine art, classic cars, and charity auctions. | |
| He is widely recognized for serving as the auctioneer for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions since 2019. | |
| Over his 38-year career at Christie's, he presided over more than 2,500 sales, generating over $2.75 billion in total bids for more than 310,000 lots. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Rugby School, Warwickshire, England |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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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. | |
| During the 2022 IPL auction in Kochi, he fainted and fell due to Postural Hypotension but recovered quickly. |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-edmeades-a4060217 |
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. |