Sotheby's & Christie's Chauffeur
The two houses that have shaped the art market for nearly three centuries sit less than a mile apart, close enough to view a Sotheby’s evening sale and a Christie’s viewing the same afternoon. A Sotheby’s & Christie’s chauffeur moves between both without the wait for a taxi outside either.
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Our Sotheby's & Christie's Chauffeur Fleet
A visit to Sotheby’s or Christie’s calls for a car as considered as the collection itself. Our Mercedes S-Class is the most popular choice for individual auction house transfers, while the Mercedes V-Class offers additional space for smaller won lots and catalogues.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Business Class
- 4 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £140
- Hourly London Rate £72
- Outside London Rate £100
20% VAT INCLUDED
Mercedes V-Class
Business MPV
- 6-7 Passengers
- 6 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £170
- Hourly London Rate £90
- Outside London Rate £144
20% VAT INCLUDED
Mercedes-Benz EQS
First Class
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £180
- Hourly London Rate £108
- Outside London Rate £154
20% VAT INCLUDED
Mercedes S-Class
First Class
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £180
- Hourly London Rate £108
- Outside London Rate £154
20% VAT INCLUDED
Range Rover LWB
Luxury SUV
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £350
- Hourly London Rate £140
- Outside London Rate £200
20% VAT INCLUDED
Bentley Mulsanne
Super-Luxury
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £850
- Hourly London Rate £300
- Outside London Rate £450
20% VAT INCLUDED
Rolls Royce Ghost
Super-Luxury
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £850
- Hourly London Rate £300
- Outside London Rate £450
20% VAT INCLUDED
Rolls Royce Cullinan
Super-Luxury SUV
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £1000
- Hourly London Rate £400
- Outside London Rate £600
20% VAT INCLUDED
Lamborghini Urus
Super-Luxury SUV
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £1000
- Hourly London Rate £400
- Outside London Rate £600
20% VAT INCLUDED
A Zoo, a Bookseller, and Two Centuries of Rivalry
Sotheby's First Sale Was at a Zoo
On 11 March 1744, bookseller Samuel Baker auctioned several hundred volumes from a deceased politician’s library at the Exeter Exchange on the Strand, a building that later housed a menagerie. Sotheby’s didn’t move to its current New Bond Street address until 1917, well over a century and a half later.
Christie's Sold to Catherine the Great
James Christie held his first sale in Pall Mall on 5 December 1766, and within twelve years had brokered the sale of Robert Walpole’s art collection to Catherine the Great of Russia. Christie’s moved to its present King Street, St James’s address in 1823.
Why Choose A Sotheby's & Christie's Chauffeur Service
Sale days and previews rarely follow a simple schedule, with viewing rooms, private views and bidding all running on their own timing. Choosing a dedicated Sotheby’s and Christie’s chauffeur service means your arrival and return are built around the auction house’s own programme, not a fixed taxi booking.
Avoid Mayfair & St James's Traffic and the Congestion Charge Zone
New Bond Street and King Street both sit inside the Transport for London Congestion Charge zone, and self-driving collectors often face slow traffic and scarce parking near either auction house. Our Sotheby’s and Christie’s chauffeur service handles the charge, the route and the parking, so you arrive relaxed rather than rushed.
Discreet, Punctual Sale-Day Arrivals
A quiet, professional chauffeur suits the tone of a sale day or private view far better than a rideshare pickup point. Your chauffeur arrives with the correct timing for your appointment, and waits without drawing attention.
How Our Sotheby's & Christie's Chauffeur Works
We have refined our logistics so that a viewing, preview or sale-day trip runs on your schedule, not a taxi rank’s.
Punctual Pickup for Viewings & Sale Days
Your chauffeur collects you from home, office or hotel with enough time to arrive exactly for your appointment or the start of a sale.
Wait-and-Return During Previews
Book your chauffeur to wait nearby during a viewing or preview, or call for a return pickup once you are ready. Either way, your car is back within minutes.
Secure, Discreet Drop-off
Your chauffeur delivers you directly to the auction house entrance and drives you home or on to your next appointment without detours.
Book Your Sotheby's & Christie's Chauffeur
Reserve your Sotheby’s and Christie’s chauffeur now to guarantee a punctual arrival for your next viewing, preview or sale.
Planning a Sale-Day Visit
Evening Sales Run Late
Major evening sales can run well past their scheduled end; your chauffeur’s waiting time is agreed flexibly rather than to a fixed hour.
Onward Dining
St James’s and Mayfair sit close to our fine dining chauffeur destinations for dinner after a sale.
Discretion for High-Value Purchases
Our chauffeurs do not discuss what a client has bought or bid on, whatever the value involved.
Fixed Prices, Agreed in Advance
Every booking, including flexible waiting time, is quoted at a fixed price before the day.
Beyond the Sale Room: Mayfair & St James's Transfers
Our Sotheby’s & Christie’s chauffeur service extends naturally around both auction houses, and connects easily with a stay at one of Mayfair’s leading hotels.
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
Sotheby's sits on New Bond Street, minutes from the flagship stores we already cover on our Bond Street page.
Christie's, King Street
Christie's sits on King Street, in the same St James's district as our Burlington Arcade page.
Mayfair Hotel Transfers
Staying nearby? We provide dedicated chauffeur service for Claridge's and The Connaught, both a short walk from either auction house.
Pre-Sale Viewing Appointments
Many collectors book a private viewing ahead of a sale. We coordinate pickup and drop-off directly around your appointment time.
Sotheby's & Christie's Chauffeur Drop-off & Pickup Points
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
The primary drop-off for Sotheby’s sits directly on New Bond Street, at the auction house’s main entrance.
Christie's, King Street
The primary drop-off for Christie’s sits on King Street, in the heart of St James’s.
Duke Street & St James's Galleries
Duke Street and the surrounding St James’s galleries sit minutes from Christie’s, useful for a wider gallery visit on the same trip.
Mount Street Galleries
Mount Street’s art galleries sit close to Sotheby’s, a short walk for collectors combining several appointments.
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true Sotheby's first sale was held at a zoo?
The Exeter Exchange, where Sotheby’s held its first auction in 1744, later housed a menagerie, though this was well after the sale itself.
How close are Sotheby's and Christie's to each other?
Under a mile apart, easily combined into one afternoon with a chauffeur waiting between stops.
Can my chauffeur wait through an evening sale?
Yes, major evening sales often run late, and waiting time is agreed flexibly rather than to a fixed hour.
Do you cover pre-sale viewings as well as the auctions themselves?
Yes, viewings typically run for several days before a sale and are often quieter than the auction day itself.
Is discretion standard for high-value purchases?
Yes, our chauffeurs do not discuss what a client has bought or bid on, whatever the value involved.
Can you arrange transport for a group attending together?
Yes, our Mercedes V-Class suits a group attending an evening sale together.
Do you offer fixed prices for auction house visits?
Yes, every booking, including flexible waiting time, is quoted at a fixed price in advance.
Can this be combined with a gallery visit or dinner afterwards?
Yes, we regularly combine auction house visits with our London art gallery or fine dining chauffeur services on the same booking.