Auctionata Celebrates Its New York Launch

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Oct 29, 2014, 06:04 ET

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Auctionata celebrated its official New York launch last night at its midtown broadcast studios, located in the former Tiffany's building. Guests were invited to preview highlights from the upcoming fall auctions including pieces by Andy Warhol, John Sargent, Patek Phillipe, and Cartier, while enjoying edible artistic creations by Pinch Food Design. The party brought together an eclectic crowd of New York personalities from the art, broadcast and business worlds.

Auctionata's New York Management (from left to right): SVP of Strategic Partnerships Noel Chhut, Chief Operating Officer Joseph Stasko, Chief Auction Officer Robin Roche, Auctionata CEO Alexander Zacke, International Managing Director Ben Hartley, SVP of Digital Media Eric Gonon

Party photos were taken by Patrick McMullen and available for viewing here: www.patrickmcmullen.com

"I created Auctionata to make the auction world more accessible to art enthusiasts, from the beginner collector to the professional dealer. We combined the traditional auction house model with modern technology to start this company back in Berlin in 2012 and now in New York City," said Alexander Zacke, CEO of Auctionata. "This party represents the successful combination and entry into the New York market."

The next New York auction, Modern & Contemporary Art Including Prints, will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 7 PM EST. For more information on the auction and its lots, visit Auctionata.com.

About Auctionata:

Auctionata provides the world access to live auctions anywhere and is the global leader in online sales of fine art, antiques and luxury collectibles. Through its patented technology, Auctionata has transferred the classical backdrop of the auction room to the internet, providing bidders with live stream auctions, real-time information on the bidding activities of the participants and the ability to place bids globally. With over 250 specialists around the world, Auctionata has the largest network of renowned experts who value, authenticate, and curate art objects for customers. Since its founding in 2012, Auctionata has processed more than 70,000 valuation requests. Auctionata also offers an online shop curated by experts, ranging from paintings, jewelry, Asian art, porcelain, design and antiques. The fast-growing shop offers more than 15,000 items with prices ranging from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars, making Auctionata the online destination to share the love for unique objects.

Additional information may be found at http://auctionata.com/| Facebook: facebook.com/auctionata | Twitter: @auctionata #AuctionataLive | YouTube: youtube.com/AUCTIONATA | Instagram: @auctionata

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