| 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. |
