The One Sotheby’s team was excited attend and network overseas at the Sotheby’ s 2010 Art Auction Event in Hong Kong. The sale series, having achieved triumphant results, took place from October 2 – 8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. ONE Sotheby’ s International Realty was able to reach a global network, while showcasing their exclusive listing the W Residences at South Beach among the world’ s most prestigious homes and Asia’ s wealthiest consumers. The weeklong art auction was an effective way for ONE Sotheby’ s International Realty to attract foreign investments to the South Florida region.

According to recently released data by Sotheby’ s, the art sale results far surpassed pre-sale estimates amounting to more than $400 million – the highest total ever for a sale series in Hong Kong.

“The Sotheby’ s Autumn 2010 Sales Event was an exceptional way to network overseas and reach consumers in Hong Kong – a hub for the world’s most expensive real estate,” said one Sotheby’s Founder and principal Mayi de la Vega. “ It has enabled us to extend our listings beyond the South Florida market and increase visibility for future real estate transactions.”

Sotheby’ s International Realty also hosted the grand opening event to launch the new Hong Kong Sotheby’s International Realty office. Sotheby’ s International Realty affiliates from the U.S., Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom were able to showcase their prominent listings as well.

Building on the success of the Spring Auction earlier in the year, Sotheby’ s continued to present an array of distinguished thematic collections this season. The auction offered the world’ s finest collections, such as 3,200 lots of Modern and Contemporary Asian Art, traditional Chinese paintings, fine Chinese ceramics, jewelry, watches and fine wine.