The partnership will encourage collectors to move their bidding to the digital (especially mobile) realm, combining eBays convenient platform and Sothebys unparalleled collections. In 2013, Sothebys found online bidders competed for 17 percent of their total lots. We are joining with eBay to make our sales more accessible to the broadest possible audience around the world. Sothebys live auctions will stream through the site, allowing eBays 145 million users instant bidding access. The celebrated auction house will become the main seller at the new platform.