Meet Sotheby’s Auctioneer Phyllis Kao: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets & Taiwan’s Collectors | Connected

#AntiqueAuction"In this exclusive interview, Taiwanese American Sotheby’s auctioneer Phyllis Kao shares her journey to commanding multimillion-dollar auctions at Sotheby’s. Discover the behind-the-scenes secrets of her record-breaking $44.6M Stegosaurus (Apex) fossil sale, the rigorous training at Sotheby’s, and how her performing arts background shaped her auctioneering style.

Phyllis opens up about her experiences as a trailblazing woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the unique role Taiwan and Taiwan's collectors play in the global art market and how social media platforms like TikTok are transforming the auction world and attracting a new generation of collectors.

00:00 Introduction: Phyllis Kao's Auctioneering Journey
00:19 Selling the APEX Fossil for $44.6 Million
01:04 The Role of Performance in Auctioneering
02:22 Developing Confidence and Technique Over Time
03:41 Managing Intense Bids and High-Stakes Auctions
05:06 Key Skills for Success in Auctioneering
06:29 Risks and Challenges in High-Value Auctions
07:34 The Evolution of Auctions Post-Pandemic
10:15 Attracting Gen Z Buyers Through TikTok
11:13 Taiwan's Role in the Global Art Market
12:44 Trends in Taiwanese Art Collecting
14:02 Predictions for the Future of Art Collecting"