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Bee Harford on Art, Auctions, and Breaking Industry Barriers
Auctioneer and TV personality Briony (Bee) Harford joins Harry and Simon. From her early days studying art history to leading sales at Bonhams and stepping into the world of television, Bee shares how she’s carved out a space in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She reflects on the differences between UK and US auction culture, the strategy behind commanding a room, and the energy that women bring to the gavel. With stories from the auction floor and insights for anyone curious about the evolving art market, Bee offers a candid look at a career driven by passion, precision, and…
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