Hugh Edmeades is a British international fine art, classic car and charity auctioneer, know his age, biography, salary, fees, net worth, news and video
He has conducted more than 2500 auctions so far which are worth up to a sum of £2.7 billion.
Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades Biography, Career, Fees And Salary
Hugh Edmeades has sold a wide range of products including paintings, art, furniture, ceramics, films, and sports. He has also auctioned historic items and valuables. He has done a number of charity both for national and international fundraising. He has been travelled to more than 30 countries for auctioning.
In 2005, he conducted BBC’s televised celebrity auction in support of Children in Need and in 2008 he was the auctioneer at Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday, selling the eight lots for a total of £4.3 million.
In 2016 he stepped down and became a freelance auctioneer which lead to more opportunities to conduct auctions and father knowledge for him.
In 2018, he was appointed as Auctioneer by BCCI to auction IPL and becomes the 2nd person to receive that honour and prestige to conduct the auction of IPL.
Some of his Popular auctions include Audrey Hepburn’s ‘little black dress’ from Breakfast at Tiffany’s which sold in December 2006 for £467,000 and Daniel Craig’s Aston Martin DB10 from James Bond’s Spectre for £2,434,500 in February 2016.
Only the second person ever to conduct the auctions in the IPL, the salary and fees he charges from the league are not disclosed.
Hugh Edmeades Age, Nationality, Country And Net Worth
Hugh Edmeades who hails from the UK and is British is 60 years old and has a 35 years experience of running actions globally through major events.
He has a net worth of $2 million and is currently a part of IPL Mega Auction 2022.
Hugh Edmeades Latest News, Health And Full Video
Hugh Edmeades while performing the Mega Auction of IPL 2022 fell down during the mid auction which halted the action process and he has been taken to a medical check up fortunately he is fine now. Reports say that he has a fall in blood pressure which lead to the sudden collapse amidst the auction.
IPL Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades has collapsed at the stage.pic.twitter.com/NXLfqtbG17
— Manisankar Rajaram (@Manisankar1805) February 12, 2022
#IPLAuction
He suffered from postural hypotension, a problem which occurs after a sudden change in position after being in one for a lengthy period of time which leads to a drop of oxygen to head resulting in a person losing consciousness.
Presenter Charu Sharma will carry on the auction further and Hugh is advised to rest for the day and the auctions will be continued at 3:30 IST.