Where Tradition Meets Excellence
With over 300 years of tradition – founded in 1707 by Emperor Joseph I – the Dorotheum is today the largest auction house in the German-speaking world and one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions worldwide. With around 700 auctions per year across more than 40 categories, it regularly sets international benchmarks for the highest quality, complemented by the publication of numerous specialist catalogues. Yet the Dorotheum is far more than an auction house. Through Dorotheum Gioielli, with a network of 28 locations, its own goldsmith manufactory and certified diamonds that combine emotional value with long-term investment, the company is Austria’s premier destination for jewellery and watches. The Galerie Dorotheum in the Palais Dorotheum is also one of the most significant venues for antiques in Vienna. A further key pillar of the business is its pawnbroking service, which is deeply rooted in the company’s history. Today, the Dorotheum is one of Europe’s leading pawnbrokers, offering clients a discreet, reliable and professional service. Drawing on its long-standing expertise in valuation and sales – through auctions and the jewellery trade – combined with its pawnbroking operations, the Dorotheum provides a comprehensive, all-round service for valuables.
