Our Featured Auctioneers

We work with top professional auctioneers, who specialize in charity auctions. Each has raised millions of dollars at charity events around the world. 

Before your event, our auctioneers evaluate the live auction catalog, advise on pricing and running order, and learn about your key donors. At your event, they will attend the reception to get to know your bidders. In this way, they can personally engage them from the podium, which makes for a more entertaining auction and better results.

The ibidmobile.net team records winners as announced by our auctioneers and draws their attention so that no that bid gets overlooked. They can also collect payment information at the tables or at the checkout desk.

Pat Tully

With more than 20 years of live auction experience, Pat Tully is New York City’s leading independent benefit Auctioneer. Mr. Tully has raised over $300 million dollars at over 1,000 nonprofit benefit events across The United States and around the world #HaveGavelWillTravel.

Mr. Tully is no wallflower when it comes to igniting a spark in a room and holding the audience’s attention. He is as comfortable on stage with A-list celebrities as he is sincere with cancer patients who share their very personal stories. He works the crowd with ease and grace and he didn’t hesitate when he had the chance to convince Rod Stewart to break into a duet. He has performed live auctions with celebrities including Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Jamie Foxx, Adrian Grenier, Kenan Thompson, and many others.

Lydia Fenet

If you've attended a high-profile charity auction in recent years, chances are you've had the privilege of witnessing Lydia Fenet in action. As the International Director of Strategic Partnerships, SVP Lydia has become one of Christie's most charismatic and experienced benefit auctioneers.

While many auctioneers fast-talk bidders into buying priceless art, Lydia relies on humor to persuade people to dig deep to support a cause. She can be found wielding her gavel to raise millions for some of the largest non-profit organizations in the country, including The Clinton Foundation, AMFAR and the Food Bank of New York.