Team

Auctioneer & Valuer, BA

Emma joined Catherine Southon’s team in 2025, having nearly five years of experience in auction houses across London, Birmingham, and Essex. With a degree in Art History from the University of Warwick and a Gemmology Foundation, Emma loves research and enjoys expanding her knowledge.

Emma previously ran Sworders’ Homes & Interiors Department, where she developed a broad area of expertise – from ceramics to glass, furniture and works of art. With such variety, every day presents an exciting opportunity - meeting new people, listening to their stories and learning about their fascinating objects never gets old. However, she has a particular soft spot for silver and enjoys the insight it gives into a period’s social history. In her opinion, not enough people own a pair of grape scissors!

Emma hopes to discover items that appeal to serious collectors and those new to buying at auction, inspiring more of her generation to create timeless interiors.