Mr Bhatia, the Managing Director of Sotheby’s India, has proceeded on leave owing to a series of sexual conduct allegations against him
Owing to a series of anonymous complaints on social media against Sotheby’s India Managing Director, Gaurav Bhatia, he has proceeded on leave, said a statement from the auction house.
“In light of recent anonymous allegations that have surfaced on social media, Gaurav Bhatia has agreed to take a leave of absence while a formal inquiry continues. Harassment of any type has no place at Sotheby’s and we will thoroughly investigate these allegations with Gaurav’s full cooperation,” said the statement.
The auction house’s much anticipated India sale next week on November 29 will be supervised now under the leadership of Edward Gibbs, Chairman, Middle East and India, and Yamini Mehta, International Head of Indian and South Asian Art.
The allegations against Mr Bhatia of sexual misconduct and have been reported by the Instagram account, Scene and Heard that’s been tracking complaints that fall under the aegis of the #MeToo movement.
“In light of recent anonymous allegations that have surfaced on social media, Gaurav Bhatia has agreed to take a leave of absence while a formal inquiry continues. Harassment of any type has no place at Sotheby’s and we will thoroughly investigate these allegations with Gaurav’s full cooperation,” said the statement.
The auction house’s much anticipated India sale next week on November 29 will be supervised now under the leadership of Edward Gibbs, Chairman, Middle East and India, and Yamini Mehta, International Head of Indian and South Asian Art.
The allegations against Mr Bhatia of sexual misconduct and have been reported by the Instagram account, Scene and Heard that’s been tracking complaints that fall under the aegis of the #MeToo movement.
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