Sotheby's () is a British-founded American multinational corporation headquartered in New York City. It is one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, real estate, and collectibles. Its operation is divided into three segments: auction, finance, and dealer with services ranging from corporate art services to private sales. It has 80 locations in 40 countries but maintains a significant presence in the UK. Its UK operation is headed by Lord Dalmeny. As of December 2011, the company had 1,713 employees worldwide. It is the world's largest art business, with global sales in 2011 totalling $5.8 billion.