Sotheby's announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced operating income was USD 94.587 million compared to USD 83.826 million a year ago. Net income was USD 57.006 million compared to USD 57.282 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.21 compared to USD 1.09 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.2 compared to USD 1.08 a year ago. For the half year, operating income was USD 91.016 million compared to USD 90.737 million a year ago. Net income was USD 49.935 million compared to USD 50.760 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.06 compared to USD 0.96 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.05 compared to USD 0.95 a year ago.