| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Catherine Southon |
| Catherine Southon Maiden Name | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Date of Birth / Birthday / Age / DOB / How old is Catherine Southon ? | Born in 1972. As of 2024, she is around 52 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Where is Catherine Southon now? | After an influential 8 years working with Sotheby’s, Southon has now moved on to find success as a general freelance valuation expert for quite some time. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | British |
Introduction :
Catherine Southon is a British antiques expert & television presenter, mostly known for her appearances on the BBC network, especially the Bargain Hunt show.
Personal Life : Catherine Southon Family, Children and Education
- Born in 1972, Southon developed a passion for auctions from a young age.
- She has stated that it was auctions alone that led her to work in this field & that her love of antiques grew later due to continually being surrounded by them.
- Currently living in Bromley, London, Catherine works at raising her two children while still pursuing her interests in the antiques industry.
- She jokingly refers to her children as ‘not so little’ when she is asked about them.
Early Career :
- Southon has worked in this industry for over 20 years and initially began by working at Sotheby’s . Her first role there was cataloguing sales within the Collectors department.
- From there, she moved into the role of Head of Scientific Instruments and Maritime Works of Art.
- She was responsible for cataloguing numerous sales throughout her time at Sotheby’s , but her most well-known was the prestigious sale of The Time Museum in both London and New York.
- After an influential 8 years with Sotheby’s , Southon moved on to find success as a general freelance valuation expert for quite some time.
Catherine Southon Net Worth, Salary and TV Career :
- After landing a role with the BBC, she became quite well-known as an expert amongst their Antique Programmes.
- Her most notable TV appearances include: – Bargain Hunt, Flog It!, Antiques Road Trip, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, and & Trade Secrets
- Prank : During her time on Antiques Road Trip, she became an Internet sensation due to the scream she emitted when a prank was pulled on her while filming. Catherine and the camera crew were visiting the area of Wilton Somerset to discuss some objects in the Bakelite Museum when a tie sprang at her from an old machine. She quoted that ‘At the time, I honestly believed it was a snake.’
Branching into Other Businesses :
- In 2012, Southon established her own auction house, Catherine Southon Auctioneers and Valuers PTD.
- Initially with a business plan that included just two auctions a year, she quickly increased to 6 Fine Art and Antiques Auctions a year due to public interest.
- She is known for delivering interesting and exceptional quality art sourced from local collectors.
- Her favourite item sold under her own auction house was a set of Victorian Silver Salts, which were formed to resemble kangaroos. These sold for 18,000 pounds.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Relatively new to the Twitter (now called X) universe (joined in June 2015), Catherine tweets under the handle of @SouthonAuction and has 10,000+ followers there.
- Southon has stated that she is not a collector of anything, but she does appreciate a fine gavel if she comes across one.
- Her interests lay in the areas of Modern British Art and fine early silver.
- Watching TV with takeaway food and a large glass of red wine is her guilty pleasure.
- In her spare time (which she gets very little of!), Catherine likes to do some fun activities with her children.
Catherine Southon Measurements :
- Eye Colour : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Colour : Blonde
- How tall / Height : No confirmed information is available.
- Feet / Legs : She does seem to have a shapely pair. There are a few YouTube videos dedicated to this.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Catherine Southon Weight Loss : A few Google queries regarding this, but we couldn’t find anything conclusive on Catherine’s website or any of her social media.
- Catherine Southon Cancer : People are curious to know if she has the ailment, but there is nothing concrete found regarding this issue. She seems to be healthy and doing well.
