auction house

noun

: a business that runs auctions
She works as an auctioneer at an auction house.

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Luxury is also becoming an important gateway into the auction house ecosystem itself. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 According to the auction house, the brooch’s provenance is as significant as its quality and the reputation of its designer. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The vehicle was fully restored by Canepa Design in 2018 and detailed by Rex Nguyen in 2024, according to the auction house. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Dongliang joins a select group of collaborators, including auction house Sotheby’s, Japanese retailer Arts & Science, and, most recently, British fashion label Studio Nicholson, to become Perfumer H’s latest collaborator. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for auction house

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“Auction house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auction%20house. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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