auction house

noun

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

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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 Why should collectors care whether their lender is affiliated with an auction house, dealer, or investment fund? Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026 Every lot is offered without reserve, opening at $100, marking a noticeably affordable bar for the 260-year-old auction house indicating a hope to reach all kinds of fans. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Bidding at auction house Sotheby’s — which estimated the value of the jacket between $150,000 and $250,000 — closed on Monday, July 20. Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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