auction house

noun

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

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Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin and Phillips auction house with and Bacs & Russo have combined to hold the Concours d’Élégance Horlogère for enthusiasts and collectors worldwide who own Vacheron Constantin pocket watches or wristwatches. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026 The auction house expects the gorgeous car to fetch between $255,000 and $370,000. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026 As the auction house notes, the check predates the company's official founding by 16 days. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 The world-famous auction house Christie's partnered with the Carters' daughter, Amy, to select items from their estate to include in the upcoming American Collector Sale, in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary next year. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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