Recent Examples on the WebSeveral lots edged past their low estimate, largely thanks to the patience of auctioneers Oliver Barker and Helen Newman.—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2024 Phillips auctioneer Henry Highly took to the rostrum on Wednesday to lead the two-hour sale in a new exhibition space that converts into the auction house’s stage.—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2021 Donations were made throughout the night with an auctioneer announcing over $40,000 was already raised within a few minutes of beginning and more was added throughout the night as guests were able to send amounts through a tablet on the dinner tables.—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 May 2024 These pictures have one thing in common: They were purchased, market observers say, by clients who promised to pay a minimum price before the auctioneer had even picked up the gavel.—Zachary Small, New York Times, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for auctioneer
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