"a sale by increase of bids," 1595, from L. auctionem (nom. auctio) "an increasing sale," from aug-, stem of augere "to increase," from PIE base *aug- "to increa
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se" (see augment). In northern England and Scotland, called a roup. The verb is attested from 1807. In the U.S., something is sold at auction; in England, by auction. Auctioneer (n.) is attested from 1708.
auction the buying and selling of real and personal property through open public bidding. The traditional auction process involves a succession of increasing bids or offers by potential purchasers until the ...
auction bridge card game that was the third step in the historical progression from whist to bridge whist to auction bridge to contract bridge. See bridge.
bridge The deal completed, each player in rotation beginning with the dealer has a chance to call. A call is a pass, a bid, a double, or a redouble. A pass signifies disinclination to contract to win any ...
bridge The essential features added by auction bridge were that all four players bid for the right to name the trump suit and that the high bidder or his partner (not necessarily the dealer) became declarer ...
bridge Several accounts of the origin of auction bridge have been advanced. It is probable that just as bridge whist developed from three-hand whist, auction bridge developed from three-hand bridge whist. A ...
Art, Antiques, and Collections Defying all expectations, the art market in 2000 sustained substantial growth over 1999. Major auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's, however, came under scrutiny for commission fixing, and they ...
Art, Antiques, and Collections In 1997 the auction market celebrated its strongest year since 1991. The improvement was attributed to strength in the financial markets, particularly those in the United States, which gave consumers ...
Art, Antiques, and Collections The art and auction market of 2002 continued to surprise both Sotheby's and Christie's with its resilience amid a declining economy. Buyers did not stray from intense competition over works of art ...
Art, Antiques, and Collections The art market continued to thrive in 2001 despite consumer reticence in some markets, and Christie's and Sotheby's continued to sustain challenges for domination from competitors. The two auction ...
Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) - Charity auction October 10, 2008 -- A WORKER is brushing up on raising funds for charity. Anne Roberts, who lives in Blyth and has worked for Northumbrian Water for six years, is one...
Occupational Outlook Quarterly - Auctioneer October 1, 2006 -- Norman Abrahams chants at breakneck speed, familiar words rolling off his lips: "Five dollars, give 10-$10. Now $15-now $20. I've got $20-now $25....
New Criterion - The auctioneer October 1, 2006 -- The auctioneer Evening, ladies; evening, gents; salute you by the dozen, embrace you by the score; we've got things here worth fifteen cents...
Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) - Auction scam October 2, 2008 -- A HIGH-class swindler was set to be sentenced today for a fraud in which she bounced cheques worth around pounds 2m on some of Europe's top auction...
Philadelphia Inquirer, The - Auctions | August 11, 2006 -- Given its location in Cogan Station, in west-central Pennsylvania, Roan Inc. Auctioneers and Appraisers is not a frequent destination for...
Art in America - Auction highlights August 1, 2008 -- Listed below are highlights of the spring and fall 2007 auction seasons, featuring works of Impressionist, modern and contemporary art from five of...
Sunday Mirror - HOLY AUCTION! June 29, 2008 -- A BATMOBILE created from a 1979 Lincoln Continental is set to fetch up to pounds 90k at auction at Blenheim Palace in July.
Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) - Medal auction June 7, 2008 -- FORMER Sunderland footballer Gareth Hall has sold his First Division championship medal to help his cousin dying from cancer. The medal, which he...
Painterly Visions: Art Auction Art Auction. Friday, November 21, 6 - 9pm MOCA DC 1054 31st Street NW. Posted by Anne Marchand at 11/21/2008. Labels: Art Auction, MOCA DC Canal Square. 0 comments:. Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home ...
WHNT, Huntsville AL News, Weather, Radar -Decatur Police to Hold ... The Decatur Police Department will have a public auction tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m.. The auction will include bicycles and other assorted merchandise. Individuals interested in attending should arrive ...
American Girls in Moscow: Maria's Children & Patch Adams: Art ... Last weekend was the annual art auction to benefit the charity Maria's Children. Patch Adams, the renowned American doctor, returned once again with a group of his volunteers to lead the evening. (Remember the film about him in which he ...
