Hot Auction Tip: Don't Try To Buy The Company
Article Abstract:
It has become very difficult for the great auction houses to turn a profit. Behind the glitz of Sotheby's and Christie's are high risk, stiff competition, and increased administrative expenses.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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More to Selling Than the Gavel. Lawsuit Against Southeby's Unveils Disputed Worth of Pre-Auction Niceties. Are Presale Optimistic Estimates Spin or Promise?
Article Abstract:
Al Luckett Jr. has sued Sotheby's for estimating his collection of colonial Spanish-American furniture for much more than it received at auction. Philips auction house had previously turned down the opportunity to auction off this collection.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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In selling art, quality may count -- but so does truffle risotto
Article Abstract:
The article discusses the art collection industry, and how the amount of money spent on the food by auctionhouses corresponds to sales expectations.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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