1864 21 Apr. 4/5 (headline) The art auction—large sales and attendance.
1930 E. Ludwig 185 At art-auctions he would begin by bidding so high that no one opposed him, and so he had to take the picture.
1999 A. Karatnycky et al. 521 Various charity fund-raisers, such as concerts and art auctions, enjoy a growing popularity.