Sotheby's
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- a leading firm of auctioneers (= a company that sells things at public events to the people who offer the most money for them). Sotheby's was established in 1744 in London, but its main offices are now in New York, with branches in many other countries. Sotheby's is famous for dealing in works of art and antiques. compare Christie's