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Sotheby's—Bidding for Class

4 Ratings

4.3

Duration
9H 51min
Language
English
Format
Category

Economy & Business

In this splendid account of the world's oldest and richest auction house, Lacey brings to life the personalities, ambition and shrewd business dealings behind the glamour and the glitz. From its beginning in 18th century London as a modest book dealer, Sotheby's owes its rise to a succession of clever and colourful entrepreneurs who knew how to read the winds of economic change and sniff out buyers and sellers of the moment.

© 2014 Recorded Books (Audiobook): 9781490645506

Release date

Audiobook: 17 October 2014

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