Auction Houses

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Which auction house was founded in 1744 and is considered one of the oldest in the world?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Bonhams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christie's was founded in 1744 by James Christie in London, England.

Which auction house is known for its annual contemporary art auction in New York City?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Bonhams


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sotheby's holds its annual contemporary art auction in New York City, which is one of the most prestigious art auctions in the world.

Which auction house is headquartered in London and is known for its sales of Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary art?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Bonhams


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phillips is headquartered in London and is known for its sales of Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary art.

Which auction house is known for its sales of rare books, manuscripts, and historical artifacts?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Bonhams


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bonhams is known for its sales of rare books, manuscripts, and historical artifacts.

Which auction house was founded in 1999 and is known for its online auctions?

  1. eBay

  2. Amazon

  3. Etsy

  4. Paddle8


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paddle8 was founded in 1999 and is known for its online auctions of contemporary art.

Which auction house is known for its sales of fine art, jewelry, and luxury goods?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Artcurial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Artcurial is known for its sales of fine art, jewelry, and luxury goods.

Which auction house is known for its sales of Asian art?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. China Guardian


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

China Guardian is known for its sales of Asian art.

Which auction house is known for its sales of vintage cars?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. RM Sotheby's


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RM Sotheby's is known for its sales of vintage cars.

Which auction house is known for its sales of wine?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Zachys


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zachys is known for its sales of wine.

Which auction house is known for its sales of stamps?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. David Feldman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

David Feldman is known for its sales of stamps.

Which auction house is known for its sales of coins?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Numismatica Genevensis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Numismatica Genevensis is known for its sales of coins.

Which auction house is known for its sales of musical instruments?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Tarisio


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tarisio is known for its sales of musical instruments.

Which auction house is known for its sales of photography?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Stieglitz Gallery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stieglitz Gallery is known for its sales of photography.

Which auction house is known for its sales of watches?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is known for its sales of watches.

Which auction house is known for its sales of real estate?

  1. Christie's

  2. Sotheby's

  3. Phillips

  4. Knight Frank


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Knight Frank is known for its sales of real estate.

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