A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln -- the highlight of a fascinating catalog -- sold at a Sotheby’s ...

A bidder holds up his paddle at Sotheby's in New York City. Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images. Brian Boucher May 9, 2024 Share Share This Article.

Even the silent auction items have a higher minimum bid than we would be willing to spend. Every couple (or person, if single) is registered and given a bidding paddle with a number.

Prized chunk of land claimed after three groups raised their paddles expand This 274-acre parcel of land near 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road sold in a state land auction on Oct. 17.

Claire West and Sharon Lowder checked in at the HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth, got their bidding paddles, grabbed a cocktail, and they were off to browse through auction items early ...

Even the silent auction items have a higher minimum bid than we would be willing to spend. Every couple (or person, if single) is registered and given a bidding paddle with a number.