Usage Note
Auktionshaus is a company that organises and conducts auctions of art, antiques, and valuables. In Germany, Auktionshäuser are required to document provenance carefully. Neutral noun.
Examples
"Das Auktionshaus veröffentlichte einen umfangreichen Katalog der zu versteigernden Werke."
Natural Translation
The auction house published a comprehensive catalogue of the works to be auctioned.
Literal Translation
The auction-house published a comprehensive catalogue of the to-be-auctioned works.
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