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Tobias Meyer takes bids for a Mary Cassatt painting during the evening Impressionist and modern sale at Sotheby’s New York last May. The picture sold for $1,352,000. SOTHEBY’S

Features March 2004

‘Walking a Tightrope without a Net’

By Kelly Devine Thomas Posted 03/01/04

Auctioneers at evening sales create a sense of drama in performances that can range from buoyant to burlesque. Read More