Consider the following houses: 1. Christie’s 2. Osian’s 3. Sotheby’s Which of the above is/are auctioneer/auctioneers?
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- A1 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3Correct
Explanation
All three entities listed are renowned auction houses that specialize in art and collectibles.
1. Christies is a British auction house founded in 1766 and is one of the worlds largest and most famous auctioneers.
2. Osians is an Indian auction house founded in 2000 by Neville Tuli. It was Indias first major indigenous auction house for fine arts and cinema memorabilia.
3. Sothebys is another premier British founded American multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest brokers of fine and decorative art and jewelry.
Since all three are involved in the business of auctioning, the correct answer is D.

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