Auctioneers, the storytellers (Episode 2) – A report by Caroline Nogueras Images: Pierre Tailliez, Charles Maumy and Jacques-Olivier Benesse Editing: Damien Pasinetti Production: Capa Presse In France, there are only 500 authorized to hold the hammer: the auctioneers. And their auctions attract an ever-increasing and varied audience. Millions of objects change owners each year in the heat of auctions led by auctioneers. Lots which very often have a story. The auctioneers are the conveyors of these stories, they meet during their research sometimes nostalgic sellers, occasional buyers and passionate collectors, ready to do anything to win the auction. For more than a year, our teams have followed auctioneers who will produce ever more spectacular sales. Auctioneers, the storytellers, a series in four episodes.
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