Under the Hammer: The Adventures of an Auctioneer

by Richard Harton

The first of an autobiographical series recounting the day-to-day working life and experiences of a young Sussex-based fine art auctioneer. Covering the decade from 1966, Richard Harton tells his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312059817
• ISBN13: 9780312059811
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Entertainment and education

If you are interested in antiques or have ever attended an auction, you will like this book. The author uses his trade experience and sense of humor to create a great read. It actually had me laughing out loud at some of passages. But, in additon to the enjoyment, it was also educational with information about various collectibles the auctioneer handled. It even contains the romance element with the story of the lovely Antonia's relationship with the budding auctioneer. I think both men and women will like this one.