3. C.J.S. Auctions and Auctioneers §§ 2–3.]
auctioneer
auctioneer, n. A person legally authorized to sell goods or lands of other persons at public auction for a commission or fee. • The auctioneer is the property owner’s agent up to the moment when a purchaser’s bid is accepted, when the auctioneer becomes the purchaser’s agent. — Formerly also termed vendue master. [Cases: Auctions and Auctioneers