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I.R.A.Y Companies is an auction Company located in Foley, Minnesota that specializes in heavy and contruction related equipment, semi’s, trucks, and trailers.

Longest auction by one single auctioneer (duration)

Guiness World Record, World Record

Longest auction by one single auctioneer (duration)

On June 22, 2019, the longest continuous auction conducted by a single auctioneer was achieved by James Lewis in Rowsley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The auction lasted 24 hours and 6 minutes without interruption, setting a record for endurance in bid calling. The event was organized in collaboration with Bamfords Auctioneers and the students of Saint Anselm’s School, combining professional auctioneering with a community-driven fundraising initiative. The auction required sustained concentration, vocal stamina, and physical endurance, as auctioneers typically conduct sales in shorter sessions due to the demanding nature of continuous bid calling. Maintaining clarity, pace, and engagement with bidders over such an extended period presented a significant professional challenge. The event drew attention for both its record-setting duration and its charitable purpose, highlighting the versatility of auctions as tools for fundraising and community engagement. While endurance records are not directly tied to financial outcomes or market dynamics, they demonstrate the skill and resilience required in the profession. This achievement underscores the human performance aspect of auctioneering and showcases the discipline involved in extended bid-calling events.

National Auction Association

Auction Association

National Auction Association

Ian Kasper

Third Generation Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer

Ian Kasper

Ian Kasper is a third-generation auctioneer and has been living and working in the greater Chicagoland area since 1995. In 2019, Ian received the Guinness World Record for selling the most items by a single auctioneer in 24 hours, for an auction in April 2018.

Abamex Auction

Auction Company

Abamex Auction

Bidsquare

Auctioneer Service

Bidsquare

Montana Auctioneers Association

Auction Association

Montana Auctioneers Association

Oldest cognac sold at auction

Guiness World Record, World Record

Oldest cognac sold at auction

On May 28, 2020, one of the oldest known bottles of cognac ever sold at auction—a bottle of 1762 Gautier—was purchased at Sotheby’s in London, United Kingdom. At the time of sale, the cognac was approximately 258 years old, making it an exceptionally rare example of 18th-century distilled spirits. The buyer, Nguyen Dinh Tuan Viet, acquired the bottle as part of a growing global interest in historically significant and investment-grade spirits. The cognac was produced by Gautier Cognac, a historic producer founded in 1755. Its preservation over more than two and a half centuries is notable, as most spirits from that era have either been consumed or lost due to evaporation and storage limitations. The bottle’s age, provenance, and rarity contributed to its desirability among collectors of fine wines and spirits. Auctions of this kind highlight the increasing importance of provenance, age, and authenticity in determining value within the luxury spirits market. The sale also reflects the globalization of collecting, with buyers from diverse regions participating in high-profile auctions.

Ace Frehley’s 1975 Les Paul Guitar up for Auction

Guitar, Musical Instrument Auctions