After Sotheby’s Split, Auctioneer Closes, Consignors Fret

“Three nervous consignors congregated in the Ritchies Auctioneers parking lot in Toronto yesterday, hoping to collect unsold items and money owed to them from the auctioneer, which unexpectedly closed its doors last week following its split with Sotheby’s. The consigners and a company delivery man left empty handed. … Meanwhile, a new account of the company’s difficulties has surfaced. “