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Patricia Doyle finds prized items in auction business | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published August 12, 2022 at 2:06 PM CDT
Patricia Doyle Associates Auction Gallery
Patricia Doyle Associates Auction Gallery
Pictures are items that have been auctioned off at the Patricia Doyle Associates Auction Gallery

Patricia Doyle is the owner of Patricia Doyle Associates Auction Gallery. She spoke to Community Voices about how her interest in antiques led her to a career as an auctioneer. She also shared behind-the-scenes stories about the most expensive items she has seen in an auction.
Community Voices
Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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