What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work of masters auctioned off (9)" mean?

The definition is "off". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AUCTIONED ("auctioned") [anagram: "off"] = EDUCATION; definition: "Work" The answer is EDUCATION.

Work of masters auctioned off (9)

Guardian Cryptic #23581 | 9 Across | 2005-10-10 flower

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