Auctioning Collection

Bidding for a portrait of himself at the auction (engraving)
8634795 Bidding for a portrait of himself at the auction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bidding for a portrait of himself at the auction)

An Auction (engraving)
8645580 An Auction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Auction. Illustration for unidentified educational book published by William Darton)

Great sale by auction, 'On view" (engraving)
8639581 Great sale by auction, 'On view" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great sale by auction)

London: A Sale at Christie's (colour litho)
8666374 London: A Sale at Christie's (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sale at Christie's)

Trade card for Gillow & Co, house agents, London (engraving)
8677582 Trade card for Gillow & Co, house agents, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Gillow & Co, house agents, 176 Oxford Street)

Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe, Baker (engraving)
8650031 Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe, Baker (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asleep, Atlas)

Sale in Christie's Auction Rooms, London (b/w photo)
8676195 Sale in Christie's Auction Rooms, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale in Christie's Auction Rooms, London)

Sale room of Christie, Manson and Woods (engraving)
8677121 Sale room of Christie, Manson and Woods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale room of Christie, Manson and Woods)

Abolition du tarif - Adjudication au rabais -ler cocher: 3f la course -2em cocher... 1866. Creator: Cham
Abolition du tarif - Adjudication au rabais -ler cocher: 3f la course -2em cocher: 1f 25c -3e cocher: 1f -4em cocher: 0.75c

Auction of the Cupids, 1799. Creator: Johann Heinrich Ramberg
Auction of the Cupids, 1799

The Auction House: The Dealers, 1863, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Auction House: The Dealers, 1863, printed 1920

Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manson's, King-Street, St. James's, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manson's, King-Street, St. James's, [London], 1856....one of the great attractions of every London season; for to the man of art, letters, and leisure

First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Creator: Unknown
First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Durban, South Africa: The waggons contain the sugar in bags; and one of the proprietors, Mr. H. Milner, J.P

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - A Loot Auction in the Palace, Mandalay, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - A Loot Auction in the Palace, Mandalay, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Auction House: The Auctioneer, 1863, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Auction House: The Auctioneer, 1863, printed 1920

The Auction House: The Auctioneer, 1864, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Auction House: The Auctioneer, 1864, printed 1920

Les amateurs de tableaux à l'hôtel Bouillon, from Tirage Unique de Trente-Si... 1862, printed 1920
Les amateurs de tableaux a l'hotel Bouillon, from Tirage Unique de Trente-Six Bois, 1862, printed 1920

As the auctioneer knocks down the last bid on each basket of tobacco... Douglas, Georgia, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
As the auctioneer knocks down the last bid on each basket of tobacco in the warehouse, the price is immediately recorded, and the farmers go to the "money box" to get their money

The Auction House: The Expert, 1863, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Auction House: The Expert, 1863, printed 1920

The International Exhibition: "The Auction - Last Day of the Sale", by G.B. O'Neil, 1862. Creator: E
The International Exhibition: "The Auction - Last Day of the Sale", by G.B. O'Neil, 1862. Auction after a clergyman's death....the aged partner and his comely daughter

Wreck Auction At Jaerens Reef, 1880 (painting)
7432262 Wreck Auction At Jaerens Reef, 1880 (painting) by Ulfsten, Nikolai Martin (1854-85); 111.5x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolai Ulfsten (1854-1885)); Photo © O. Vaering

Catalogue of rare books offered for sale by Leonard Smithers, 1896 (print)
7315210 Catalogue of rare books offered for sale by Leonard Smithers, 1896 (print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); (add.info.: Cover design of a lady reading a book)

Auction of Seized Goods, 1835 (oil on canvas)
LAF470804 Auction of Seized Goods, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Geirnaert, Theodore-Joseph-Louis (1791-1859); 104.5x132.4 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Farmers come to town on Saturday afternoon for auction sale... back street in Nyssa, Oregon, 1939
Farmers come to town on Saturday afternoon for auction sale held on back street in Nyssa, Oregon

An Auction (w / c on paper)
XIR192856 An Auction (w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Box lid, The Auctioneer Game

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho)
2808833 Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi)

A Print Sale - A Night Auction, 1788. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Print Sale - A Night Auction, 1788

The Salutation, Doncaster, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Salutation, Doncaster, 1844. Tattersall's Race-Sale - racehorse auction outside The Salutation Hotel in Yorkshire. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

TRADERS AT BILLINSGATE
Traders at Billingsgate fish market auctioning the latest catch. Date: 1870

Title Page: A New Book of Horses and Carriages, or, The Rhedarium for the Sale of All Sorts of Carriages, by Geoffrey Gigg, 1784

The State Auction, March 26, 1784. March 26, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The State Auction, March 26, 1784

Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813. December 25, 1813
Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813

Auction Sale in Clinton Hall, New York, 1876, 1876. Creator: Ignacio de Leon Escosura
Auction Sale in Clinton Hall, New York, 1876, 1876

Die Kunstauktion, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Die Kunstauktion, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg", (The Good Old Days: drawings by Karl Spitzweg)

La Vente Rouart, 1919. Artist: Jean Veber
La Vente Rouart, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Essex ring auctioned at Christie s
Two views of the famous Essex ring which Queen Elizabeth I is said to have given to the Earl of Essex, and which might have saved his life if it had been returned in time

Billingsgate / Dore 1
BILLINGSGATE fish market : auctioning the days catch Date: 1870

Russian Red Cross auction at Claridges, WWI
Actors, Sir George Alexander and Miss Marie Lohr, working hard at a doll auction, held at Claridges Hotel in 1915 in aid of the Russian Red Cross

Cut flowers in Dutch Auction Hall Bloemenlust at Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. Date: circa 1930s

Picture No. 10885393
Auctioning Sheep from horse and cart Date:

Fresh seafood being sold at auction, with wholesalers bidding at lots, Xabia, Alicante Province, Valencia, Spain, May

Aalsmeer Flower Auction C016 / 5811
Aalsmeer Flower Auction. Batches of flowers ready to be dispatched to the horticultural trade after being purchased at auction

Aalsmeer Flower Auction C016 / 5810
Aalsmeer Flower Auction. Commercial bidders competing at auction to buy flowers for the horticultural trade. This auction, in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, is the worlds largest flower auction

Sheep Auction, Lakes 2
Auctioning a herd of sheep, Lake District Date: 1959

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"A Glimpse into the World of Auctioning: From Rare Books to Slavery and Beyond" Step back in time with a catalogue from 1896, showcasing the exquisite collection of rare books offered for sale by Leonard Smithers. Each page holds secrets waiting to be discovered, inviting book lovers into a world of literary treasures. In contrast, an oil on canvas painting from 1835 captures the intensity and drama of an auction of seized goods. The vibrant colors and lively atmosphere transport us to a bustling marketplace where bidders eagerly vie for their desired items. However, not all auctions evoke excitement and anticipation. An engraving from the 19th century depicts a chilling scene - a poster advertising an auction of slaves. It serves as a haunting reminder of humanity's darkest moments, shedding light on the painful history that unfolded during this era. Further emphasizing this somber theme is another engraving capturing a slave auction at the South in 1861. The black-and-white photo evokes sorrow as it freezes in time the heart-wrenching reality faced by those who were bought and sold like mere commodities. Continuing our journey through history, we encounter yet another engraving depicting "A Slave-Pen at New Orleans - Before the Auction. " This powerful image offers insight into pre-auction preparations while also serving as a poignant symbol of resistance against such dehumanizing practices. Shifting gears once more, we find ourselves immersed in artistry with "The Babylonian Marriage Market, " an oil painting from 1875. This captivating piece transports us to ancient times when love was often overshadowed by societal expectations and financial transactions. Fast forward to Nyssa, Oregon in 1939 – Dorothea Lange's lens captures farmers gathering for an auction sale on Saturday afternoon. Through her photograph, we witness both hope and uncertainty etched upon their faces as they navigate economic challenges amidst rural America's changing landscape. From paintings to photographs, the world extends its reach beyond reality.