Sale At The Auction Collection
"Step right up! The auction sale is about to begin, and the excitement in the air is palpable
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"Step right up! The auction sale is about to begin, and the excitement in the air is palpable. Preco, the crier, stands tall with his trumpet ready to announce the start of this grand event. Subhastator, the public officer in charge of the sale, ensures that everything runs smoothly. In the background, another sale catches our attention as a bell rings out its melodic tune. It's a bustling scene filled with eager buyers and curious onlookers. This woodcut from Josse Damhouderes work takes us back to Antwerp in 1557 when auctions were already an integral part of society. But let's not forget about some small Parisian metiers that add color and charm to this vibrant cityscape. The merchant of crimes or newspaper criers roam these streets delivering news and gossip alike. Their voices echo through narrow alleyways as they captivate passersby. A Neapolitan tablecloth and linen seller catches our eye next - an old trade that has stood the test of time. Pelliccia's painting from Museo Nazionale di San Martino Naples transports us to a bygone era where craftsmanship reigned supreme. Drapery and linen sellers also make their presence known through Pepetite Metier Neapolitan - peddling fabrics and linens with pride. These traveling merchants bring beauty into people's homes one piece at a time. And who can resist indulging in some fresh produce? A green bean merchant tempts taste buds while a radish merchant adds a splash of color to Parisian streets - both captured beautifully in "Cris de Paris". The charlatan on Boulevard de la Madeleine reminds us that not all sales are legitimate or trustworthy. But amidst it all, we find solace in knowing that democracy prevails as illustrated by Le petit's depiction of French elections results from May 1902.