Victorian Periodical Wood Engravings / PL41 A Chat About Christies Publication Title: London Society Vol.20 1871 (year of production) Wood engraving mounted on grey card 120 x 190 mm.Purchase: Puttick and Simpson Auctioneers, Leicester Square, London 1924show object description Illustration of an auction room, interior scene at Christie’s salesroom, men in top-hats buying artwork. In the crowd of men; some stand, some are seated and some hold catalogues, converse and watch the sales. In the far left corner the auctioneer stands at a lectern whilst an assistant, to the right, displays the artwork currently for sale. Detailed wood engraving with cross hatching and a thin black border. Artist signature in the bottom left corner. (p.38)
Illustration of an auction room, interior scene at Christie’s salesroom, men in top-hats buying artwork. In the crowd of men; some stand, some are seated and some hold catalogues, converse and watch the sales. In the far left corner the auctioneer stands at a lectern whilst an assistant, to the right, displays the artwork currently for sale. Detailed wood engraving with cross hatching and a thin black border. Artist signature in the bottom left corner. (p.38) --other objects by this Artist-- (Prints1860s) PL34 A Blow on the River
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