Auction House Collection

Scene from an auction, 1835 (oil on canvas)
8714411 Scene from an auction, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Wilhelm Marstrand)

The selling of a wife, 1850
3478726 The selling of a wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the selling of a wife to the highest bidder. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sale of national property from emigres in the department of Herault, 9 messidor
6434357 Sale of national property from emigres in the department of Herault, 9 messidor, year 2 of the republican calendar (June 27)

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)

The new "Tattersall's" at Knightsbridge-Green, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The new "Tattersall's" at Knightsbridge-Green, [London], 1864. Auctioneer of race horses. The front displays a central gateway, with pediments beautifully carved

Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. The sale of the valuable presents received during the late tour of his Excellency the Right Honourable the Governor-General

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

L'Hotel des ventes: L'Amateur, 1863. Creator: Charles Maurand
L'Hotel des ventes: L'Amateur, 1863

L'Hotel des ventes: le Commissaire-priseur, 1863. Creator: Charles Maurand
L'Hotel des ventes: le Commissaire-priseur, 1863

Une Salle de l'hotel Drouot un jour d'exposition, 1862. Creator: Charles Maurand
Une Salle de l'hotel Drouot un jour d'exposition, 1862

L'Hotel des Commissaires-priseurs: L'Expert, 1863. Creator: Charles Maurand
L'Hotel des Commissaires-priseurs: L'Expert, 1863

Les Amateurs de tableaux a l'hotel Bouillon, 1862. Creator: Charles Maurand
Les Amateurs de tableaux a l'hotel Bouillon, 1862

Public sale of paintings, c1785. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Public sale of paintings, c1785

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

Farmers at tobacco auction, Douglas, Georgia, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Douglas, Georgia. Farmers at tobacco auction. Common question is "What will it bring this year?"

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

"Hammered!"(litho)
7179940 " Hammered!" (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hammered!" Illustration for London Town Past and Present by W W Hutchins (Cassell)

John Crace Stevens, owner of Stevenss Auction House, London (b / w photo)
7185977 John Crace Stevens, owner of Stevenss Auction House, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Crace Stevens (1800-1859)

Stevenss Auction Rooms, London (litho)
7185978 Stevenss Auction Rooms, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stevenss Auction Rooms, 38 King Street, Covent Garden, London, founded in 1760)

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Result of French elections, May 1902 illustration from French publication Le petit
XEE4156465 Result of French elections, May 1902 illustration from French publication Le petit Journal, may 4 1902 (engraving) by French School

Vue d Amsterdam No. 35. Het Oude Zijds Heeren-Logement. La Maison dite O. Z
1122016 Vue d Amsterdam No.35. Het Oude Zijds Heeren-Logement. La Maison dite O.Z. Heeren-Logement, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

The Battle of the Pictures, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451208 The Battle of the Pictures, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Christies Auction Room, illustration from Microcosm of London by R
661042 Christies Auction Room, illustration from Microcosm of London by R. Ackermann, 1808 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

The auction of the Beasts of the Schneider Circus in Naples (Colour Litho)
2783588 The auction of the Beasts of the Schneider Circus in Naples (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A peep at Christies; - or - tally-ho, and his Nimeny-pimmeney taking the morning lounge
3035674 A peep at Christies; - or - tally-ho, and his Nimeny-pimmeney taking the morning lounge, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

A Day of Fashion - In the Morning Drop In at Christie s, pub
2637007 A Day of Fashion - In the Morning Drop In at Christie s, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Settling Day at Tattersalls, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)
661031 Settling Day at Tattersalls, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattersalls is the auction house for racehorses)

Vente publique de tableaux (Public sale of paintings), c. 1785. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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

Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts. -Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning, May 9, 1808
Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts.-Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning, May 9, 1808

Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800. Creator: Thomas Hancock
Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800

A Great Picture Sale at Christie s, from "The Graphic", September 10, 1887
A Great Picture Sale at Christie s, from " The Graphic", September 10, 1887

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

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

A Sale at Tattersall s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Sale at Tattersall s, 1872. Sale of a thoroughbred racehorse by auction at Tattersalls second premises in Knightsbridge. From, " LONDON

Interior of the Court-Yard of Old Tattersall s. c1876. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Court-Yard of Old " Tattersall s". c1876. Auctioneer of race horses, founded in 1766 by Richard Tattersall (1724-1795)

Entrance to Old Tattersall s. c1876. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Old " Tattersall s". c1876. Auctioneer of race horses, founded in 1766 by Richard Tattersall (1724-1795), at Hyde Park corner then moving to Knightsbridge in 1865

Scene from an auction, 1835. Creator: Marstrand, Wilhelm Nicolai (1810-1873)
Scene from an auction, 1835. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

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]

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Hammered! A glimpse into the captivating world of auctions at Stevenss Auction House, London. Step back in time with John Crace Stevens, owner of this renowned establishment (b/w photo), as he orchestrates the artful dance between buyers and sellers. Explore the grandeur of Stevenss Auction Rooms through a lithograph, transporting you to an era where masterpieces were bought and sold. Witness history unfold within these hallowed halls. Delve into the pages of Le petit's May 1902 publication to discover the intriguing results of the French elections illustrated before your eyes. Marvel at Samuel Percy's works showcased in Christies' catalogue from 1800 (print), capturing his artistic brilliance for all to admire. Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's rich heritage with Vue d Amsterdam No. 35 - Het Oude Zijds Heeren-Logement; La Maison dite O. Z. , a visual feast that transports you to its enchanting streets. Experience The Battle of Pictures come alive through Hogarth Restored's vivid illustration, showcasing both chaos and beauty intertwined within each brushstroke. Step foot inside Christies Auction Room as depicted in Microcosm of London by R, feeling the palpable excitement as bidders eagerly vie for coveted treasures. Transport yourself to Naples' Schneider Circus auction (Colour Litho) where exotic beasts find new homes amidst a vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in whimsical scenes like 'A peep at Christie's; - or - tally-ho, and his Nimeny-pimmeney taking the morning lounge', offering a lighthearted glimpse into daily life surrounding these prestigious events. Join fashionable elites dropping by Christie's during 'A Day of Fashion - In the Morning Drop In at Christie’s', witnessing elegance merge seamlessly with fine art. Marvel at Facade Hotel Drouot Paris c. 1852 (engraving) captured forever in black and white, a testament to the enduring allure of auctions.