Auctioneer Collection (#4)

Richard Tattersall Jnr
RICHARD TATTERSALL junior Bloodstock auctioneer, grandson of the Richard T. who founded the family business. with his autograph Date: 1785 - 1859

Richard Tattersall Junio
RICHARD TATTERSALL Racehorse auctioneer and founder of Tattersalls

Auction in progress at Phillips auctioneers, London, c1901 (1901). Phillips is an auction house founded in 1796 in London by Harry Phillips, a former clerk to James Christie

Sale of unredeemed goods at Debenham, Storr and Sons auction rooms, London, c1903 (1903)
Sale of unredeemed goods at Debenham, Storr and Sons auction rooms, Covent Garden, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

A Book Auction, c1810. Artists: Otto Limited, Thomas Rowlandson
A Book Auction, c1810. Painting held at the Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut. From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

An auction for charity at Balmoral, 1930s (1935). From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1935]

Andrews of Birmingham, c1928. Artist: George Sherringham
Andrews of Birmingham, c1928. From The Studio Volume 95. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1928]

Christies Auction Rooms, (1790), 1901. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
Christies Auction Rooms, 1790. After an original engraving from The Microcosm of London, illustrated by Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832) and Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)

The Auction, Last Day of the Sale, the International exhibition, 1862. Artist: George Bernard O Neill
The Auction, Last Day of the Sale, the International exhibition, 1862. A print from the Illustrated London News, 6th September 1862

A Scene in the School for Scandal, 1786. An auction scene with the Prince of Wales (later King George IV), bidding for lots including a portrait of his mistress Mrs Fitzherbert

Satire on a picture auction, 1730. Artist: William Henry Toms
Satire on a picture auction, 1730. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

A sale of colonial wool at the wool exchange, Coleman Street, London, 1889. Illustration from the The Graphic, (5 October 1889)

Picture sale at Messrs Christie and Mantons, King Street, St Jamess, London, 1856
Picture sale at Messrs Christie and Manton s, King Street, St James s, London, 1856. A print from The Illustrated London News, (24 May 1856)

To Be Sold, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
To Be Sold, 1871. A weeping France stands on a barrel and is offered by a member of the Commune. The businessmen look on. This follows the defeat by Prussia of France

Japanese outdoor auction - Fabric and Carpets being sold off by the look of it... Date: circa 1910s

Thomas Dodd, Auctioneer
THOMAS DODD Auctioneer and printseller, compiler of the Connoisseurs Repertorium, a biographical guide to artists. Date: 1771 - 1850

GUY OWEN London businessman, auctioneer of tea and rubber Date: circa 1910

Bidding at an art auction
People bidding at an art auction -- the auctioneer is about to bring down the hammer. Date: 1883

Illustration, Tattersalls after the Derby Race
Illustration, Tattersall s, or, a Glance at the Settling Day after the Derby Race -- Felix Qui Nihil Debet (happy the man who owes nothing). An auction scene at the famous horse dealers. Date: 1832

A Sale at Christies in the 1850s by Charles Robinson
Bidders at a fine art auction at Christies auctioneers in the mid-Victorian era. Date: 1938

BRUCE RYMILL horse dealer ? auctioneer ? Date: circa 1882

George Leigh
GEORGE LEIGH auctioneer, depicted at his desk, pen in hand. Date: 1743 - 1816

AUCTION, c1830. Goods being auctioned in an American seaport. Woodcut, American, c1830

2603444; out of copyright

Scene with a Sale of Paintings (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR200316 Scene with a Sale of Paintings (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Scene de vente de tableaux; ); French

Public Sale at the Hotel Bullion (oil on canvas)
XIR200057 Public Sale at the Hotel Bullion (oil on canvas) by Demachy, Pierre Antoine (1723-1807); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Quiet with all Road Nuisances, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
XYC153925 Quiet with all Road Nuisances, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 48.6x61.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

1154231; out of copyright

Quiet with all Road Nuisances, Robert Polhill Bevan, 1865-1925, British

SHAKESPEARE HOUSE SALE. The auction of William Shakespeares house, 16 September 1847. Contemporary English engraving

DORE: LONDON, 1873. A Sale at Tattersall s. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore, from the series London: A Pilgrimage, 1873

AUCTION, c1830. Goods being auctioned in an American seaport. Woodcut, American, c1830

Tom Norman - Auctioneer, raising his gavel
Tom Norman - Showmans Auctioneer, Valuer and Variety Agent from Dallington, East Sussex, raising his gavel. Date: circa 1910

Gavel and microphone, equipment of auctioneer at livestock market, Beeston Castle Auction Mart, Cheshire, England, January

Sheep farming, auctioneer selling breeding ewes in auction ring at sale, Thame Sheep Fair, Oxfordshire, England, August

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

BOOK AUCTIONEER, 1861. Auctioneer hawking books in a London street. Wood engraving, 1861

AUCTION, 19TH CENTURY. Line engraving, American, mid-19th century

AUCTION, 1856 Line engraving, American, 1856

AUCTION, 1875. A picture auction in New York. Line engraving, 1875

AUCTION: NEW YORK, 1870. An auction of home furnishings in New York City. Line engraving, 1870

AUCTION: LONDON, 1872. A picture sale in London, England. Line engraving, English, 1872

The Auction; or modern conoisseurs. Print depicts a group of fashionable ladies and gentleman attending an an auction. The two porters exhibit a picture turned upside down

Prize Sheep Sale
The auctioneer asks for bids during a Prize Sheep Sale at Ipswich Cattle Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1930s

The Great Eastern scrapped: the auction, 1888
The Great Eastern under the hammer. After a thirty year career, the great steamship was scrapped, with her hull and fittings being sold at auction at New Ferry, Liverpool. 1

Auction at Newton Abbott Livestock Market
An auction in progress at Newton Abbott Livestock Market

Shakespeare statuette
A Shakespeare statuette made of mulberry wood, 15 inches high, believed to be early 17th century. It was on sale at Sotheby s, 14 July (year unknown), and was the property of Hugh Blaker (1873-1936)

Manchester Ship Canal - Cattle Auction
Cattle auction brought in from Ireland by ship and unloaded on the Manchester Ship Canal

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"The Art of the Auctioneer: A Glimpse into the World of Bidding" Step back in time to Chichester Cattle Market, c1962, where the rhythmic chant of an auctioneer filled the air, captivating both buyers and sellers alike. In Christies Auction Room, delicately aquatinted by J. , a symphony of whispers accompanied each stroke of the gavel as masterpieces changed hands with grace and precision. The Sale of paintings from the Cook Collection at Sothebys in 1958 was a spectacle that left art enthusiasts breathless. Each brushstroke held immense value as bidders vied for these coveted treasures. Transporting us further back in time is "The Auction, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1910. The auctioneer's commanding presence demanded attention as he orchestrated bids with finesse and flair. Even Christmas and New Year cards embraced this timeless profession, showcasing an auctioneer amidst festive cheer—a reminder that auctions transcend seasons. At The Barbican's bustling sale, excitement permeated every corner. Furniture, trinkets, and memories found new homes while eager bidders sought hidden gems within its eclectic offerings. A garden transformed into a stage for a house clearance auction—an enchanting setting where nostalgia mingled with anticipation as belongings whispered stories to potential owners. Edmund Tattersall stood tall in his portrait—his gaze reflecting years spent perfecting his craft. His legacy lives on through generations who continue to carry forth his passion for auctions. Bakewell's Derbyshire Cattle Market witnessed lively exchanges between farmers and traders—their animated voices blending harmoniously with cattle calls echoing through the market square. Boscawen Street view captured Truro's vibrant past—a city steeped in history where auctions were not just transactions but cultural events connecting communities across time. Richard Tattersall Jr.