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Buyers Collection (#6)

"Buyers: Embracing Patriotism and Team Spirit" Step back in time to the morning at the flower market in Covent Garden, 1905

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Moens bookshop in Galeria Bortier, Brussels, Belgium. Customers browsing books

The Moens bookshop in Galeria Bortier, Brussels, Belgium. Customers browsing books. After a work dated 1919 by Franz Gailliard

Background imageBuyers Collection: Joan Fiveller demanding from King Ferdinand the right of payment of the state tax for the meat

Joan Fiveller demanding from King Ferdinand the right of payment of the state tax for the meat that the buyers of his court acquired in the city. Joan Fiveller, ? - 1434. Barcelona city councillor

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Bibliophiles. A Bookshop In Seville At The Beginning Of The 19Th Century

The Bibliophiles. A Bookshop In Seville At The Beginning Of The 19Th Century. After A Painting By Jimenez Aranda. From La Ilustracion EspaAnola Y Americana Of 1881

Background imageBuyers Collection: Engraving From The Dore Bible Illustrating Luke Xix 45 And 46 The Buyers And Sellers Driven Out Of

Engraving From The Dore Bible Illustrating Luke Xix 45 And 46 The Buyers And Sellers Driven Out Of The Temple By Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French Artist And Illustrator

Background imageBuyers Collection: Patriotic poster, Buy British

Patriotic poster, Buy British from the Empire at Home and Overseas - buyers are builders. circa 1925

Background imageBuyers Collection: Scene in the harbour, Aberdeen, Scotland

Scene in the harbour, Aberdeen, Scotland
Scene in the harbour, with fishermen sorting their catch and buyers browsing, Aberdeen, Scotland. Date: 1962

Background imageBuyers Collection: Rabbit and Egg (!) Market at Couhe, France

Rabbit and Egg (!) Market at Couhe, France
A Rabbit and Egg (!) Market at Couhe - a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Caledonian Market in Islington

The Caledonian Market in Islington
Scene at the Caledonian Market at Islington where buyers and sellers thronged every Friday morning. It was renowned for junk, bric-a-brac and antiques. Date: 1925

Background imageBuyers Collection: Company House, London

Company House, London
HUDSONs BAY COMPANYs HOUSE, Fenchurch Street, London Here, great sales were held twice a year, at Easter and September, attracting buyers Date: 1843

Background imageBuyers Collection: Jo Mattli and Mrs Rosemary Parker at Mansion House

Jo Mattli and Mrs Rosemary Parker at Mansion House
The British-based Swiss fashion designer Jo (Guiseppe) Mattli (1907-1982), pictured talking to the much taller Mrs Rosemary Parker (a model)

Background imageBuyers Collection: Norman Hartnell & Duchess of Gloucester at Mansion House

Norman Hartnell & Duchess of Gloucester at Mansion House
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell (1901-1979) British couturier and favourite fashion design of the Queen and Queen Mother, seen greeting another royal patron, Princess Alice

Background imageBuyers Collection: Victor Stiebel & Mrs Fay Gill at Mansion House

Victor Stiebel & Mrs Fay Gill at Mansion House
Victor Stiebel (1907-1976), British fashion designer, contemporary of Norman Hartnell who designed for royalty and Hollywood stars

Background imageBuyers Collection: OUR COLONIAL WOOL TRADE: 1. The Dublin Castle discharging Cargo of Cape Wool at Blackwall

OUR COLONIAL WOOL TRADE: 1. The Dublin Castle discharging Cargo of Cape Wool at Blackwall Docks; 2. On Deck: Unloading the Wool; 3. Drawing Samples from the Bales; 4

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Financial Crisis in France, at the Paris Bourse: 1

The Financial Crisis in France, at the Paris Bourse: 1
THE FINANCIAL CRISIS IN FRANCE, AT THE PARIS BOURSE: 1. Arrival of the First Quotations for English Consols from the London Stock Exchange; 2

Background imageBuyers Collection: Source Size = 3781 x 2841

Source Size = 3781 x 2841
BOMBAY BROKERS AND TRADERS: A " Brokers room" of an English merchant in Bombay. On the staff of each European firm is a broker, or clerk, acting in the same capacity

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Buyers and Sellers Driven out of the Temple, by Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French

The Buyers and Sellers Driven out of the Temple, by Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French
THE BUYERS AND SELLERS DRIVEN OUT OF THE TEMPLE, BY GUSTAVE DORE, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Market of Verona, 1884 (oil on panel)

The Market of Verona, 1884 (oil on panel)
XPH324128 The Market of Verona, 1884 (oil on panel) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden, Germany; (add.info.: Der Markt von Verona; ); German

Background imageBuyers Collection: Crocks, c. 1924 (crayon on paper)

Crocks, c. 1924 (crayon on paper)
XYC306583 Crocks, c.1924 (crayon on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 27.9x34.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Bayhorse, Tattersalls, 1921 (crayon & chalk on paper)

The Bayhorse, Tattersalls, 1921 (crayon & chalk on paper)
XYC306582 The Bayhorse, Tattersalls, 1921 (crayon & chalk on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 34.3x29.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageBuyers Collection: Colourmans Shop, St Martins Lane, 1829 (w / c on paper)

Colourmans Shop, St Martins Lane, 1829 (w / c on paper)
XCF282041 Colourmans Shop, St Martins Lane, 1829 (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageBuyers Collection: House for Rent, Horse and Goat for Sale, from Voyage Pittoresque et Historique au Bresil

House for Rent, Horse and Goat for Sale, from Voyage Pittoresque et Historique au Bresil
XJF270056 House for Rent, Horse and Goat for Sale, from Voyage Pittoresque et Historique au Bresil, (litho) (b/w photo) by Debret

Background imageBuyers Collection: Shops under a Covered Market, after a miniature in a 14th century translation of

Shops under a Covered Market, after a miniature in a 14th century translation of
KW260652 Shops under a Covered Market, after a miniature in a 14th century translation of Aristotles Ethics and Politics by Nicolas Oresme (c.1323-82)

Background imageBuyers Collection: Scene with a Sale of Paintings (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)

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

Background imageBuyers Collection: Public Sale at the Hotel Bullion (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageBuyers Collection: Fruits of the sunny south and their buyers, in famous old Centre Market [i

Fruits of the sunny south and their buyers, in famous old Centre Market [i.e. Center Market], Washington, US, USA, America, Vintage photography

Background imageBuyers Collection: The Buyers and Sellers Driven out of the Temple, by Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French

The Buyers and Sellers Driven out of the Temple, by Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French
THE BUYERS AND SELLERS DRIVEN OUT OF THE TEMPLE, BY GUSTAVE DORE, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian

Background imageBuyers Collection: Paris fish market, 1880s C017 / 6915

Paris fish market, 1880s C017 / 6915
Paris fish market. 19th-century artwork of traders and customers in the fish market in the market halls of Paris, France. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Background imageBuyers Collection: First London oysters, historical artwork C017 / 6904

First London oysters, historical artwork C017 / 6904
First London oysters. Historical artwork of people gathered around a stall selling the first oysters in London, England. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Background imageBuyers Collection: New York Stock Exchange, 1907 C014 / 0517

New York Stock Exchange, 1907 C014 / 0517
New York Stock Exchange. Trading being carried out circa November 1907 on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Broad Street, New York City, USA

Background imageBuyers Collection: New York Stock Exchange, 1907 C014 / 0518

New York Stock Exchange, 1907 C014 / 0518
New York Stock Exchange. Trading being carried out circa November 1907 on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Broad Street, New York City, USA

Background imageBuyers Collection: Aalsmeer Flower Auction C016 / 5810

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

Background imageBuyers Collection: Dairies of New Zealand poster

Dairies of New Zealand poster

Background imageBuyers Collection: Home Ownership Co-operative Insurance Company booklet

Home Ownership Co-operative Insurance Company booklet
Front cover of a booklet advising potential home owners on a house purchase plan, with a picture of a perfect looking 1920s house. Date: 1954

Background imageBuyers Collection: In the salon of Captain Molyneux

In the salon of Captain Molyneux
An impression of Captain Edward Molyneuxs famous grey and crystal salon with mannequins parading his latest designs for fashion buyers and wealthy clients

Background imageBuyers Collection: Pony in auction ring at sale, New Forest, Hampshire, England, october

Pony in auction ring at sale, New Forest, Hampshire, England, october

Background imageBuyers Collection: Mexican Turkey Seller

Mexican Turkey Seller - the birds seem to be all attached to the sellers donkey in some fashion, although they seem still very much alive and kicking!

Background imageBuyers Collection: Spring in Covent Garden Market, London

Spring in Covent Garden Market, London
Buyers and sellers at one of the flower and plant markets in Covent Garden, London

Background imageBuyers Collection: French Money Crisis

French Money Crisis
A scarcity of small change sets off a financial panic in France : would-be gold buyers on the steps of the Paris bourse

Background imageBuyers Collection: Stables at Thirlestaine

Stables at Thirlestaine
The elaborate exterior and interior of the Stables at Thirlestaine House, which were put up for auction, hence the illustrations, which were used to tempt potential buyers

Background imageBuyers Collection: Buyers sampling wool at London Docks

Buyers sampling wool at London Docks
Buyers sampling wool at the London Docks

Background imageBuyers Collection: People at Tuna auction at worlds largest fish market, Tsukiji Fish market, Tokyo, Japan

People at Tuna auction at worlds largest fish market, Tsukiji Fish market, Tokyo, Japan
Vassili Papastavrou / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBuyers Collection: Horse Put through Paces

Horse Put through Paces
A breed of Light Horse is put through its paces in front of potential buyers

Background imageBuyers Collection: Pigs Bathday

Pigs Bathday
If her pigs are to attract buyers at market, they must look their best : so the farmers daughter gives them a good scrub !




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"Buyers: Embracing Patriotism and Team Spirit" Step back in time to the morning at the flower market in Covent Garden, 1905. As the sun rises, buyers gather with a shared sense of purpose and pride. Their eyes sparkle with excitement as they peruse vibrant blooms, searching for that perfect touch of beauty to bring joy to their customers. Fast forward to The Sketch front cover in 1957, where they can depicted as true champions of British craftsmanship. With patriotic fervor, they celebrate local talent and support homegrown industries. A powerful poster urges them on: "Buy British, keep the home fires burning. " These dedicated individuals understand that their choices have far-reaching effects on their community's prosperity. In an exquisite oil painting titled "The Auction, " 1910 captures a scene filled with anticipation and camaraderie among buyers. They engage in spirited bidding wars while maintaining respect for one another's expertise. Each stroke of the brush brings out their determination to secure treasures that will adorn homes or grace galleries. A gathering of horsemen with coach, tents, and flags immortalized through graphite on paper reveals yet another facet of these passionate buyers' lives. Their love for equestrian pursuits is evident as they come together not only as purchasers but also as enthusiasts who appreciate artistry beyond traditional markets. Advertisements from Garratt & Atkinson Co. , A. W Duncan & Co. , Henry Hildesley, John Swain & Son, Scottish Studios & Engravers Ltd. , Maxwell Foster Artists Ltd showcase how these discerning individuals seek excellence across various domains. From fine fabrics to bespoke engravings or captivating artworks – each purchase reflects their impeccable taste and unwavering commitment to quality. These snapshots from history remind us that behind every transaction lies a buyer driven by more than mere commerce; they embody team spirit and patriotism. Whether it be supporting local artisans or preserving cultural heritage through acquisitions - these remarkable individuals shape the narrative of their time.