19th-Century Wood Engraving, Picture Sale At Messrs Christie & Mansons

19th-Century Wood Engraving, Picture Sale At Messrs Christie & MansonsA charming mid 19th century wood engraving depicting a picture sale at Christie and Manson (now Christies). The engraving was published in The Illustrated London News on the 24th of March 1856 along with the following description: The scene engraved upon the next page is one the great attractions of every London season; for to the man of art, letters, and leisure, Christies is as much a national establishment and favourite lounge as the Royal Academy

Abraham Hulk Junior (or Abraham Hulk the Younger) was known for his aptitude in capturing the subtleties of Autumn and he enjoyed the time he spent within the countryside

which gives the portrait a sense of life and vitality

Clearly a lady of considerable means

Year of creation: 1867

Historic repairs

particularly during the Art Deco era

This compelling interior scene by Robert Panitzsch celebrates the beauty of everyday living - simple forms coupled with harmonious colours

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Artist’s auction highlight: £19

without a slavish imitation

Barotte exhibited at the Salons de Nancy and Remiremont until 1913 and at the Salon of French artists from 1912

During the mid-19th-century