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Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manson's, King-Street, St. James's, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
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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, "Christie's" is as much a national establishment and favourite lounge as the Royal Academy or the Opera. We are compelled, by pressure of the week's news, to defer until next week an historical resume of the important collections which have been dispersed in the room in King-street by Messrs. Christie and Manson, and by their predecessors. We shall add, at present, that the accompanying Illustration has been recently sketched, and contains portraits of well-known habitues of the rooms'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Step into the hallowed halls of Messrs. Christie and Manson's auction house in King-Street, St. James's, London, 1856, as depicted in this photograph by Henry Duff Linton. The picture sale, one of the great attractions of every London season, was a must-visit destination for the man of art, letters, and leisure. The rooms were as much a national establishment and favourite lounge as the Royal Academy or the Opera. The accompanying Illustrated London News article reveals that the scene before us has been recently sketched and contains portraits of well-known habitués of the rooms. The grandeur of the auction house is evident in the ornate chandelier hanging above, casting a warm glow on the patrons of the arts, who don their finest apparel and hats for the occasion. The gentlemen, dressed in top hats and tailcoats, engage in animated bidding wars over prized paintings and pictures, their intense focus betrayed only by the occasional glance towards their competitors. The auction house was a bustling hub of activity, where the trade of art and history took place. The press and newspapers were always present, documenting the sales and reporting on the latest acquisitions. The atmosphere was electric, as collectors and patrons vied for the opportunity to add to their collections. The auction room was a place where history was made, and treasures were discovered. This photograph, with its timeless charm and intriguing glimpse into the past, invites us to imagine ourselves amidst the excitement and allure of a bygone era. The black and white image, reminiscent of the nineteenth century, transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the magic of a Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manson's.
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