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FR. 1910 ENGRAVED WINE AUCTION SCENE FROM ILL. LONDON NEWS. 10 1/2X15 1/2". "A FREE GLASS OF WINE AT CHRISTIE'S DRAWN BY ARTHUR GARRATT." AT THE TOP. UNDER ILLUSTRATION IS - "TASTING BEFORE BIDDING: CONNOISSEURS IN WINE SAMPLING A "LOT" AT THE FAMOUS SALE-ROOMS." THE DETAILED PARAGRAPH BELOW THE ILLUSTRATION DETAILS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE SCENE FROM ONE OF CHRISTIE'S WINE AUCTIONS. IN BRIEF, A BOTLE FROM EACH LOT IS OPENNED AND SAMPLED BY ALL SERIOUS BIDDERS, BIDDING COMMENCES IMMEDIATELY. NOTE THE PLATE OF BREAD ON THE TABLE USED FOR REMOVING THE TASTE OF THE PREVIOUS WINE FROM THE MOUTH IN PREPARATION FOR "PREVIEWING" THE NEXT LOT.Created By
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July 12, 2024Updated By
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July 13, 2024
