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FR. 1856 ENGRAVED SCENE OF A PICTURE AUCTION AT CHRISTIES. 10 1/2X15". A GREAT SCENE SHOWING THE COMMANDING POSITION OF THE AUCTIONEER THAT HANDLED THE RESERVES THAT WERE TYPICAL IN THE EUROPEAN AUCTIONS WHILE THE CROWD, MOSTLY MEN AND ALMOST ALL DEALERS "POOLED" THEIR BIDDING TO SUPPRESS PRICES. NOTE THAT THE "PICTURES" (PAINTINGS) ARE ALL MOUNTED UP HIGH AROUND THE HALL.Created By
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