Bargaining Collection

French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism
A French poster which declares that The Future Lies in Socialism, showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to the octopus monster of commercialism, foreign gold

Petticoat Lane, 1940s
A busy scene at historic Petticoat Lane market in the East End of London in the late 1940s. 1940s

Africa: Dinka bridegroom bargaining for the bridal ornaments (b/w photo)
8664820 Africa: Dinka bridegroom bargaining for the bridal ornaments (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia, 1864. In the centre '...is a Tartar trader of importance, weary of half an hour's beating about the bush

Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond, Unknown date

Wall Painting of Bargaining, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3610028 Wall Painting of Bargaining, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Cape to Cairo, 1899. Artist: John Tenniel
Cape to Cairo, 1899. Cecil Rhodes asking the German Emperor Wilhelm II for permission for the Cape to Cairo telegraph line to be laid across German territories in Africa

Meeting of Osman Pasha with the Grand Duke after the surrender of Plewna, Bulgaria, historical woodcut, circa 1870
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, a lot of, accurate, arts, arts and crafts, assemble, assembled, assembling, assembly, balkan, balkan peninsula, bargaining, black, black-and-white, black-white

Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu talking together at Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183102 Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu talking together at Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Faust sells his soul to the devil
7286253 Faust sells his soul to the devil. by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust make over his soul to Mephistopheles)

The "Frogs"of Aristophanes at Oxford (engraving)
1056025 The " Frogs" of Aristophanes at Oxford (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Frogs" of Aristophanes at Oxford)

In Quarantine (engraving)
1045620 In Quarantine (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Quarantine. Illustration for The Graphic)

Two Swiss Peasants Bargaining, 1785. Creator: Marquand Fidel Dominikus Wocher
Two Swiss Peasants Bargaining, 1785

"The Saffron Trade "Painting by Jose Bru Albinana (19th century) 1880 Valencia
AIS5356846 " The Saffron Trade " Painting by Jose Bru Albinana (19th century) 1880 Valencia. Museum of Bellas Artes San Pio V

Sausage and Cheese Sellers (fresco)
XIR32729 Sausage and Cheese Sellers (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: cheeses and cold meats; )

Fan bargaining for a Bride (engraving)
7181296 Fan bargaining for a Bride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fan bargaining for a Bride)

Le marche des animaux sur la place Trubnaya a Moscou. (La foule entre les cages et les vendeurs d animaux domestiques)
FIA5352209 Le marche des animaux sur la place Trubnaya a Moscou. (La foule entre les cages et les vendeurs d animaux domestiques)

La place du marche au foin a Saint Petersbourg (The Hay market Place in Saint Petersburg)
FIA5338872 La place du marche au foin a Saint Petersbourg (The Hay market Place in Saint Petersburg) - Oeuvre de Vasili Ivanovich Shternberg (1818-1845), aquarelle sur papier

Le marche aux serfs. (The Market. The sale of serfs) Servage en Russie : un acheteur et un marchand negocient le prix d
FIA5327413 Le marche aux serfs. (The Market. The sale of serfs) Servage en Russie : un acheteur et un marchand negocient le prix d achat d une femme lors d une vente de serfs

Market in Lower Egypt, (oil on canvas)
1197557 Market in Lower Egypt, (oil on canvas) by Muller, Leopold Karl (1834-92); 100x145.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market, (pencil, pen and ink on mount)
824097 The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market, (pencil, pen and ink on mount) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 22.9x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market)

The Romans trying to buy their salvation from the Gaulish chief Brennus, 4th Century BC (chromolitho)
668997 The Romans trying to buy their salvation from the Gaulish chief Brennus, 4th Century BC (chromolitho) by French School

Reception of the hostages from Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, by Lord Cornwallis, March 1792. Tipus two sons, aged about ten and eight

The Last Day of the Sale (oil on canvas)
THA15375 The Last Day of the Sale (oil on canvas) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 73.7x113 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Three Caucasian Men in Conversation, (pencil and charcoal on paper)
1195723 Three Caucasian Men in Conversation, (pencil and charcoal on paper) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832)

Military in Kent (engraving)
2785487 Military in Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military in Kent. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

Bargaining in the Bazaar at Delhi (engraving)
1614803 Bargaining in the Bazaar at Delhi (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bargaining in the Bazaar at Delhi)

The Jew at Home, by Joseph Pennell (litho)
1592230 The Jew at Home, by Joseph Pennell (litho) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jew at Home, by Joseph Pennell)

Colonial Fur Traders (coloured engraving)
PNP245684 Colonial Fur Traders (coloured engraving) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Fort Youkon, a Hudson Bay Company Trading Station, 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163742 Fort Youkon, a Hudson Bay Company Trading Station, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1622001 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 August 1882)

In the Bazaar, (pencil, pen, grey ink and watercolour on paper)
651402 In the Bazaar, (pencil, pen, grey ink and watercolour on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Bazaar. Georg Emanuel Opiz (1775-1841)

Scarcity in India, engraved and pub. by Charles Knight (1743-c
NP125541 Scarcity in India, engraved and pub. by Charles Knight (1743-c.1826), 1794 (stipple engraving) (pair of 125540) by Singleton

Frontispiece of Le Parfait Negociant by Jacques Savary, Paris
CHT207799 Frontispiece of Le Parfait Negociant by Jacques Savary, Paris, 1665 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Landry, Pierre (c)

The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving)
1058755 The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division)

The Contract, (oil on canvas)
659888 The Contract, (oil on canvas) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.88); 23x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contract. William Bromley (fl. 1835-1888). Oil on canvas

Judas Iscariot bargaining with the Chief Priests, Matthew XXVI, 14, 15 (engraving)
5218762 Judas Iscariot bargaining with the Chief Priests, Matthew XXVI, 14, 15 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (engraving)
5997406 William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Marriage at St Petersburg (engraving)
1058348 The Royal Marriage at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Marriage at St Petersburg, Notes on the Way to the Royal Wedding)

An Allegory of Autumn: A Fruit and Vegetable Stall above the Weinmarkt in Frankfurt
827725 An Allegory of Autumn: A Fruit and Vegetable Stall above the Weinmarkt in Frankfurt, (oil on canvas) by Flegel, Georg (1566-1638); 169.6x236.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing Boats with Hucksters Bargaining for Fish, 1837-38 (oil on canvas)
2970105 Fishing Boats with Hucksters Bargaining for Fish, 1837-38 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 174.5x224.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Arms Maker, (watercolour on paper)
989775 The Arms Maker, (watercolour on paper) by Reyna Manescau, Antonia Maria de (1859-1937); 53.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arms Maker)

One Dirham for a Ride through the Desert (pencil and watercolour on paper)
1769809 One Dirham for a Ride through the Desert (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917); 53.3x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Errol Hinds making a deal in chickens, Wankie to Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia, 1925 (1927). Errol Hinds was Stellas younger brother

Old Clothes Market, Moscow, c19th century

A coal mine lockout, South Wales, 1875. Mine workers negotiate the setting of accounts and the granting of leave to pick coal on the tips. From The Illustrated London News (20 February 1875)

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"Bargaining Through Time: From Petticoat Lane to Zanzibar" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Petticoat Lane in the 1940s, where eager shoppers honed their bargaining skills. The air was filled with excitement as buyers and sellers engaged in lively negotiations over goods and prices. In a quaint French poster, boldly proclaiming "The Future Lies in Socialism, " one can sense the spirit for a better tomorrow. It serves as a reminder that even political ideologies were subject to negotiation and compromise. Traveling further east, we find ourselves in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Here, amidst vibrant marketplaces, locals haggle passionately over everything from spices to textiles. Bargaining becomes an art form, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting land. Delving into history's annals brings us face-to-face with Osman Pasha and the Grand Duke after Plewna's surrender. This historical woodcut depicts a pivotal moment when diplomacy replaced conflict through skillful bargaining—a testament to the power of negotiation on both personal and global scales. Journeying back even further, we encounter John Tenniel's captivating artwork depicting Cape to Cairo negotiations in 1899. As diplomats engage in intense discussions against an African backdrop, one can almost hear their whispered compromises echoing across continents. The Bayeux Tapestry reveals Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu locked in conversation at Beaurain—an exchange laden with intrigue and strategic maneuvering. Their words hold immense weight as they bargain for power during turbulent times. Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin's poignant painting "Sale of a Child Slave" transports us into Russia's dark past. In this haunting portrayal, bargaining takes on a sinister twist—highlighting humanity's capacity for cruelty while igniting our collective responsibility towards justice.