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Bidder Collection

In the bustling world of auctions, the bidder takes center stage as they eagerly vie for coveted treasures and priceless artifacts

Background imageBidder Collection: Poster for a Royal Navy Auction, 1910

Poster for a Royal Navy Auction, 1910
Poster advertising an auction held in 1910 to sell a number of obsolete Royal Navy vessels. The Navy was selling these five vessels to the highest bidder

Background imageBidder Collection: The selling of a wife, 1850

The selling of a wife, 1850
3478726 The selling of a wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the selling of a wife to the highest bidder. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBidder Collection: Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK , 1816 (engraving) 1816

Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK , 1816 (engraving) 1816
533501 Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK , 1816 (engraving) 1816.; (add.info.: Illegal, but done in Sheffield 1803 Brighton 1808)

Background imageBidder Collection: Horse Sale at the Barbican (see also 10003)

Horse Sale at the Barbican (see also 10003)
RMS68797 Horse Sale at the Barbican (see also 10003) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBidder Collection: Kenny Meadows: The Auctioneer (engraving)

Kenny Meadows: The Auctioneer (engraving)
5989588 Kenny Meadows: The Auctioneer (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Auctioneer)

Background imageBidder Collection: Auction in progress at Phillips auctioneers, London, c1901 (1901)

Auction in progress at Phillips auctioneers, London, c1901 (1901). Phillips is an auction house founded in 1796 in London by Harry Phillips, a former clerk to James Christie

Background imageBidder Collection: Conference of Engineers

Conference of Engineers
A conference of engineers for Britannia Bridge, including Robert Stephenson and I.K.Brunel

Background imageBidder Collection: George Bidder

George Bidder(1806-1878), engineer and mathematical prodigy

Background imageBidder Collection: Scene with a Sale of Paintings (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)

Scene with a Sale of Paintings (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR200316 Scene with a Sale of Paintings (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Scene de vente de tableaux; ); French

Background imageBidder Collection: The Horse Mart (oil on canvas)

The Horse Mart (oil on canvas)
XYC153932 The Horse Mart (oil on canvas) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 50.8x71.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageBidder Collection: Quiet with all Road Nuisances, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)

Quiet with all Road Nuisances, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
XYC153925 Quiet with all Road Nuisances, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 48.6x61.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageBidder Collection: Quiet with all Road Nuisances, Robert Polhill Bevan, 1865-1925, British

Quiet with all Road Nuisances, Robert Polhill Bevan, 1865-1925, British

Background imageBidder Collection: Selling a Wife to highest bidder. Illegal, but done in Sheffield 1803 Brighton 1808

Selling a Wife to highest bidder. Illegal, but done in Sheffield 1803 Brighton 1808 and is an incident in Thomas Hardys novel The Mayor of Casterbridge

Background imageBidder Collection: George Bidder (Older)

George Bidder (Older)
GEORGE PARKER BIDDER Child prodigy who grew up to be a successful engineer. Date: 1806 - 1878

Background imageBidder Collection: The Marriage Auction

The Marriage Auction
THE MARRIAGE AUCTION Aristocratic families sell off their eligible daughters to the highest bidder


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In the bustling world of auctions, the bidder takes center stage as they eagerly vie for coveted treasures and priceless artifacts. From a vintage poster advertising a Royal Navy Auction in 1910 to an oil on canvas masterpiece depicting "The Babylonian Marriage Market" from 1875, bidders have long been enticed by the allure of acquiring unique pieces of history. At the Horse Sale at the Barbican, where equine enthusiasts gathered to find their perfect companion, bidders carefully assessed each majestic creature before placing their bids. Meanwhile, Kenny Meadows immortalized the intense atmosphere in his engraving titled "The Auctioneer, " capturing the auctioneer's commanding presence while bidders anxiously awaited their turn. A glimpse into early 20th-century London reveals an auction in progress at Phillips auctioneers; here, bidders engaged in spirited competition as they sought out rare collectibles and exquisite works of art. Not limited to material possessions alone, even conferences like that of Engineers witnessed passionate bidding wars over groundbreaking innovations and cutting-edge technologies. Delving further into history brings us to George Bidder, whose name resonates with expertise and skill within auction circles. His legacy lives on through his contributions to this captivating world. Traveling across continents unveils fascinating cultures represented through ancient artifacts up for bid. In Ecuador's Jama-Coaque Culture lies a male figure kneeling—a testament to its rich heritage—while Sardinia's Nuragic civilization presents figurines that captivate bidders with their intricate craftsmanship. Christie's Auction Room becomes synonymous with grandeur and opulence as it hosts prestigious auctions that attract discerning collectors from around the globe. With every gavel strike echoing through its hallowed halls, fortunes are made or lost as eager bidders engage in exhilarating battles for artistic masterpieces or historical relics. Even scenes captured on paper or black-and-white photographs hold immense value within this realm.