Bids Collection

Charles and Flora McDonald
Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald who aided his escape

Wotan at the Pyre
Wotan bids farewell to his daughter Brunnhilde as she sleeps a magic sleep surrounded by a magic fire which only a true hero can penetrate (Sigfried does it !)

Manchester 2000 Olympic Bid, Crowds await official announcement on who will be hosting the 2000 Olympic Games, Decision Day, 23rd September 1993. Pictured

Cartoon, EDITOR SEEKING DIRT
Cartoon, a penny press editor rakes for sensational claptrap in the muddy stream of twaddle and mock morality, oblivious of the angel who bids him search for Truth. Date: 1867

Elijah goes into wilderness and asks to die, but angel comes and bids him Arise and eat'. Bible 1 Kings 19. 5
535967 Elijah goes into wilderness and asks to die, but angel comes and bids him Arise and eat'. Bible 1 Kings 19.5. From Gustave Dore Bible 1865-1856

The Angel appearing to Elijah, 1 Kings XIX, ver 7 (engraving)
6021704 The Angel appearing to Elijah, 1 Kings XIX, ver 7 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angel appearing to Elijah, 1 Kings XIX, ver 7)

The auction of the Beasts of the Schneider Circus in Naples (Colour Litho)
2783588 The auction of the Beasts of the Schneider Circus in Naples (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Belize, British Honduras - View From Wireless Tower Date: circa 1911

Lancelot bids adieu to Elaine (engraving)
3649284 Lancelot bids adieu to Elaine (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lancelot bids adieu to Elaine)

L Epouvantail, La bonne mere leur apportait leur pitance ordinaire (engraving)
2795294 L Epouvantail, La bonne mere leur apportait leur pitance ordinaire (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Epouvantail)

Frederick Bids Farewell to Katte (engraving)
3106310 Frederick Bids Farewell to Katte (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Bids Farewell to Katte)

The Adventures of a Volunteer Subaltern on the Easter March (engraving)
1061980 The Adventures of a Volunteer Subaltern on the Easter March (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth, Ecclesiastes XII, ver 1 (engraving)
6021683 Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth, Ecclesiastes XII, ver 1 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Return of the king
Qingsong Wang

Manchester 2000 Olympic Bid, Crowds in Castlefield, Manchester await official announcement on who will be hosting the 2000 Olympic Games, Decision Day, 23rd September 1993

Youngsters salute Manchester 2000 Olympic Bid hopes at Piccadilly Gardens firework display, September 1993. Ahead of official announcement on who will be hosting the 2000 Olympic Games, Decision Day

A PARTING KISS C1840
When your friend bids an over- affectionate farewell to your wife, you begin to wonder - and suddenly hes not so much of a friend as before... Date: circa 1840

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Little Egret - on beach shore - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - fishing on sea - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - fishing on sea - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - fishing on sea - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - with open wings - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - flying - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - resting on stones - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - resting on stones - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

Lucy Bids Farwell To Sydney Carton. Frontispiece By Max Cowper From The Book A Tale Of Two Cities By Charles Dickens

Streamer Farewell
1955: A woman throwing streamers on the dockside at Sydney as she bids farewell to relatives leaving for England. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Fine Arts Garden & Lake at Art Museum
Cleveland, Ohio, USA - Fine Arts Garden and Lake at Art Museum Date: circa 1934

Napoleons Farewell
Napoleon bids his guards farewell at Fontainebleau Date: 1814

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Great Egret resting on marsh Galicia Spain. Date:

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Cetti's Warbler on floor Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

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Cetti's Warbler on floor Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

Source Size = 3781 x 2841
BOMBAY BROKERS AND TRADERS: A " Brokers room" of an English merchant in Bombay. On the staff of each European firm is a broker, or clerk, acting in the same capacity

Record Bid Cars
23rd February 1927: Three of the cars used by John Parry-Thomas during his bids for the land speed record. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fresh seafood being sold at auction, with wholesalers bidding at lots, Xabia, Alicante Province, Valencia, Spain, May

Elijah goes into wilderness and asks to die, but angel comes and bids him Arise and eat. Bible 1 Kings 19.5. From Gustave Dore Bible 1865-1856. Wood engraving

Aalsmeer Flower Auction C016 / 5810
Aalsmeer Flower Auction. Commercial bidders competing at auction to buy flowers for the horticultural trade. This auction, in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, is the worlds largest flower auction

Prize Sheep Sale
The auctioneer asks for bids during a Prize Sheep Sale at Ipswich Cattle Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1930s

EDITOR SEEKING DIRT
A penny press editor rakes for sensational claptrap in the muddy stream of twaddle and mock morality oblivious of the angel who bids him search for Truth Date: 1867

Pony in auction ring at sale, New Forest, Hampshire, England, october

The Latest Lot at Christies
A metaphorical scene showing John Bull and Britannia taking bids for men from the public schools of England, to sacrifice themselves for Britain during World War One

Husband & Wife Parting
A husband bids his tearful wife goodbye on a railway station platform. During World War Two, married couples were often apart for long periods

Yellow-legged Gull. Camargue - PACA - France
WAT-12515 Yellow-legged Gull. Camargue - PACA - France Larus cachinnans M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Off to the Links 1927
Ready for a pleasant afternoon on the links, a smart chap bids his friend farewell and gets into his car

Wwi / Off to the War
A German man bids farewell to his wife and children before departing for the Front

Aviator and Girl
The aviator bids adieu to his girl

Joe Willet Leaves
Joe Willet bids farewell to Dolly Varden in the workshop of the Golden Key, watched in secret by Simon Tappertit

Moses Splits Rock
At Meribah, on mount Horeb, the Israelites are short of water, but God bids Moses strike a rock and lo ! water gushes forth

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"Bids: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Emotion" In the realm of bids, a tapestry of stories unfolds, weaving together the lives of individuals from different eras. From Charles and Flora McDonald's tender farewell to Napoleon's historic abdication, bids encapsulate moments that shape our collective memory. Like Wotan at the Pyre, bidding adieu to his beloved Brünnhilde in Wagner's opera, these bids carry profound emotions. They symbolize both sacrifice and liberation as they ignite flames of change. Amidst this diverse array lies a curious cartoon - an editor seeking dirt. In a world hungry for scandalous revelations, this bid for secrets reflects society's insatiable appetite for sensationalism. Yet amidst darkness, there is light. Just as Elijah went into the wilderness seeking solace but found an angel bidding him to arise and eat they can offer unexpected hope and renewal. Gustave Dore's wood engraving captures this divine encounter with breathtaking detail. It also take us beyond human drama; they transport us to extraordinary scenes like "The auction of the Beasts" in Naples or provide glimpses into distant lands such as Belize through the lens atop a wireless tower. Artistic expressions find their place within these bids too - Lancelot bidding adieu to Elaine evokes heartache while "L'Epouvantail" shows how even scarecrows are sustained by ordinary provisions brought by a caring mother figure. History intertwines with personal narratives when Frederick bids farewell to Katte in an engraving that echoes friendship tested by societal constraints. Meanwhile, volunteer subalterns embark on their Easter March adventures depicted through vivid engravings capturing camaraderie amidst uncertainty. As we unravel these tales woven within each bid hint provided – from biblical references to historical events – we discover that bids transcend mere transactions; they embody humanity’s desires, struggles, triumphs, and connections.