Buying Collection (page 7)

Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci (colour litho)
3095685 Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci)

Sifting through old clothes at a market, London
Women sift through old clothes on a stall in a street market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1950s

Second hand clothes stall, street market, London
Women examine second hand clothes on a stall in a street market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1950s

Flower seller in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Door to door flower seller in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a woman buying a bunch of flowers. Date: circa 1930s

A street market in Londons East End
Second-hand clothes stalls in an East End street market in London. Date: circa 1950s

Comic postcard, Woman buying rail ticket with two children hiding under her skirts, WW1 Date: circa 1918

The refreshments seller (colour litho)
3101231 The refreshments seller (colour litho) by Burret, Leonce (1866-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The refreshments seller)

Le Marche aux Fleurs, published by Rodwell and Martin, 1820 (colour litho)
1275238 Le Marche aux Fleurs, published by Rodwell and Martin, 1820 (colour litho) by Chalon, John James (1778-1854); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Free State Campaigning (b / w photo)
1599776 Free State Campaigning (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free State Campaigning. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 June 1900)

The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong, the Chinese Procession (engraving)
1595035 The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong, the Chinese Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong)

Preparing for the Jubilee, buying Flags and Chinese Lanterns (engraving)
1594931 Preparing for the Jubilee, buying Flags and Chinese Lanterns (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Jubilee)

The brandy seller (colour litho)
STC259099 The brandy seller (colour litho) by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Olive Merchant at Market and in his Shop (vellum)
ALI264701 An Olive Merchant at Market and in his Shop (vellum) by Master of the Biadaiolo Codex (fl.1325-50); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Central Asian Horse Market (oil on canvas)
HDG277206 Central Asian Horse Market (oil on canvas) by Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

A Morning at Tattersalls (black chalk & coloured washes on paper)
XYC306551 A Morning at Tattersalls (black chalk & coloured washes on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 20.8x23.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Part of Caledonian Market, one of the largest cattle markets in the world (sepia photo)
STC347639 Part of Caledonian Market, one of the largest cattle markets in the world (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The man milliner (colour litho)
REV326162 The man milliner (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

Fol. 53v Preparation and Sale of Thyme, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142990 Fol.53v Preparation and Sale of Thyme, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The Butcher (gouache on paper)
CHT168603 The Butcher (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Indian, out of copyright

Nova 2644 fol. 56v The sale of dried figs, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142950 Nova 2644 fol.56v The sale of dried figs, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Nova 2644 fol. 93v Sale of musk, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142939 Nova 2644 fol.93v Sale of musk, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The Flower Market (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163593 The Flower Market (litho) (b/w photo) by Bouchot, Frederic (1798-1860); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Headline declaring the end of Prohibition, 6th December, 1933 (litho)
PNP252056 Headline declaring the end of Prohibition, 6th December, 1933 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sandwich Islands - a Westerner negotiating for stores, plate 92 from
STC205028 Sandwich Islands - a Westerner negotiating for stores, plate 92 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School

Interior of a lace shop, 1678 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT167863 Interior of a lace shop, 1678 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Market Scene (oil on canvas)
SAG186668 Market Scene (oil on canvas) by Bryant, Henry Charles (fl.1860-80); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; English

The Brush Maker (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137048 The Brush Maker (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Carpet Bazaar, Cairo, before 1866 (oil on canvas)
XIR223264 The Carpet Bazaar, Cairo, before 1866 (oil on canvas) by Mouchot, Louis Claude (1830-91); 92x122 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: The Carpet Bazaar in Cairo; ); French

Bouquinistes along the banks of the river Seine in Paris
CHT225275 Bouquinistes along the banks of the river Seine in Paris, early 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Trade in Scandinavia, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224470 Trade in Scandinavia, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

The China Tea Trade, 1790-1800 (oil on canvas)
PEM216862 The China Tea Trade, 1790-1800 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Gallaghers stock exchange (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC214653 Gallaghers stock exchange (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Selling Christmas Trees, 1853 (oil on canvas)
GG12174 Selling Christmas Trees, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Jacobsen, David (1821-71); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Danish, out of copyright

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989463 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

The Book Fair, 1852 (oil on panel)
989430 The Book Fair, 1852 (oil on panel) by Schendel, Petrus van (1806-70); 87.6x119.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book Fair. Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870). Oil on panel

The Game Seller, 1841 (on panel)
989429 The Game Seller, 1841 (on panel) by Brias, Charles (1798-1884); 58.4x46.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game Seller. Charles Brias (1798-1884). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1841

America - A European merchant negotiating with Native Americans for a barrel of tobacco
CH409896 America - A European merchant negotiating with Native Americans for a barrel of tobacco and other goods, 1724 (oil on canvas) by Oudry

Persian Horse Dealer, Bombay, 1880s (oil on canvas)
1197494 Persian Horse Dealer, Bombay, 1880s (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 80.4x100.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

A Flower Market, France, 1900 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
659792 A Flower Market, France, 1900 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Glendening, Alfred, Jr. (1861-1907); 60.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Flower Market, France)

The Estate Auction, 1903 (oil on canvas)
2619040 The Estate Auction, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Spielter, Carl Johann (1851-1922); 70x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The Potato Market, 1882 (w / c on paper)
CH257492 The Potato Market, 1882 (w/c on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 36x44 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Greengrocers stall defying the Blitz and keeping on trading, London, World War II, November, 1940 (b / w photo)
6015281 Greengrocers stall defying the Blitz and keeping on trading, London, World War II, November, 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Cultivating and processing Hornimans tea in China and shipping it to England (colour litho)
6030958 Cultivating and processing Hornimans tea in China and shipping it to England (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cattle from the royal farms at Windsor on sale at Slough cattle market, Berkshire (litho)
6014072 Cattle from the royal farms at Windsor on sale at Slough cattle market, Berkshire (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buying travel tickets for Cooks tour to Egypt, 1908
Customers at Thomas Cook purchasing tickets and working out itinerary for a holiday to Egypt, in which they will no doubt partake of a Nile tour. Date: 1908

Flower market (chromolitho)
5236157 Flower market (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower market.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Food market
At the market. A cook with her poodle buying vegetables at the market. Artist: Charles Brock Date: circa 1920

Little Women - Jos table at Mrs Chesters fair
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jos table at Mrs Chesters fair, where she is selling flowers supplied from Lauries garden. 1880

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"Exploring the Vibrant Markets of Europe: From the Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily to the Souks of Cairo" Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Europe as you wander through the vibrant Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. The aroma of freshly caught seafood and colorful displays of local produce will tempt your senses, inviting you to indulge in a true culinary adventure. Transporting us back in time, Charles Robertson's masterpiece "A Street Scene in Cairo" captures the essence of an ancient city where bartering and they were part of everyday life. As we admire this painting, we can almost hear the merchants' calls echoing through narrow alleyways. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Fat Geese. ", we are reminded that sometimes it's not just goods but also laughter that money can buy. This delightful scene transports us to a simpler time when joy could be found even amidst daily transactions. Step into history with a glimpse into 19th-century Cairo at Khan el-Khalili souk's entrance. Here, exotic treasures awaited eager buyers who sought unique trinkets from distant lands - a testament to how trade has connected cultures throughout centuries. The Emperor Stradivarius violin reminds us that some purchases transcend mere material value. Crafted by Antonio Stradivari himself, this instrument represents both exquisite craftsmanship and an investment for those who appreciate timeless beauty and exceptional sound. Traveling back further still, let's explore houses for sale during the roaring 1920s. These architectural gems tell stories of changing times and dreams realized within their walls – each purchase marking a new chapter for families seeking stability or investors chasing prosperity. During challenging times like World War II, L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor brought smiles to faces on Gravesend streets. Their sweet treats served as small moments of happiness amid adversity – proof that even simple pleasures hold immeasurable worth.