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Auction room of William Martin in Edinburgh
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Auction room of William Martin in Edinburgh

John Kay · 1752 - 1826 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The auctioneer stands on a dais, illuminated by two candles. In his right hand he holds an auctioneer's hammer, in his left a portrait of a bearded man. Before him are the customers: a crowd of men with hats.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printWilliam Martinart sale, auction
Credit lineVeilingzaal van William Martin te Edinburgh. 1752 - 1826. John Kay. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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