The Auction House: The Auctioneer Possibly 1864 - 1920

"The Auction House: The Auctioneer" is a black and white lithograph by Charles Maurand depicting a scene from an auction house. The artist has focused on the auctioneer, who is in the center of the composition, with his hand raised and eyes wide open as he bids. The scene features a clock and a tureen being auctioned. The lithograph is a satirical take on the chaotic nature of auctions, with its exaggerated figures and expressions. The work is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.