Entreebewijs voor een prentenveiling 1838

This is an 1838 admission ticket for a print auction in Dunkirk, France, printed by Imprimerie de Vanwormhoudt. The ticket, written in French, states that it is valid for two people and announces the auction of a large quantity of engravings and lithographs. The auction was to take place at the Hôtel d'Ostend on March 22nd, 1838, with the preview taking place the day before. This historic document provides a glimpse into the art market of the 19th century and the widespread interest in prints and lithographs.