Veilingzaal 1935

“Veilingzaal” (1935) is a pen and ink drawing by an anonymous artist that depicts a bustling scene inside an auction house. The central focus of the composition is a tall bookshelf filled with books. The viewer's gaze is guided to the top of the bookshelf where two figures stand on ladders, presumably handling the books for the auction. The scene is framed by two columns with winged figures and a curved archway. The drawing captures the energy of the auction process with its meticulous details and lively figures, providing a glimpse into the world of antique book sales in the 1930s.