Veiling op last van justitie Possibly 1905

"Veiling op last van justitie" (Auction by Order of the Court) is a satirical cartoon by an anonymous artist, possibly from 1905. The image depicts a scene of a public auction, with a group of people standing outside a doorway, seemingly unable to enter. The caption at the bottom, "L'huissier - Mille regrets, mesdames et messieurs, la vente n'aura pas lieu!", ("The bailiff - A thousand regrets, ladies and gentlemen, the sale will not take place!") highlights the humor of the situation. The cartoon, with its bold lines and exaggerated figures, is a classic example of satirical art that often critiques social and political issues.