The Bateman cartoon published in Punch in 1933 showing nine different ways to bid at auction.
Published in Punch in 1933, The Art of Bidding shows nine heads captioned Some do it by raising an eyebrow, Some by the slight inclination of the head, Some with a wink, Some by adjusting their tie, Some by elevating the catalogue, Or a forefinger, Some by the removal of their spectacles, Another by replacing them, But the heathen – does it by word of mouth.
Signed and inscribed, the unframed, 15 x 11in (38 x 28cm) cartoon is estimated at £2000-3000.
