Vintage August 1872 The British Workman The Auction - Conditions of Sale by J. Knight

Vintage August 1872 The British Workman The Auction - Conditions of Sale by J. Knight
28in x 23in framed
signed by J. Knight
The British Workman No. 212, published in August 1872, includes an article titled inThe Auction - Conditions of Sale.in This article outlines the terms and conditions under which auctions were conducted during that period. The conditions of sale would typically include details about the auction process, bidding rules, payment terms, and any other relevant information for buyers and sellers.
The British Workman was an English broadsheet periodical published monthly by Partridge and Co. in London. It was founded by Thomas Bywater Smithies in 1855 and continued publication until 1892. The magazine aimed to promote the health, wealth, and happiness of the working classes and was dedicated to the industrial classe
Publication Period: 1855-1892
Founder: Thomas Bywater Smithies
Publisher: S. W. Partridge & Co.
Content: The magazine featured a mix of socialism and Protestantism, advocating for temperance and the well-being of the working class. It was richly illustrated with contemporary engravings
Audience: The British Workman was targeted at the working classes and aimed to communicate improving messages through pictures
Illustrations: Many issues had the first page dedicated to a single engraving, making it visually appealing and engaging for readers
Joseph Knight (1837-1909) was a celebrated British painter known for his naturalistic depictions of landscapes, particularly those of North Wales. Raised in Manchester, Knight initially worked in a cotton mill before pursuing a career in art. Despite losing his right arm in an accident at a young age, he developed his skills in photography and painting, eventually gaining recognition for his work
Knight's paintings often featured pastoral scenes, capturing the beauty and tranquility of the countryside. His work was well-received, and he exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Royal Academy in London
Collections: Collections of the magazine are held in various libraries, including the Bodleian Library in Oxford and the Heatherbank Museum of Social Work
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