A Ventriloquist at Christie's by H. M. Bateman
A chaotic scene at London auctioneers, Christie's because of the actions of a mischievous ventriloquist. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander. His efficient, bold style depicting social faux-pas was ground breaking for its time and his work is a brilliant reflection of the period
Picture No
10217234
Media ID
46540847
Size
4614px x 3326px
(3.8MB)
Credit
©Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
The Tatler. 1933. P.74-75. By H. M. Bateman
Date
1933
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