The auctioneer - SOLD
Richard Mudariki (b 1985)
The auctioneer - 2013
Acrylic on canvas
56,5 x 56 cm
Signed and dated bottom left
Sold - 2014
This painting refers to the process of selling by auction, in which the auctioneer presents the items to be sold to the bidders. I am fascinated by this means of selling in which an auctioneer, with his fast-paced speech, calls out for bids. He is a talented trader who has been entrusted with selling items on someone else’s behalf, and is trusted to do the best possible job within the restrictions of the sale, and still make the most amount of money.