The Russell Exchange - The oldest auction house in India

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The Russell Exchange - The oldest auction house in India

Md. Omar (guy with the black cap) conducting a furniture auction during the Auction at The Russell Exchange on 5th April , 2015 in Kolkata, India. The Russell Exchange located in Kolkata is the oldest auction house in India which opened it's doors in 1940 after being bought from the British by the Saleem family. A family business run by two brothers Arshad and Anwar Saleem.(Photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto)

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