UK – Sotheby’s “Of Royal and Noble Descent” Sale tots up €3.2million
The spectacular success of Sotheby’s London sale on 21st January, comprising various artifacts under the category “Of Royal and Noble Descent“, was an indicator of the thriving art scene and a growing breed of international collectors. Participants came from 31 countries (including Russia, Asia, Middle East and Latin America). The sale totaled £2.5 MILLION (€3.2 MILLION), well above pre-sale expectations (£1,380,380-2,099,470).
The sale featured fascinating royal and aristocratic heirlooms from the collections of prestigious European dynasties and institutions. Almost 90% of the lots were sold, with 60% of them achieving prices well above their high estimated prices. Nearly 20% buyers were new clients.
The Top lot in the sale was a large Maiolica footed dish, attributed to the ‘Painter of the Apollo Basin’, which sold for £257,000 (£336,079), thereby establishing the highest price in the sale. The artwork which came from a European private collection had been estimated at £30,000-40,000.
The Pre-sale Exhibition which featured Spectacular Paper Sculptures by British Artist Zoe Bradley attracted almost 2,000 Visitors
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