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17A Marble Statue of Aphrodite, Roman Imperial, circa early 1st Century A.D.A Marble Statue of Aphrodite, Roman ImperialLOT SOLD.9,378,500GBP -
48A George III ormolu, Geneva enamel and paste-set musical automaton quarter striking tower clock for the Chinese market, London, circa 1790LOT SOLD.2,266,500GBP -
2Master of the Aeneid (active circa 1530-1535)
French, Limoges, circa 1530Six panels representing scenes from Book VIII of the AeneidLOT SOLD.1,538,500GBP -
7A George II gilt-brass mounted and marble topped carved mahogany serpentine commode the design attributed to William Kent and probably by John Boson or Benjamin Goodison circa 1740LOT SOLD.1,516,100GBP -
18A renaissance gilt-copper quarter striking automaton unicorn table clock, South German, circa 1590LOT SOLD.722,500GBP
Overview
RESULTS
Achieving the highest ever total for a Decorative Arts auction at Sotheby's London, our Treasures sale realised an impressive £23,593,850. Far surpassing expectations and setting a record for a classical antiquity sold at auction in Europe, a 1st century A.D. Roman marble statue of Aphrodite from the celebrated collections of the Dukes of Northumberland achieved £9,378,500.
With collectors turning out in force, many works exceeded pre-sale estimates, such as an 18th-century George III musical automaton tower clock and six Limoges panels (Master of the Aeneid, circa 1530) illustrating scenes from book VIII of The Aeneid.
OVERVIEW
Sotheby's annual Treasures sale is renowned for its museum-like curated presentation of rare and important Works of Art. Treasures 2014 is no exception and will include extraordinary pieces sold by order of the 12th Duke of Northumberland and the Trustees of the Northumberland Estates. A highlight from this collection is a Roman antique statue of Aphrodite dating from the 1st Century AD. Alongside this work is an impressive ensemble of Furniture, Kunstkammer and Decorative Arts each boasting a unique legacy and place in history.
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