Sotheby's upcoming sale of The Pohl-Ströher Collection of Portrait Miniatures draws from one of the most important private collections of miniatures ever assembled. Owned by the scientist, geologist and businesswoman Dr Erika Pohl-Ströher (1919-2016), who was the granddaughter of Franz and Marie Ströher, who founded hair care and cosmetics giant Wella AG, the collection spans 400 years of European history and includes examples from all the major national schools.
Click through to see highlights including works by Nicholas Hilliard, John Smart and Ozias Humphrey.
