11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Sale
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Courtois: A Miniature Portrait of a Young Lady, half length, wearing a loose robe holding a wreath of flowers, further flowers in her hair, signed COURTOIS, enamel, circular
5cm diameter, in gilt metal frame
Provenance: The Earls of Lonsdale, sold at the 1947 dispersal of the contents of Lowther Castle, lot 1155
A similar miniature, also signed Courtois, painted with a portrait of Lady Lucy Eleanor Lowther, wife of the Honourable Colonel Lowther, appeared at auction in Hong Kong in 2019 where it was attributed to Nicholas Andre Courtois
Sold for £950
Estimated at £300 - £400
Very good condition. Enamels bright and free from notable wear. Frame in good order.
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale, 11th Nov, 2023
The Autumn Fine Art Sale offers a strong mix of traditional antiques, led by a fine pair of Chinese Porcelain Yellow Ground Medallion Bowls, and a very rare 17th century 'Detector' Lock, one of only a handful known by Birmingham locksmith John Wilkes. Also on offer are a selection of Bear Jugs from the Collection of the Late Stanley J. Seeger, and A Private Collection of Barometers.
The Sale will also include Selected Items Sold on Behalf of the Terry Family of York (Terry’s Chocolates) - these items will be denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ~
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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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