6th Apr, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Border Fine Arts 'The Opportunist', model No. B0776 by Ray Ayres, limited edition 213/1250, on wood base, with certificate (a.f)
Sold for £90
Estimated at £80 - £120
No box. Whip may have been reglued to hand. Reins detached from driver's hand, some loss of paint to reins. Reins also detached where it connects to snaffle on one side.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include Beswick & Border Fine Arts, 6th Apr, 2023
This sale will include a specialist section of Beswick and Border Fine Arts, starting at 9:30am. Amongst the lots on offer will be popular limited-edition models and rare colourways, from private estates and collections.
The sale will then continue with the regular run of affordable traditional art and antiques, jewellery, silver and more. Also to include part of a Private Collection of Wristwatches including by makers such as Seiko, Certina, Raymond Weil, Roamer, Revue Thommen, Omega, Davosa, Laco, Citizen, and others.
Viewing
Monday 3 April 10am-4pm, Tuesday 4 April 10am-4pm, Wednesday 5 April 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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