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LONDON.- Legendary English antique dealership
Sampson and Horne’s collection of British pottery and furniture went
under the
hammer (28 April) at Bonhams, New Bond Street with huge success,
achieving a
total of £1,056,000 with a 91% sold by value. The auction lasted all day
with
740 lots on offer, but the saleroom remained packed throughout with many
of
their loyal customers attending in person – a poignant reminder of their
many
visits to Sampson and Horne’s shops. While estimates had been set
cautiously, in
many cases fierce competition among private collectors meant prices in
the
auction were at retail levels.