7th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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A pair of 19th century Grand Tour bronze urns with Centaurs in relief and mounted on alabaster socle bases each 17cm wide 23cm high.
Provenance: Enid Boulting (1928-2021), fashion model; former wife of Roy Boulting, film director (1913-2001) and later wife of the 9th Earl of Hardwicke, thence by descent.
Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £450
A pair of 19th century Grand Tour bronze urns with Centaurs in relief and mounted on alabaster socle bases each 17cm wide 23cm high.
Provenance: Enid Boulting (1928-2021), fashion model; former wife of Roy Boulting, film director (1913-2001) and later wife of the 9th Earl of Hardwicke, thence by descent.
small chip to the base on one, other very small, screws may need tighting
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 7th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
