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RESULTS RELEASE: Apter-Fredericks 75 Years of Important English Furniture

Decorative Arts, Furniture and Design
London EMEA 21 January 2021

RESULTS TOTAL: £3,408,750

99% SOLD BY VALUE | 98% SOLD BY LOT

Christie’s London – Results – Apter-Fredericks: 75 Years of Important English Furniture offered live at

Christies on 19 January realised a total of £3,408,750 across the 138 lots offered, exceeding its pre-sale low

estimate by 174%. The sale comprised English furniture and works of art from distinguished provenances such

as Spencer House, Langley Park and Cliveden. Apter-Fredericks are internationally renowned for the superlative

quality, condition and provenance of their pieces and this reputation, built by three generations of the family over

the last 75 years, was a calling card to collectors, connoisseurs, interior designers and the trade internationally.

Interest came from almost 300 bidders, with registrants from 37 countries and buyers from 15 countries across

6 continents, resulting in competitive bidding via Christie’s LIVE and telephone bidding in an auction that lasted

for more than five hours.

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

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