Sale Of The Centuries
Hertfordshire Life|April 2018

One of the ‘finest house sales’ in an auctioneer’s 30 year history will see 650 lots go under the hammer this month with interest from around the world

Julie Lucas
Sale Of The Centuries

There’s the chance to own part of the rich history of one of Britain’s finest Jacobean homes when its contents come up for sale this month. The collection of art and furniture at North Mymms Park, a former family estate four miles south of Hatfield, is being sold by Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers. In total, 650 lots valued at a total of £1m will go under the hammer, with estimates ranging from £50 to £25,000.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 2018 من Hertfordshire Life.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 2018 من Hertfordshire Life.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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