Portrait picks up £62,000 bid

Nestled among a 173-lot ‘time capsule’ collection from a Staffordshire estate offered at Hanson’s on January 12, the Old Master picture shown here proved to be the star performer of the sale by some considerable margin.

This imposing work was the talk of the saleroom after it drew dramatic interest against a £3000-5000…

Enjoy unlimited access: just £1 for 12 weeks

Subscribe now