Trade pushed to top bids by keen collectors
UK: THE scarcity of good-quality, untouched country furniture, even in such rich fields as Oxfordshire, and the increasingly selective attitude of bidders – becoming “more selective by the sale”, according to Mallams auctioneer Ben Lloyd – are causes of concern for auctioneers across the country.
However, when such gems are secured they almost always bring good prices and Mr Lloyd was cheered – …