US Tariffs: You may be charged a tariff if you wish to import certain lots in this sale into the US. Please note that these tariffs do not apply to ‘informational materials’ which include unique goods created by an artist such as paintings, drawings, pastels, engravings, prints, lithographs, sculptures, books, manuscripts, photographs and films. Buyers are responsible for paying any applicable customs duties/charges, taxes, tariffs or other government charges relating to the import of a lot in accordance with section H2(b) of the Conditions of Sale.

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拍卖简介

This July, the London Exceptional Sale 2025 will present a dazzling array of rare masterpieces with distinguished provenances, ranging from Madame de Pompadour to the ducal families of Britain.

Each area of the classic arts is represented, with French and English furniture, sculpture, silver, porcelain, antiquities, clocks, precious objects by Fabergé, as well as iconic pieces of natural and maritime history.

Highlights include a magnificent pair of sculptural silver tureens by Paul Storr from the 6th Duke of Devonshire’s Grand Service, and a bureau à cylindre by Jean-Henri Riesener of exceptional quality which once formed part of the lavish collections of the magnates Stephens Lyne-Stephens and Ludwig Neumann, before being acquired by the Earl of Harewood for Chesterfield House and finally the Viscount Wimborne.

A further highlight is the battle scarred Union Jack flown from HMS Spartiate at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Replete with shards of metal embedded in the fabric and fragments of wood splinters throughout, this is a rare and deeply evocative object from Admiral Horatio Nelson’s most famous and most costly victory.

Explore the Classic Week auction series in London.

拍卖时间

7月1日下午05:00 (英国时间)

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Thomas Williams

International Head of English Furniture & Clocks | English Furniture & Works of Art

Thomas joined Christie’s in 2024 assuming overall responsibility for English Furniture & Clocks. Prior to joining Thomas spent 13 years at Sotheby’s during which time he was involved in many of the department’s most successful auction sales.