Star Sales
1. Sitting Comfortably
Estimate £3,000–£5,000 Sold £1£,500
Period sofas can be bought very affordably at auction, but this magnificent 1830s example was a cut above, soaring to a much grander price.
The imposing piece was part of the contents of Hollycombe House in Hampshire, the family home of the late banker Tim Hoare and his wife Virginia. The 421-lot sale, held at
