The winter Fine & Decorative auction at Roseberys was led by a fine and rare Berlin Chinoiserie tapestry of ‘The Emperor’s Banquet’ from the Collection of George Farrow, that sold to an international buyer for £41,840. 

“The sale achieved some outstanding results for a wide variety of items, with furniture being a particularly competitive category. A handsome pair of Regency mahogany bergère library armchairs realised a price of £17,056 and an impressive George III mahogany breakfront bookcase and a pair of terrestrial and celestial library globes by the prestigious Cary firm also commanded strong prices," commented Anna Evans, Associate Director & Head of Head of Furniture & Works of Art, Roseberys

HIGHLIGHTS:
Lot 175: A Berlin Chinoiserie tapestry of ‘The Emperor’s Banquet’ from the Grossmogulenfolge series, second quarter 18th century - Price realised: £41,840

Lot 175: A Berlin Chinoiserie tapestry of ‘The Emperor’s Banquet’ from the Grossmogulenfolge series, second quarter 18th century - Price realised: £41,840

This large and impressive tapestry from the collection of George Farrow, depicting an elaborate banquet of a Chinese emperor, saw competitive bidding from international bidders over the telephone. 
Lot 11 - A pair of Italian marble busts of Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero, the torsos 18th century - Price realised: £3,149

Lot 11 - A pair of Italian marble busts of Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero, the torsos 18th century - Price realised: £3,149

Energetic bidding from clients across multiple platforms ensured these handsome Grand Tour busts exceeded estimate, realising a price of £3,149
Lot 112 - A Baccarat 'Masséna' pattern part-table service, late 20th century - Price realised: £5,510

Lot 112 - A Baccarat 'Masséna' pattern part-table service, late 20th century - Price realised: £5,510

This elegant service attracted a lot of interest during the pre-sale view, with it eventually selling for £5,510.
Lot 225 - A pair of Regency mahogany bergere library armchairs, first quarter 19th century - Price realised: £17,056

Lot 225 - A pair of Regency mahogany bergere library armchairs, first quarter 19th century - Price realised: £17,056

This pair of armchairs exemplifies the excellence of Regency craftsmanship and saw heated bidding online and on the telephone, eventually realising a price of £17,056.