Report by Terence Ryle
A fine collection of Meiji and 19th century Chinese ivory works of art sold at Hansons (17.5% buyer’s premium) offered a window onto a turbulent market.
The line taken by the Derbyshire auctioneers after the March 30-April 1 sale at Etwall was that this was “a perfect time to offer the collection”. Speaking to ATG, auctioneer Adrian Rathbone concurred that there was also an air of “sell-now-while-you-can”.