‘Dutch school’ portrait catches the eye making over 40 times estimate in Ruislip

With Old Master sleeper spotters trawling through online catalogues looking for works with hidden potential, it’s not unusual for the odd lot to draw an unexpected bidding at sales all over the country.

And it not just dealers involved. These days a growing band on private individuals with a developed …

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