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Vander Sande Collection | Session II | November 13, 2025

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Featuring fine and rare Pilgrim century furniture, including an extremely rare Boston Cromwellian upholstered high back chair; works by North Shore cabinetmakers and joiners such as the Mason-Messenger Shop of Boston, Steven Jacques of Newbury, James Symonds of Salem, and Thomas Dennis of Ipswich; two rare 17th century needlework boxes; William & Mary furniture including a part-ebonized chamber table and a japanned Queen Anne high chest; decorative arts including 17th-century ceramics such as Nottingham carved mugs, British Delft, Staffordshire, Westerwald, and a rare Wrotham four handled tyg.
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Lot 1128

Five Mezzotints, Portraits of Ladies

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

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(British, 18th century)

The Countess of Rutland, circa 1689, after Godfrey Kneller, plate 13-1/2 x 10 in.; Her Royal Highness Anne Princess of Orange, 1734, After Philip Mercier, plate, 13-7/8 x 9-3/4 in.; Her lively looks so sprightly mind disclose..., after Joseph Van Haeken, plate 13-3/4 x 9-7/8 in.; Mrs. Elinor Copley, after Godfrey Kneller, sight 13-1/2 x 10-1/8 in.; Madam Knatchbull, after Godfrey Kneller, plate 8-1/8 x 6 in.; miscellaneous print frames, largest 16-3/8 x 12-3/4 x 1 in.

Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts

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Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts

not examined out of frames, "Rutland" with toning, small stains, "Anne Princess" toning, light foxing, small tears with one into image, abraded ink, "Her lively looks so sprightly..." with light toning, "Mrs. Elinor" with toning, some foxing, worm hole, trimmed, some ink abrasion, "Knatchbull" laid down on paper, trimmed to plate, abraded ink, small tears, handling grimeļ¼› frames with wear, losses, and abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.