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Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 10:00AM EST
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Important paintings including three Rosa Bonheur paintings, J.F. Herring Sr.; sporting art to include Heywood Hardy; impressive collection of Georgian silver from the Godfrey Collection featuring a basket by Wm. Cripps; tribal carpets from Susan Gary Collection, Louisville to include Serapi, Kazak, and Peperdil; over 75 British tea caddies from a Virginia collector; Rene Lalique glass; estate of Wm. Sauer, D.C. antiques dealer, sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia.
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Lot 33

Four Mezzotints of Nobility and a Playwright

Estimate: $100 - $300
Starting Bid
$50

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$100,000 $10,000

(British, 18th century)

John Churchill, Duke and Earl of Marlborough, after Godfrey Kneller, Robert Sheppard, engraver, sight 14-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.; Jacobus Secundas Dei Gratia..., King James II, after Godfrey Kneller, John Smith, engraver, plate 13-1/2 x 9-5/8 in.; Georgius D.G. Mag. Britannia Francia..., King George 1st, 1716, after Godfrey Kneller, John Simon, engraver, plate 13-7/8 x 10 in.; Susanna Centlivre, 1720, after D. Fermin, Peter Pelham, engraver, plate 13-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.; miscellaneous print frames, largest 23-1/2 x 19-1/2 x 1-3/4 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, "John Churchill" slipped, with some creases, staining in margins, "Jacobus Secundas" with mildew spotting under glass, possibly affecting dark areas of ink, small tear upper left margin, "Georgius" with insect damage left margin, pencil inscription lower right with erasure, tiny stains left margin, "Susanna" with light toning, creases, small stain within image, printing creases, some light abrasions to inkï¼› frames with wear and abrasions, one glass with 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.