An expanded, hybrid Classic Week runs at Christie’s, London, this July. Art from antiquity to the 21st century will come under the hammer through eight online-only auctions and four live auctions, including several private collections. The series culminates on July 29 with an innovative new Classic Art evening sale, combining exceptional Old Master paintings, drawings, sculpture, books, furniture and objects.
The Prayerbook of Mary Queen of Scots, use of Fontevraud, illuminated manuscript on vellum [Paris, c.1535–1540 (after 1534)]. (£250,000–350,000)
Classic Art Evening Sale: Antiquity to 20th Century July 29. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £311,250