Unique collection drives prices to double expectations
SCALE models of racing cars, and scratch-built models of engine components may not be typical stock for antique dealers but in a very special collectables niche market they enjoy a keen following as was clearly demonstrated by a sell-out sale, held at Christie’s South Kensington (17.5/10% buyer’s premium) last month.
January 20 saw the auctioneers offering the collection of the late Miguel de Rancougne, almost 350 l…