Rich pickings from Richmond remains
Left out of the Christie’s sale 20 years ago, but far from remnant-bag pieces, the 11 early needlework items from the Sir Frederick Richmond collection offered at Gildings (20% buyer’s premium) attracted keen interest from UK collectors and specialist dealers.
Top-seller at the November 16 sale in Market Harborough was a 4¾in (12cm) wide purse. Featuring pe…