Foreign visitors go on a journey to Exeter

Topped by an eight-times estimate £19,500 Momoyama ‘Namban’ cabinet (ATG No 2391), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood’s (21% buyer’s premium) sale in Exeter on April 16 had other estimate-busting lots from abroad.

One was a c.1560-70 maiolica istoriato footed dish, probably potted and decorated in Urbino.

The …

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