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Looking to get your hands on a Berlin Chinoiserie Tapestry from the early 18th century? How about an Italian micromosaic table attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli?
A rare art and antiques collection owned by a late islander is due to go under the hammer early next month in what the auction house called a "significant" sale.
The 567 lots from the Jersey estate of the late George Farrow will be sold on 4 June at Roseberys London. His Italianate villa in Anne Port is also on sale with Hunt Estates for £14 million.
Some of the collection features artefacts on par with those found in world-renowned institutions, including pieces from the V&A in London, The Met in New York and LA Mayer Collection in Jerusalem.
Pictured: inside the late Mr Farrow's estate at Anne Port.
Born in Greenwich in 1916, Mr Farrow was raised in London. He left school at sixteen, and embarked on a career in the building industry, qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor through evening classes.
During the war, he was stationed in London where he assisted the south-east division of the R.A.F with logistical matters.
Following the end of the war, he took over a small property development firm and soon grew to become one of Britain's largest private landlords.
Post-retirement, his travels brought him to San Remo and Monte Carlo, but he returned to his British roots and settled with his family in Jersey, renovating Anne Port Farm to its current state.
He resided there until his death in 2001, aged 84.
Pieces in the collection originate from China, the Middle East and Europe. Central items include:
A Berlin Chinoiserie Tapestry (estimated at £100,000 to £200,000) which depicts "The Emperor's Banquet", and is attributed to the workshop of Jean II Barraband and Charles Vigne.
An Italian specimen marble and micromosaic table (estimated at £25,000 to £35,000) attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli.
A pair of porcelain Chinese fishbowls (estimated at £30,000 to £50,000) which were in high demand in Europe in the 18th century.
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