Items from the legendary singer's collection of antique and decorative furnishings to be offered in the Fine Interiors sale on Tuesday 11 September 2018.
15/08/2018 FINE INTERIORS
The legendary Maggie May singer, who was knighted at Buckingham Palace in October 2016, is selling property locally in Essex. In need of a good old fashioned clear out, he approached the Stansted Mountfitchet auctioneers with his collection.
With estimates ranging from £60-£3,000, fans of the artist, who releases his 30th studio album “Blood Red Roses” on the 28 September, could now be in with a chance to own their very own piece of rock star memorabilia. The collection of over 60 lots includes a pair of gilt bronze-mounted side tables, estimated at £2,000-£3,000, a teak lounge armchair, with a cane back and a faux leopard print cushion, estimated at £250-£350, a pair of late 19th century pier mirrors, estimated at £2,000-£3,000 and a set of four gilt bronze two-branch wall lights, estimated at £800-£1,200.
A pair of gilt bronze-mounted side tables. Estimated at £2,000-£3,000
A teak lounge armchair, with a cane back and a faux leopard print cushion. Estimated at £250-£350
The sale is open for viewing at Sworders’ Stansted Mountfitchet salerooms from 9am on Friday 7 September 2018.
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