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A desirable Doulton ‘ink’, a figural model with three putti seated around a foliate decorated vase, emerged at BBR.

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Modern British Art Another strong sum for Frederick Gore

Modern British ArtDealer moved by refugees’ plight

Modern British ArtBryan Pearce peppers up a Penzance auction

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