Little-known Dutch painting from English manor collection sells for £70,000 against £8,000 estimate

Times of India - Oct 24, 2026

A charming oil painting, thought to be created by Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, surfaced during an October auction after being held within a family collection for years. This artwork, illustrating a woman with a lute accompanied by a dog, has a dubious connection to Pot's Merry Company series. It astonishingly sold for £70,000, outpacing its initial estimate of £8,000, reflecting heightened bidder enthusiasm.

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