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We sat down with Head of Antiquities Francesca Hickin and Department Director of Old Master Paintings Caroline Oliphant to explore three exceptional portraits featured in this summer’s Classics sales in London.     Created over a period of more than 3,000 years, from ancient Egypt to the 17th century, these pieces are united by timeless concerns of status, wealth and the human desire to shape how one is remembered beyond death.  Together, they demonstrate the lasting power of portraiture as a carefully crafted statement of identity, influence and aspiration. Watch the full video through this link: https://lnkd.in/esbMbeNu The Classics  June – July 2026  London #Bonhams #TheClassics #Portrait #Portraiture #OldMasterPainting #Antiquities

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