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A Journey of Discovery | A Quest for Rare Chinese Porcelain

4 November | london

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In the 1960s, a twist of fate took two Americans on a journey to discover their passion for rare Chinese porcelain. This episode of Sotheby’s Stories tells how Sam and Myrna Myers fell in love with hidden treasures during a holiday in Switzerland. Discover how they travelled around the world, acquiring rare pieces of Chinese porcelain from as far back as the 16^th century Ming and Qing Dynasties. Sotheby’s upcoming auction ‘Two Americans in Paris, The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers’ (London | 4 November 2021) offers over 5000 items from this immaculate collection. Click here to watch more Sotheby’s videos

Two Americans in Paris, The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers

4 November 2021 | 10:00 AM GMT | London

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