λ A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE C.1800 inlaid with satinwood and rosewood banding, with a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three shelves, the secretaire drawer fitted with drawers, pigeonholes and a central cupboard, stamped 'From W. Williamson & Sons, Guildford', above three long drawers 213.3cm high, 102.7cm wide, 55cm deep

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.