Get a slice of country house living at this week’s auctions

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The Netflix series, The Gentlemen, has certainly brought a new narrative twist to country house living, as the plot lines explore how 21st century aristocratic wealth could be derived from shadier enterprises than one might expect. The fine paintings, historic volumes of books and decorative furniture, which adorn the library rooms of country houses are well captured in the series, and act as a reminder of the enduring public fascination with the owners of these lavish homes. The contents of country house libraries are also the inspiration for Adam’s annual “Library Collection” auction, which will take place on Wednesday. The...