a buyer for the house and it was withdrawn from sale. It was later converted to a hotel and venue. The collection housed within Cowdray Park was auctioned in situ by Christie's over three days, between 13 and 15 September 2011. Among the objects sold were furniture, silver, paintings, tapestries and porcelain, with a portrait previously identified as Queen Elizabeth I (but now considered more likely to be Catherine Howard, née Carey, Countess of Nottingham) achieving the highest auction price of £325,250. In total, the auction raised £7.9 million. Cowdray Park Polo Club The estate is home to the Cowdray Park Polo Club, which describes itself as the "Home of British Polo". The club was founded in 1910. The Cowdray Gold Cup tournament was inaugurated in 1956. Notes External links Cowdray Estate Cowdray Park Polo Club Remarkable trees in Cowdray Park Polo clubs in the United Kingdom Country houses in West Sussex Sports venues in West Sussex Clubs and societies in West Sussex