Explore the latest issue of Antique Collecting – out soon
The latest issue of Antique Collecting magazine is out soon – explore everything from the beautiful 17th/18th-century wood carving of Grinling Gibbons, and the 20th-century naive maritime paintings of Alfred Wallis, to the attic sale at Dunrobin Castle and the vibrant maximalism of the 1980s Memphis group. Scroll down to find out what else is inside this latest packed issue.
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Funky Gibbons: On the 300th anniversary of the death of the famous woodcarver Grinling Gibbons, his life and work is celebrated in a year of events
Waves of Change: An exhibition on the naïve Cornish artist Alfred Wallis examines the retiring genius’s effect on modern British art
All the Raj: Indian-inspired, Tutti Frutti jewellery by Cartier is one of the French house’s signature pieces. Mark Littler reports on the style
Dialled Up: Four of the most sought-after watches of all time – the Patek Philippe ref. 2499 – go under the hammer next month
The Only Way is Essex: Victorian reversed intaglio jewellery – aka “Essex crystal” – is as quirky as it is collectable, writes Liz Bailey
Plastic Fantastic: With maximalism all the rage vibrant furniture from the ‘80s Memphis group is back in vogue as a new exhibition reveals
Highland Fling: The decision to declutter the attics of Dunrobin Castle has brought all sorts of treasures to light. Mary Miers reports on an upcoming sale
Christina Trevanion yearns for the great outdoors and travel, recalling the Grand Tour of the 17th and 18th centuries and the treasures it brought back to the UK
Antiques Roadshow expert and antiques dealer Lennox Cato presents his own version of Basic, Better, Best
The Antiques Roadshow’s Marc Allum warns of the dangers of mixing pets and antiques
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