Antique perfume bottles sweet smell of success
The second sale of the Paretti antique perfume bottle collection took place at Surrey auction house John Nichoson’s recently, with
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Decorative Arts
Chess set makes right moves at Hansons
The top seller at Hansons’ recent Decorative Arts auction was a unique studio pottery Wedgwood chess set
Read moreTea set causes stir at Sworders
A silver-gilt tea set caused quite a stir at Sworders recently because of its similarity to another belonging to William
Read moreArt deco master leads Bonhams sale
Almeria, an impressive painted and carved ivory sculpture by the Romanian Art Deco master Demetre Chiparus leads Bonhams Decorative Arts
Read moreJade buffalo to lead charge at Bonhams
An important 17th century grey-green jade water buffalo estimated at £450,000-£600,000 is to lead Bonhams Fine Chinese Art Sale in London
Read moreBronze for brothers at TEFAF
Leading international dealers in the field of important European sculpture, Tomasso Brothers Fine Art will unveil a rare work
Read moreUnscrambling Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs
Geoffrey Munn is one of the experts of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and the managing director of the London jewellers
Read moreChinese Vase Hammers Auction Record at £300,000
A rare Chinese vase made for Imperial China in the 18th century set pulses racing at Hansons Auctioneers recently when it
Read moreMeissen heads home to German museum
A rare Meissen armorial two-handed beaker and saucer, which once belonged to the Elector Clemens of Cologne, was bought recently at
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High hopes at Hansons for Picasso vase
A French vase by Pablo Picasso forms part of Hansons‘ Fine and Decorative Arts auction later this month. Made in
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