Auction Insights

'It must be so interesting', voiced with a hint of envy is the usual response when people hear what I do. Two reasons why stand out. Auctions are an endlessly interesting merry-go-round of art and antiques by which knowledge - I dislike the over-used 'expertise' - is both informed and broadened but also the excitement that comes from objects that are a tangible manifestation of history. I hope you enjoy this weekly blogs.
Jewellery at Auction
16th May 2017Diamonds are never out of fashion but when it comes to high end jewellery second hand...
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Miners Lamp
24th April 2017On April 21st for an unbroken period of 24 hours Britain’s electricity was not coal generated,...
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Wedgwood
12th April 2017Philanthropist Felix Joseph was one of Nottingham’s greatest benefactors.
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Jane Austin First Edition
12th April 2017Rare first editions of some of the most famous books in the World will be sold in Nottingham.
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March Auction Highlights
12th April 2017There were plenty of surprises at the two day Fine Art Sale on 22nd and 23rd March, including...
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The Great 'She' Bible
12th April 2017Many people say they will ‘Swear on the Bible’ because holy texts of scripture is authoritative....
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Wedgwood: A Potted History
12th April 2017He united art with industry but Josiah Wedgwood’s life and legacy was underpinned by a...
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Portrait of General Hawley
15th March 2017A chance discovery when a portrait was cleaned brings us face to face with an arch enemy...
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Indian Model of a Bungalow
15th March 2017A small but desirable residence that was fit for an Empress has a poignant history.
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