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.
A Magnificent Man in his Flying Machine
29th November 2018His fearless exploits and seemingly invincibility in the air made his death all the more...
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Nottingham Lions
29th November 2018St Mark’s Square in Venice has them. Trafalgar Square has them and so too does Nottingham’s...
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The House Where Time Stood Still
6th November 2018A remarkable traditional contents sale of a house where time has stood still
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Raleigh
22nd October 2018What defines an historic object? For me it is one which best symbolises a time and place.
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September Highlights
4th October 2018Two very different portraits were the centre of attraction at Mellors & Kirk’s two-day...
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Pinxton
9th August 2018Rare collection of Pinxton, Nottinghamshire's only historic porcelain factory to be offered...
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Joseph Bonaparte
26th July 2018There were gasps of amazement at The Auction House when from a box emerged this magnificent...
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June Fine Art Sale
28th June 2018Half a dozen pots bought in Nottingham for a few pounds in the 1960s went for over £100,000...
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British Studio Pottery
19th April 2018A mini treasure trove of ceramics by two of Britain’s most significant potters bought...
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