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Top stories this week – including a French royal snuffbox found in a bathroom cabinet
The most popular stories on this website over the last week included a French royal snuffbox found in a bathroom cabinet. 05 May 2024
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De Morgan tile
NewsGroup of prime period De Morgan tiles take close to six-figure sum at auction
The Art & Design post 1880 sale at Duke’s in Dorchester on April 25 included 44 lots of William De Morgan tiles consigned by descendants of Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930), Earl of Balfour and prime minister from 1902-05. He is understood to have bought them directly from De Morgan in Fulham.
NewsRoyal Mail now refuses to deliver antique swords
An antique arms and armour dealer is leading a campaign to stop couriers from restricting the delivery of antique examples.
NewsJudith Miller’s final price guide is now available
BackpageHall in a day’s work for the 23-year-old who has been running an auction house since the age of 19
Dealers’ DiaryHow to make succession a success story
Auction ReportsFurniture loaned to National Trust properties goes under the hammer
InternationalFlower power: British majolica hits the bigtime in US
Fairs, Markets, Shops & CentresPhotographica fair: market develops in different ways
NewsRoseberys' MD Vicki Wonfor leaves after 15 years at the auction house
Auction ReportsWorks sourced from artists' relatives add interest to West Sussex sale

Ceramics and Glass

Recent coverage of the ceramics and glass market
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Ceramics and GlassDesirable Doulton: inkwells and ashtray
A desirable Doulton ‘ink’, a figural model with three putti seated around a foliate decorated vase, emerged at BBR.
Ceramics and GlassWhat’s your poison? Auction lots show bottles evolved for safety reasons
Bottles with fatal content had to be specially designed and coloured to avoid a nasty accident.
Ceramics and GlassEarthly pleasures: Avisseau's basin draws dramatic bidding
Ceramics and GlassDoulton jug does its Nelson duty
Ceramics and GlassRaise your Jacobite drinking glass to toast the Old and Young Pretenders
Ceramics and GlassBizarre pearlware beast catches the attention
Ceramics and GlassGoss Harvard rarity emerges in a group lot
Ceramics and GlassSale underlines stateside popularity of Wedgwood
Ceramics and GlassWilliam and Mary portraits drive delftware demand
Ceramics and GlassMason’s shows signs of making a collecting comeback

Jewellery Highlights

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JewelleryArts & Crafts courtesy of jeweller Ella Naper and her mentor
Jewellery from the estate of artist's model Ella Naper (1886-1972) was offered at Lay’s in Lanner, Cornwall.
JewellerySleeper in Colchester: an intaglio ring emerges at auction
JewelleryMetal detectorist discoveries continue to appeal at auction
JewelleryRing of ‘Mr Show Business’ shines at Birmingham auction
JewelleryBelperron brooch blossoms at Yorkshire auction
JewelleryThe remarkable Mrs Newman
JewellerySealed and delivered to auction: the Matrix collection
JewelleryDealer recognises Victorian value in a stone that could be broken up
JewelleryIntaglio has a golden moment in Birmingham
JewelleryJewellery given ‘by Edward to Wallis’

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
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Portrait by Harrington Mann
Modern British ArtMystery woman sets auction record for artist Harrington Mann
A large and striking 1920s portrait of a young woman drew strong competition at Dreweatts sale of Anouska Hempel’s collection.
Modern British ArtA Duncan Grant market tester
Testing the market for still-lifes by Bloomsbury school favourite Duncan Grant (1885-1978), a painting by the artist emerged fresh from a notable source in Somerset.
Modern British ArtIf at first you don’t succeed, try a new estimate
Modern British ArtEurich’s mystery girl makes notable price
Modern British ArtBidders just dig the Mary Potter style
Modern British Art Another strong sum for Frederick Gore
Modern British ArtDealer moved by refugees’ plight
Modern British ArtBryan Pearce peppers up a Penzance auction
Modern British ArtFedden and Wain show feline fancy
Modern British ArtHow Reginald Pepper ploughed a fresh market

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Pocket watch from the richest Titanic passenger boosts saleroom to best ever auction result

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French royal snuffbox found in vendor’s bathroom cabinet stars in single-owner sale

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