Faithful fans rally to Sister Wendy 20 May 2013 The name of 83-year-old Sister Wendy Beckett, reclusive nun and famous TV art critic, doesn’t always meet a raptuorous response in the art world, but there is no doubt that the public at large love her. Auction Reports
International bidders compete for pearls and coloured stones 07 May 2013 A single pearl-drop earring worn by Charles I at his execution in 1649, a maharaja’s coat richly embroidered with pearls c.1870, and a necklace of cultured pearls given to Marilyn Monroe by Joe DiMaggio in 1954 – all part of an exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum this autumn. Auction Reports
Sister Wendy’s collection at auction 22 April 2013 Say the name Sister Wendy Beckett and most people will immediately picture the unique figure of the elderly nun as she tours the world’s art galleries, talking intensely to the TV camera.
Spoons sale is ‘Holy Grail’ for collectors 08 April 2013 Promising to rank among the auction highlights of the summer, Christie’s are to sell the fabled Benson collection of early spoons on June 4. Previews
Robert Henderson bracket clock in Salisbury 21 March 2013 Salisbury auctioneers Woolley & Wallis include this George III mahogany striking bracket clock by Robert Henderson, London in their sale on March 26.
Ohly pieces underline burgeoning interest in tribal art 25 January 2013 The name of the late London dealer Ernest Ohly, who enjoyed international renown during his lifetime, was on everyone’s mind at one of 2013’s first major provincial sales. Auction Reports
Rare ‘Liberty cap’ half-cent makes £185,000 24 January 2013 A rare American coin from a schoolboy’s coin collection was knocked down at auction for £185,000 at Salisbury saleroom Woolley & Wallis this week. Auction Reports
Moorcroft Boy – another bid for victory 18 January 2013 The fact that businessman Ken Manley chose to name his Scottish Grand National winning racehorse Moorcroft Boy provides a clue as to his favourite potter. Auction Reports
Auction totals holding up as regional leaders are closely matched 15 January 2013 In what were far from easy trading conditions, the UK’s top tier of regional salerooms enjoyed a largely positive 2012.
Indian gem on offer in Salisbury 11 January 2013 The first sale of the year for Woolley & Wallis’ jewellery department takes place on January 24 in Salisbury.
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