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.
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
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.
Coins turn out to be pure auction gold as record falls 02 January 2013 Gorringes have set what is thought to be a record price for a coin in the UK provinces, taking £240,000 for a gold Queen Anne Vigo Five Guineas of 1703 at their sale in Lewes last month. Auction Reports
Rare American coin from 1796 found at the back of a cupboard 21 December 2012 This American half-cent coin, dated 1796, will be auctioned in Woolley & Wallis’ Salisbury auction rooms on January 22 with an estimate of £25,000-30,000.
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