Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell

Kangxi blue and white brush pot

Chinese brush pot stars in our pick of five auction highlights

12 November 2021

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Kangxi blue and white brush pot that made over 40-times estimate in Essex.

Fabergé T-Rex

Rediscovered Fabergé T-Rex takes five-figure sum at US auction

09 November 2021

A rare Fabergé jade carving of a Tyrannosaurus Rex emerged for sale at a US regional auction house to sell for $65,000 (£50,000) last week.

Qianlong period teapot

White gloves for Parry as teapot brings £1.7m

08 November 2021

The highlight of Bonhams’ Chinese art series conducted in London last week was the sale of the Parry collection of Chinese art.

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It’s only a rock ‘n’ roll poster - but they liked it

08 November 2021

A rare concert poster promoting The Rolling Stones’ run at the Windsor R&B club in the early Sixties sold for £30,000 on October 28.

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James I shoehorn makes fitting appearance in first oak and country sale held at Stowmarket saleroom

08 November 2021

Other than the growing body of his surviving work, little is known about Robert (or Robart) Mindum.

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Gilbert Ledward sculpture awakened at Bonhams

08 November 2021

Among Gilbert Ledward’s (1880-1960) most admired works is the sensuous nude, 'Awakening' or 'The Awakening', that today stands in Ropers Garden on the Chelsea Embankment.

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De Morgan masterpieces find fresh fans

08 November 2021

William De Morgan considered pieces from the Moonlight and Sunset Suite made in the early 1890s to be his very best work.

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Previews: issue 2517

08 November 2021

A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.

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Moorcroft made for American market reaches a high level

08 November 2021

After the James Macintyre & Co factory was awarded a gold medal at the St Louis International Exhibition in 1904, Moorcroft pottery was sold in the US by a number of boutique retailers including Shreve & Co of San Francisco and Tiffany in New York.

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Henry Scott Tuke watercolour and fashion designs for Princess Anne are among five lots to watch

08 November 2021

With estimates from £150-12,000 here are five previews of upcoming items.

Japanese netsuke

Japanese ‘mythical octopus’ carving stars in our pick of five auction highlights

05 November 2021

Our weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a documented netsuke by the great Tokyo carver Nakamura Tokisada which sold six-times over estimate at auction.

Rolling Stones poster

Auction record for Rolling Stones poster

04 November 2021

A rare concert poster promoting The Rolling Stones’ run at the Windsor R&B club in the early Sixties sold for £30,000 on October 28.

Jade T Rex

Rare Fabergé jade Tyrannosaurus Rex emerges in US regional auction

03 November 2021

A rare Fabergé jade carving of a Tyrannosaurus Rex comes for sale at a US regional auction house this week.

Edward VIII proof pattern £5

Edward VIII coin flipped for second auction record

01 November 2021

The auction record for a British coin has been broken again by the same coin that set a new benchmark just over seven months ago.

Maltese coffee pot

Pick of the week: Maltese silver survivors on way home

01 November 2021

Maltese silver pieces auctioned in the UK return to the Mediterranean island.

Ilkhanid gold and silver-inlaid brass candlestick

Candlestick becomes most expensive Islamic metalwork

01 November 2021

This exceptional Ilkhanid gold and silver-inlaid brass candlestick has become the most expensive Islamic metalwork sold at auction.

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Garniture given to Napoleon up for sale in Illinois

01 November 2021

The 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s death has brought some important consignments to market.

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19th century French beetle brooch is among five lots to watch this week

01 November 2021

With estimates from £250-3000, here are five previews of upcoming items this week.

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Fossils fuel interest in 19th century microscope slides

01 November 2021

A group of early 19th century microscope slides mounted with specimens of fossilised wood sold for £11,500 (estimate £1000-1500) to a Canadian private collector at Special Auction Services (25% buyer’s premium) in Newbury.

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Second part of Dr John C Taylor clock collection goes on sale via Winchester specialist

01 November 2021

As an inventor and an entrepreneur, Dr John C Taylor feels a special affinity with the pioneering clockmakers of the English Golden Age. And it is this connection that has guided his collecting across several decades.