Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Pro-vaccination: Jenner work
11 October 2021The sale of Early Printed Books at Swann in New York on October 14 includes this author’s presentation copy of Edward Jenner’s On the Varieties and Modifications of the Vaccine Pustule, Occasioned by an Herpetic State of the Skin.
Napoleon tries his English skills
11 October 2021According to the memoir Le Mémorial de Sainte- Hélène by Count Emmanuel de Las Cases published in 1823, Napoleon first expressed an interest to learn the English language during the two-month voyage from Europe to the island in 1815 aboard the Northumberland.
First things first for horror and fantasy
11 October 2021The Gary Munson collection of horror and fantasy books will be offered by Heritage Auctions in Dallas on October 14.
Complete copy of the first folio atlas ever printed in the Islamic world
11 October 2021This complete copy of the first folio atlas ever printed in the Islamic world was discovered in one of the nine attics at Weston Hall in Northamptonshire, home of the Sitwell family for more than 300 years.
A Henry Moore sculpture and a 19th century state carriage are among six lots to watch
11 October 2021With estimates from £400-80,000, here are six previews of upcoming items this week.
One of the last people to see Capt Scott alive
04 October 2021A fine lot of Polar memorabilia surfaced at Lockdales in Ipswich on September 24.
A novelty automaton clock and an Everest expedition ice pick are among six lots to watch this week
04 October 2021With estimates from £500-10,000 here are six previews of upcoming items this week.
Classic country house offering brings spectacular selection of lots
04 October 2021Irish castle home of earls about to be turned into hotel and spa furnishes a remarkable sale
Previews: issue 2512
04 October 2021A selection of 14 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Table and chest impress on Tyneside
04 October 2021Although not catalogued as such, this occasional table offered at auction is made to a well-known Aesthetic movement design by EW Godwin.
Rare piece of Polar memorabilia flies above estimate at Ipswich auction
01 October 2021A fine lot of Polar memorabilia surfaced at Lockdales in Ipswich. It came by descent from William Lashly (1867-1940), chief stoker during the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition to Antartica in 1911-12.
Broken Qing vase still takes $2m hammer at US auction
27 September 2021Topping this season’s Asian art series in New York was a piece of Qing imperial porcelain sold not at Sotheby’s, Christie’s or Bonhams but at Doyle.
Pick of the week: How to get the whole world in your hands
27 September 2021Fascinated both by their elegance of design and sophisticated cartography, Stephen Edell began collecting globes 50 years ago.
A rare cello by the ‘English Amati’ is among five lots to watch
27 September 2021With estimates from £600-80,000, here are five previews of upcoming items this week.
Cryséde shawl in demand
27 September 2021Alec Walker (1889-1964) created Cryséde fabrics as a small experimental silk-printing firm in Newlyn in 1920.
Chinese vases sell over 200-times estimate in East Sussex
27 September 2021Estimated at £100-150, this pair of 4in (11cm) Chinese vases sold for an estimate-busting £39,000 at Gorringe’s (23% buyer’s premium) in Lewes.
Carry On down the saleroom
27 September 2021Most original British quad posters from the series of 'Carry On' films can be bought for sums in the £50-300 price bracket but a number of rarities exist.
Edinburgh rarity clocks in at £36,000
27 September 2021Edinburgh-made clocks that predate 1700 are rare.
Previews: issue 2511
27 September 2021A selection of 15 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Explorer Rolex finds eager buyer
27 September 2021A Richard Winterton (20% buyer’s premium) sale in Lichfield included this 1973 Rolex Explorer II which sparked international interest.