Furniture

These two very different screens were among the notable results recorded in the Asian sales at Drouot.

The much-anticipated auction of the personal collection of Tobias Jellinek (1934-2023) was held on the afternoon of June 19 at Bishop & Miller (25% buyer’s premium) in East Anglia.

The survival rate for 16th century and earlier furniture is much lower than that of 17th century examples.

Despite being buffeted by the winds of fashion, period oak furniture still holds considerable appeal for homeowners thanks to innate appeal and timeless quality, as recent auction results indicate

Furniture and objects associated with a rustic or farmhouse aesthetic have gained popularity in recent decades.

Two days needed to disperse items collected over generations thanks to biscuit production success

Streett Marburg has specialised in 18th century furniture for many years. His partner Charlotte Casadéjus is known for conservation work in antique textiles and her French embroidery and linen expertise has led to the creation of bespoke cushions and bolsters. In 2019, Streett and Charlotte opened their first shop in Lillie Road in west London.

A very early 18th century Scandinavian rune stick offered for £5500 is one of the highlights of the Robert Young Antiques summer show.

A number of strong performers stood out in a variety of individual pieces offered in Bamfords’ (24.75% buyer’s premium) large four-day auction

David Harvey, one of the exhibitors at Classic Antiques Fair at the NEC, specialises in furniture dating from the reigns of Charles II through to George IV. WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) was established in Chalk Farm by his father in 1951. In 1996, the showrooms moved to the Cotswolds, where they remain to this day.