Latest art, antiques and auctions news
Five ornaments at auction to give your garden the wow factor this spring
With spring on its way, there’s no better time to look for items to spruce up your garden.
Collector mentored by some of the greats of antiques dealing
A single-owner collection which was amassed by Mike Handford over a period of over 40 years at his Cotswolds home will be offered by Cambridge saleroom Cheffins.
'A textbook example of the thoughtful mixing of styles'
Art and antiques from a number of named private collections form part of the Sworders Fine Interiors sale on March 14-15.
Which watch wins it at Fellows’ Luxury sale
Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe: all these names and more are to be found at Fellows’ Luxury Watch Sale.
Get Grand Tour style for your home with objects at auction
The Grand Tour, the 17th- to early 19th-century aristocratic custom of a trip to Italy to expand your education and cultural horizons, saw thousands of objects and artefacts brough back from Europe to Britain.
Heading to auction: Works from the collections of author John Le Carré and advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi
Modern pictures from a host of prominent or famous collections are heading to auction at Roseberys this month.
It’s easy to style your home sustainably at auction
Looking for a new piece for your home or to do a complete overhaul? At auction it’s possible to shop for pieces that are both stylish and sustainable without breaking the bank.
Artist Herbert Olivier works come fresh to market direct from his Holland Park home
Newbury auction house Dreweatts is offering the largest collection of works to ever come onto the market by artist Herbert Olivier (1861-1952), uncle of the actor Sir Laurence Olivier (1907-89).
The lifetime collection of 'a journalist and presumed diplomat'
On March 1 Chiswick Auctions is selling a fascinating array of material under the enigmatic title The Lifetime Collection of a British journalist and presumed diplomat.
How to bring Arts and Crafts style to your home
Arts and Crafts style, a celebration of honest craftsmanship and naturalistic design, developed between 1860-1920.