Latest art, antiques and auctions news
Bring botanical beauties to your home for interior designed style
Botanical themed interior design has been popular with stylists. Bringing an original watercolour of flowers to the walls of your home is a stylish way to be part of the trend.
Getting into Old Masters: Portraits
Typically defined as the work of top artists working in Europe before 1800, Old Master art is one of the most traditional collecting fields. Defined by figures such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Turner, the field can seem intimidating. But don’t be put off. In this series we examine some of the basic definitions and categories of Old Master art.
Eyes focused on China
Timed to coincide with the influx of dealers and collectors for the annual Asian Art in London initiative, many London and regional auctioneers hold sales dedicated to Asian works of art this month. Pictured here are some highlights from the large array of Chinese works of art on offer.
Getting into Old Masters: Landscapes
Typically defined as the work of top artists working in Europe before 1800, Old Master art is one of the most traditional collecting fields. Defined by figures such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Turner, the field can seem intimidating. But don’t be put off. In this series we examine some of the basic definitions and categories of Old Master art.
The Travelling Auctioneers: new TV show starts this week
A new antiques TV show featuring auctioneer Christina Trevanion and restoration expert Will Kirk begins on BBC daytime this week.
Wedding cake stand with royal connection is one of 'five to buy' ideas for silver
A late Victorian silver-plated cake stand with a royal wedding connection is one of the stand-out lots at the Tennants auction on November 12.
Big in Japan
Time to coincide with the influx of dealers and collectors for the annual Asian Art in London initiative, many London and regional auctioneers hold sales dedicated to Asian works of art this month. Pictured here are some highlights from the large array of Japanese works of art on offer.
Getting into Old Masters: Marine Art
Typically defined as the work of top artists working in Europe before 1800, Old Master art is one of the most traditional collecting fields. Defined by figures such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Turner, the field can seem intimidating. But don’t be put off. In this series we examine some of the basic definitions and categories of Old Master art.
How to buy at auction like an interior designer
An interior designer has selected his highlights from an upcoming art and design auction.
Variety is the spice of life at a country house auction
Country house auctions are not as common as they used to be but when they do take place can provide a wide selection of varied lots.