Latest art, antiques and auctions news
How to buy a leprechaun with a slot machine in its belly
Whatever you call them – slot machines, fruit machines, one-arm bandit – a vintage coin operated machine could be a great talking point in your lounge.
Top trunks for a classy look
Interior designers love them as converted tables. Home owners love them as a piece of sturdy, smart storage.
Treat yourself to… the Arts and Crafts look at home this winter
Decorative art designs from the Arts and Crafts movement from the mid-19th to the early-20th century are still extremely popular with collectors, decorators and interior design enthusiasts.
Toys and collectables launch the new year in the Cotswolds
Toy sales are regular staples of the auction world and a Cotswolds firm is kicking off the new year with a sale dedicated to such collectables, particularly dolls and teddy bears.
Vases and glassware to bring a splash of colour
These modern designs will brighten up any home this winter.
Last minute Christmas shopping from watches to vintage photography
Christmas closing in around you? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to scoop up some great gifts at auction.
Treat yourself to… Lalique glass this Christmas
Lalique is a longstanding brand which is renowned the world over for the style and quality of its glass.
The shock of the old: the avant garde designs of a century or more ago
The umbrella term Decorative Arts is commonly used in the antiques trade to describe the plethora of objects made during the avant garde art movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Keen eye for quality: the Phillip Lucas Collection comes to auction
Phillip Lucas is described by art historian Dan Cruickshank as “a collector with a keen eye for quality, and for character”.
Classy classic cars coming up for sale
Browsing through the catalogues of classic car auctions can be a real joy.