Strasbourg faience quells the nightmare
Sotheby’s (17.5/10% buyer’s premium) move to Olympia was accompanied by a rethink of auction selling categories. Their general ceramic and glass sales have been split into smaller specialised European ceramics, British ceramics and glass auctions each to be held tri-annually at Olympia.
The first of these European ceramic sales, held on October 9, had a bumpy ride and disappointment wa…