Latest News Articles by Anne Crane
Outstanding gold timepiece by “the father of Chinese watches” comes to auction
20 March 2017Numerous 18th and 19th century watchmakers in Geneva and London made their living by manufacturing watches for the Chinese market, many destined for the Chinese Emperor and members of his court. One of the pioneers in this field was William Ilbery who was active in London from about 1780 until his death in 1839.
CSK to close: industry reaction
18 March 2017Reaction from ex-CSK specialists to the announcement that the saleroom will be closing.
The root and branch out approach
18 March 2017Solid foundation of the Salon spring drawings fair in Paris inspires auctions to also blossom
Bumper crop of sales on offer
18 March 2017Wide variety of auction houses take part in the overall Paris drawings spring fest
Christie’s South Kensington: an ‘end of an era’ moment
18 March 2017As the market evolves, auction rooms will inevitably come and go. But few will leave their mark like Christie’s South Kensington.
Henry Moore maquette comes to auction from collection of the dean of American art patrons
17 March 2017Two fresh-to-the-market examples of Modern British sculpture are coming up for sale in New York state.
Fujita Museum sale makes over £200m and lifts Christie’s Asian art week to record level
16 March 2017Christie’s sale of works of art of Art from the Fujita Museum of Art met with a glowing reception in New York on March 15.
Peder Severin Kroyer’s summer view at Skagen takes €580,000 at Bruun Rasmussen
07 March 2017An oil study by the Danish artist Peder Severin Kroyer for one of his best known and final masterworks has sold for €580,000 (£495,725) at Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen.
Striking gold – metal detectorists to share proceeds of Iron Age discovery with landowner
02 March 2017What is thought to be the earliest example of Iron Age gold ever discovered in Britain was unveiled to the public this week at The Potteries Museum in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.
Sculptures at the double – Christie’s to offer medieval lions from French king’s tomb
01 March 2017Christie’s is looking to repeat its success by making a bumper price for a piece of medieval tomb sculpture in London this summer.
Marvellous maiolica attracts new admirers
25 February 2017Fresh buyers greet old-fashioned collection which sells out in Paris
Pick of the Week: Ringing endorsement
25 February 2017CHAKKAR quoits may sound like equipment for a friendly game testing your throwing abilities but in reality they have much more intimidating associations.
Royal Academy becomes hub of London summer event rebranded as ‘Mayfair Art Weekend’
23 February 2017The annual summer initiative ‘Brown’s London Art Weekend’, showcasing exhibitions, talks and tours in West End art galleries and auction houses, has announced a major rebranding and partnership.
Bonfire on the beach: Danish artist’s last masterwork comes to auction
22 February 2017This dramatic study for the last masterwork produced by the Danish artist Peder Severin Kroyer (1851-1909) will be one of the highlights of the paintings and drawings sale at Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen later this month.
Former dealer Ben Walker joins Bonhams as head of design in US
20 February 2017Bonhams has announced the appointment of Ben Walker as head of modern and decorative art and design in the US.
Sculpture quick out of the blocks
18 February 2017Solid provenances energise early 2017 sales including works owned by distinguished family
Chelsea dealer sells George II table to Leeds’ Temple Newsam House
16 February 2017The London dealer Godson and Coles of Fulham Road has concluded the sale of this George II period brass-inlaid mahogany metamorphic table to Temple Newsam House.
End of year design stars shine
04 February 2017Best selling names from auctions on both sides of the Atlantic in ATG’s selection of highlights
Napoleon’s object of desire – gold ring given to future Emperor's young love emerges at auction
01 February 2017A gold ring set with a carved ivory scene given by the young Napoleon Bonaparte to an early love, Caroline du Colombier, is coming up for auction in Fontainebleau, France next month.
Pick of the Week: Spencer Gore’s £54,000 garden view
28 January 2017THIS landscape by Camden Town school artist Spencer Gore (1878-1914) proved to be the highlight of Cheffins’ art and design sale in Cambridge on January 12 when it sold for £54,000 (plus 22.5% buyer’s premium).