Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Warwick vase cast became prize presented by Victoria
28 March 2022Estimated at £20,000-30,000, this cast of the Warwick vase by John Samuel Hunt, London 1845, sold for £32,000.
Dee family’s animal magic
28 March 2022Henry William Dee, the son of Soho silversmith Thomas William Dee (c.1792- 1869), made a speciality of producing silver novelties for Garrard, Leuchars & Son and Asprey’s and other retail goldsmiths. There was real genius here and the patterns for many were patented.
Norwich silver celebrated and frost fair memories
28 March 2022For many years the largest city outside London, Norwich had its own silver assay office during three periods from 1565-1702.
Previews: issue 2536
28 March 2022A selection of 13 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Japanese folding screen stars in our pick of six auction highlights
25 March 2022ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare four-panel folding screen by Nishimura Sozaemon that sold for more than seven-times estimate.
Warhol's Marilyn could be most expensive 20th century artwork to ever sell at auction
23 March 2022'Shot Sage Blue Marilyn' by Andy Warhol (1928-87) will lead Christie’s New York sales in May.
Deathbed picture of controversial collector William Beckford bought by museum
23 March 2022The 1844 portrait William Beckford on his Deathbed by Willes Maddox (1813-53) has been purchased by Bath Preservation Trust and will go on display at Beckford’s Tower and Museum this month.
Russia Week axed after new sanctions
21 March 2022In the wake of new sanctions on Russia, auction houses Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams have cancelled sales of Russian art in London scheduled for June.
Raising a toast to John Dwight’s ‘fine Browne stone wares’
21 March 2022Two stoneware tavern bottles produced at John Dwight’s Fulham Pottery in the 1670s surfaced for sale in West Sussex earlier this month.
Moore’s Mother and Child in lead takes £320,000 at Dreweatts auction
21 March 2022Dreweatts offered this market-fresh Henry Moore (1898-1986) figure group, 'Mother and Child', on March 16.
Pick of the week: Record bidding for The Danish Girl
21 March 2022“At a time when gender, sexuality, identity and roles are being negotiated like never before, the story of Gerda and Einar Wegener has only become more topical despite the almost 100 years that have passed since the artwork was created.”
Previews: Islamic & Indian works of art
21 March 2022The spring and autumn traditionally turn the London spotlight on Islamic and Indian works of art. This year there are specialist sales at five auction houses in March and April: Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, Chiswick Auctions and Roseberys. Pictured here are some highlights together with associated works of art from mixed-discipline sales.
Somebody found to love Queen artwork
21 March 2022The original artwork for Queen’s A Day at the Races sold for £21,000 (estimate £5000-10,000) at Gardiner Houlgate (22% buyer’s premium).
Boxer Rebellion in stereo makes 12-times estimate at Chiswick Auctions
21 March 2022The latest Photographica sale at Chiswick Auctions (25/12% buyer’s premium) included this rare set of 'China Through the Stereoscope'.
Previews: issue 2535
21 March 2022A selection of 13 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Rare Doulton Spooks figure brings £5300 on home soil
21 March 2022Not to be confused with the modern limited edition Toby jugs of the same name, the early Royal Doulton figure Spooks is among the most desirable models in all the HN series.
Lalique: International collectors follow the scent of a strong market
21 March 2022Is the fire returning to the Lalique market? Record results for a private collection of 150 perfume bottles at Lyon & Turnbull suggests it might be
A donkey’s head walking stick and a Suffragette hunger strike medal are among six lots to watch
21 March 2022With estimates from £400-15,000, here are six previews of upcoming items.
Wimbledon-themed underground poster design to be auctioned in Canterbury
21 March 2022This 1930s pencil and gouache for the Lawn Tennis Championship Meetings was a poster design for London Underground.
Satisfying a craze for ‘the antique’
21 March 2022Nottingham sale showcases wares of ‘the most complete manufacturer in England in metal’