Decorative Art

A selection of Doulton HN series rarities sold at three regional salerooms this month.

Ceramics by Hans Coper (1920-81) and Lucie Rie (1902-95) have been assimilated into the collecting sphere of Modern British art with spectacular effect.

We are sad to announce the sudden death of Shane Theophilus (August 23, 1954-October 22, 2022).

A vast collection of Royal Worcester porcelain put together by an Australian couple during frequent trips to UK dealers and auction houses is up for sale next month.

The sale of Silver and Objects of Vertu at Bonhams Knightsbridge on October 20-21 was topped by a multi-estimate bid for a remarkable flatware service by Tiffany.

Leading the sale of Fine Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks at Woolley & Wallis (25/12% buyer’s premium) in Salisbury on October 6 was a very fine pair of blue john and ormolu perfume burners by Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill.

A third sale featuring ceramics by Jean Cocteau took place in Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr’s (27.5%/26/20/14.5% buyer’s premium) Paris saleroom.

Nineteenth-century Grand Tourists and souvenirs from the Orient made for a highly successful outing near Bristol where micro-mosaic panels, intaglios and Chinese vessels led the way at Clevedon Saleooms (22% buyer’s premium).

The original moulds from the Troika Pottery, kept in storage since the 1980s, come to auction at the end of this month.

A three-day auction held by Schuler (23/20/16% buyer’s premium) in Zurich achieved numerous notable results.

On the first day of an auction held by Schloss Ahlden (26% buyer’s premium), a German collector with a passion for history saw off numerous dealers and collectors from home and abroad who had also trained their sights on a set of four silver candlesticks from the early 19th century.

From the late Middle Ages onwards, an unusual form of glass bottle appeared in many parts of continental Europe.

A very rare form of German 17th century silver is on offer at Van Ham’s auction on November 16 in Cologne.

Studio potter Waistel Cooper (1921-2003) is back in the spotlight at The Fine Art Society and leads a busy autumn programme at the gallery.

Bronze examples from the estate of renowned late metalware dealer catch the attention

Premium-inclusive price in London just pips previous high for ceramicist Hans Coper.

This bronze sculpture depicting a woman painting with a palette and brush was among the many sales at The Northern Antiques Fair.

A single-owner collection of 42 gold boxes and objects of vertu from the estate of a Kansas City collector is to be offered by Hindman on October 18.