Decorative Art

This massive Japanese silver incense burner weighing over 641 troy oz proved to be one of the major attractions in the silver and vertu sale held by Heritage (25/20/15% buyer’s premium) on May 16.

Pictured here are examples of Georgian silverware coming up in two different auctions that are being staged in Los Angeles in June.

Treen boxes and silver caddy spoons were sold as part of the Fine Silver sale at Anderson & Garland

Ceramics specialist offers a range of antiques

A remarkable Nautilus Clock sold for £7000 when Sworders (25% buyer’s premium) offered the first part of the Ann Turner collection of Doulton pottery.

Sworders’ next Fine Interiors sale includes a collection of Norwich 17th century silver assembled by one of East Anglia’s best-known families.

Mallams regained the record for a pot by Jennifer Lee (b.1956) on May 18 when a large asymmetrical vessel from c.1990 sold at £40,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium).

Estimated at £20-40, this large ‘continental’ turquoise-glazed bowl sold for a surprise £5800 at Tayler & Fletcher (21% buyer’s premium) in the Cotswolds.

Fresh-thinking range of furniture features in a four-day auction showcasing modern design styles

This pair of silver wine decanter stands or bottle coasters by Philip Rundell (1746-1827) for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, (London 1819 and 1820) sold for £10,500.

It is traditional in Russia for important, respected or admired guests to be greeted with an offering of bread and salt.

Salisbury auction house Woolley & Wallis is holding a Martin Brothers anniversary exhibition from June 13-22.

In a style admired in the gardens at Versailles and at a House & Garden sale in Abingdon, a pair of urns after those created for Louis XIV’s great project led the field at Mallams (25% buyer’s premium).

While some of the gloss has been taken off the market, the best pre-revolutionary Russian craftsmanship remains attractive to international collectors.

The standout signature to an autograph album compiled by a boy scout in 1919 was that of Lawrence of Arabia.

Following the sales series last October, Christie’s will offer a second instalment of works from the Ann and Gordon Getty collection in June.

Six 18th century Chelsea botanically decorated plates will feature in the sale to be held by Neue Auctions in Beachwood, Ohio on May 20.

In January this year three photos of a salt glaze stoneware jar appeared on the Facebook feed of the Oxfordshire Antique Bottle Collecting Club.

Much-loved expert decided time was right to disperse his impressive collection