Decorative Art

Pook & Pook will hold a wide-ranging Americana and International auction on January 13-14 in Downington, Pennsylvania.

The full fall-out from the record-breaking Dr John P Driscoll sale of British studio ceramics is yet to be understood.

Further lots from ancient country seat star alongside a stellar specialist collection.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news that Hepworth Wakefield bought a work by studio potter Magdalene Odundo.

National Museums Scotland has acquired a trio of exceptionally rare Scottish silver objects created in the 1600s from the collection of Edinburgh jeweller Ron (1946-2012) and Rosemary Haggarty.

The Aynsley factory’s reputation for good quality, unadventurous bone china tea and coffee wares made it the safe choice for many British households.

Rose and Gallichan sale reflects pioneering spirit of a duo fascinated by late 19th century design.

When Phillips held an auction in London on November 10 in association with Maak Contemporary Ceramics of selections from the collection of Dr John P Driscoll, it produced a number of record-breaking prices for Hans Coper (1920-81) and ended with a new auction high for the studio potter of £520,000 (ATG No 2518).

A lawyer who likes to keep it local also has an insatiable curiosity about art and antiques.

Appeal of Weston Hall contents particularly enhanced by 20th century occupants

London auction offers fascinating bronzes from a little-appreciated collecting field.

In the collectable ceramics market colour can count for a lot.

This late 18th century Channel Islands silver coffee pot has marks for the Jersey silversmith Jacques Quesnel I.

Research shed light on the ‘Chelsea toys’ made by the mysterious ‘Girl on a Swing’ factory.

Linda Hetherington runs HaresFur, specialising in Scandinavian and 20th century design from the 1930s-80s, and exhibits at fairs such as the recent Art & Antiques for Everyone.

A film of artist potter Clarice Cliff’s (1899-1972) early life is now at cinemas and available via streaming services.