A gold crown presented to Queen Victoria in 1862 has long been described as a unique survivor and symbol of power from the Inca civilization. But new research reveals that the object’s origins may be even more intriguing than previously thought. Deborah Clarke of the Royal Collection began researching the crown’s history [Read More]
Sotheby’s New York will auction Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art as part of the Asia Week series of Auctions, on On 20 March 2012. The sale includes property from over seventy private collections some of which has not been seen in public for ov…
The ABA (Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association), who organise the London International Antiquarian Book Fair is delighted to announce that 161 exhibitors have now signed up for this year’s fair. Now in its 55th year, the biggest and oldest fair in the UK will take place for the first time in the larger National [Read More]
Christie’s New York will auction the private library of Kenneth Nebenzahl, renowned dealer, cartographic scholar and author from Chicago. Formed over the past fifty years, the collection includes some of the greatest rarities in the fields of car…
A researcher at LostWorlds.org has announced the discovery of Mayan glyphs, the symbols used to write the Mayan language, on 2,000 year old pottery unearthed throughout the state of Georgia. The pottery known as Swift Creek Complicated Stamped was a highly decorated type of pottery produced in Georgia starting around 100 A.D. [Read More]
Brought to you by two giants of Rock ‘n’ Roll memorabilia, Hard Rock Cafe and Bonhams auction house, the Antiques Rockshow will take place at the Dublin cafe on Friday 23rd March. Two Bonhams specialists in the world of memorabilia, Stephanie Connell and Stephen Maycock, will be present at Hard Rock Cafe [Read More]
Sotheby’s New York auction of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor – beloved philanthropist and legendary figure in New York society – will be held on 24 & 25 September 2012. The sale will comprise fine and decorative art from Mrs. Astor…
Sotheby’s Single Owner sale of property from The Collection of Giovanni & Gabriella Barilla: Important Porcelain, Venetian Fine and Decorative Arts from their Residence in Geneva realised £4,575,733 / $7,173,834 / €5,503,686 well above the pr…
Bonhams next sale of Antiquities on April 25th in New Bond Street features an important piece of Classical bronze sculpture, believed to depict a Hellenistic warrior of the 1st Century B.C., discovered in a London home. After conservation it will be so…
Gray’s Auctioneers Fine Furniture, Paintings and Decorations auction takes place on March 15 at 11am in Cleveland, Ohio. Live online bidding for this auction is provided by Live Auctioneers. Offering two sessions, the first for Fine Art, Furniture an…
When film creators are looking for unique antique pieces for their period blockbusters they choose only the very best. This is why it is no surprise that they have chosen pieces from Dunleith Designs. The prestigious antique company has recently rented some of its impressive American antiques to featured films such as [Read More]
Christie’s New York will offer Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, on March 22 and 23, including jades, bronzes, sculpture, paintings and furniture. Highlighting the sale is a very rare and important massive gilt-bronze figure of Vairocana fr…
The first silver shekel struck in Jerusalem by Jewish forces rebelling against Roman oppression in the first century CE, one of only two specimens known, brought a world record price of $1,105,375 at Heritage Auctions on March 8 as part of the auction …
Bonhams announce its Asian Decorative Arts sale, March 13 in San Francisco. The auction will feature a variety of fine items at this 600-plus lot session, over 400 of which are Chinese. The sale will include a broad array of late 20th century huanghual…