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An Old Master jigsaw puzzler

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Researching Old Master paintings is sometimes likened to putting together the pieces of a jigsaw. But for one […]

Posted on May 11, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Flintlock pistols marked London hail from the Balkans

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The inscription London on the barrels of this pair of 19th century, silver-mounted flintlock pistols is entirely spurious. […]

Posted on May 11, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Works show how to stay sharp at cards

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Tightly bound, clean and crisp, and “about the nicest copy we have seen” was the assessment by a […]

Posted on May 10, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Cologne saleroom offers 115 bronze mortars from collection

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On May 17, Cologne auction house Lempertz is selling 115 bronze mortars from the 8th-18th centuries. Extracted from […]

Posted on May 10, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Spanish Royal cabinets and Marie Antoinette’s writing table to be offered as part of Rothschild collection at Christie’s

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Furniture, works of art and Old Master paintings collected by members of the famous Rothschild banking family are […]

Posted on May 9, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Stamp denotes Parisian origin

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This highly elaborate chest of drawers decorated in boulle marquetry technique with a variety of different figural and […]

Posted on May 9, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

‘Partner to the Canning Jewel’ surfaces in Salisbury

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A Renaissance revival jewel perhaps from the same workshop as the famous Canning Jewel has sold at auction […]

Posted on May 8, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Stuart Devlin’s unique design proves a surprise nest egg at auction

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Two cased Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise eggs of unique designs sold for £4400 at 1818 Auctions (20% […]

Posted on May 8, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Four works by Francis Bacon worth £3m barred from export by government in hope of keeping them in the UK

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The government is hoping to find a buyer for four works – three rugs and a painted screen […]

Posted on May 7, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Napoleon bronze commands high price in Zurich auction

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The biggest surprise at the sale of works of art at Koller (25/22/15% buyer’s premium) in Zurich on […]

Posted on May 7, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Meiji-period cloisonné enamel vase heads back to Japan after auction in Kent

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A Meiji period vase by one of the greatest exponents of the intricate art of cloisonné enamel will […]

Posted on May 6, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Lucie Rie bowl among strong selection of modern British ceramics

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Modern British ceramics are rarely offered by German auction houses. Among the notable exceptions is the Kunst & […]

Posted on May 6, 2019May 2, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Casket was born in Bethlehem

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The extensive spring sale at Schuler (20/18.6/16.6% buyer’s premium) in Zurich lasted from March 18-22. The results were […]

Posted on May 5, 2019May 1, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Bidders suspect an Italian hand at work

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As a rule, Lempertz (24/20% buyer’s premium) in Cologne always opens its spring season with a sale of […]

Posted on May 5, 2019May 1, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Elkington electroplated device impresses at Shrewsbury sale

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An Elkington electroplated duck press outsold silver proper at Halls (20% buyer’s premium) of Shrewsbury on March 20. […]

Posted on May 4, 2019May 1, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Early prototype Coca-Cola bottle takes $110,000 at auction in Las Vegas

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An early Coca-Cola bottle, a 1915 prototype of the design still used today, has been sold at auction […]

Posted on May 4, 2019May 1, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Snuff boxes and vinaigrettes sell out after emerging from longstanding collection at auction

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Offered as a sale within a sale, 34 silver snuff boxes and vinaigrettes came fresh to market at […]

Posted on May 3, 2019May 1, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

Traditional Russian drinking vessel served up at auction

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Russian works of art are coming up for sale at Dr Fischer in Heilbronn on May 17. Extracted […]

Posted on May 3, 2019May 1, 2019 International NewsLearnNews

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