Antiques Trade Gazette 25-02-19

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Wednesday 19 February 2025
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Miniatures
Pick of the Week: Lot that really caught the eye as miniatures fly to 10 times estimate
The fashion for eye miniatures – or lover’s eyes – is said to have begun with a politically and socially unacceptable royal affair. READ MORE

UK
Decorative art: Bidders determined to secure a little piece of history
This Dutch East Indies gold mounted tortoiseshell betel box tripled its estimate at a Nottingham auction. READ MORE

Ceramics
Collector interview: ‘It all started with just one plate to go on a dresser’
Susan Pickett's H&R Daniel manufactory porcelain collection began when she was looking for a plate to fit a space on a dresser. One piece soon became 200. READ MORE

Art market
19th century art: Workplace scenes hammer down well above predictions
Paintings depicting a humble carpenter and a not-so-humble locksmith benefit from market freshness. READ MORE

International
Toys: Vendor probably over the moon with Vichy price
The top lot in Potter & Potter’s latest Wunderkammer Sale was Gustave Vichy’s (1839-1904) 'Aubade a la lune' (Serenade to the Moon) mechanical automaton. It is considered a signature model of the firm. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Free webinar will cover anti-money laundering rules READ MORE
First Wilton fair of the year ‘will be brimming’ READ MORE
Books and works on paper auction calendar READ MORE
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