Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Swift decision: portrait will remain in Ireland
20 September 2021A portrait of Anglo-Irish satirist Jonathan Swift that has hung at Howth Castle since 1735 sold for €234,000 (£200,000) this month.
Pick of the week: Silver vesta case strikes a blow for the motor car
20 September 2021This rare Victorian silver vesta case with an enamelled scene of an early tiller-driven automobile is hallmarked for Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1896.
Jewellery: Koopman Rare Art grows its presence with the arrival of two ex-Sotheby’s specialists
20 September 2021After settling in to its new showroom in the West End, Koopman Rare Art has expanded its jewellery department.
A William and Mary japanned chest features among five lots to watch
20 September 2021With estimates from £400-100,000 here are five previews of upcoming items this week.
Ottoman panel used as tomb cover sells ten times above estimate at Dreweatts
20 September 2021This large Ottoman metal thread and silk hanging features a dedication to Sultan Ahmed III (1673-1736).
Belleek porcelain beckons bidders from all over the world
20 September 2021A collection of Belleek porcelain totalled £7600 at Cuttlestones (20% buyer’s premium) on July 21.
Writing desk demand is a sign of revival
20 September 2021Prices for good-quality writing desks continue to recover – as was evident when a George II example more than tripled top hopes.
Previews: issue 2510
20 September 2021A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.
Trigger pulled for first sale at new auction house
20 September 2021A painted wooden shop sign that hung for many years from a store in Norwich sold at Norfolk’s newest auction house.
Record bid for ‘young Australia’s chef d’oeuvre’ at auction
13 September 2021This bronze reduction of Kipkh (Circe) by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal (1863-1931) set a new house record at Lots Road Auctions.
How long is it ‘fair and reasonable’ to wait for a bidder to settle a £354,000 bill?
13 September 2021A legal dispute that explored how long it is ‘fair and reasonable’ to wait for a buyer to pay for a six-figure purchase has concluded.
Drinking a toast to the Bonnie Prince – in an English teapot
13 September 2021The sale of the collection of Robin Simpson (1940-2020) was celebration of British commemorative ceramics.
Pick of the week: Putting China on course for golf
13 September 2021Estimated at £400-600, this 7in (17cm) high Chinese export silver dragon handled tankard sold for a much higher sum.
An Arts and Crafts cabinet by Ernest Gimson is among six lots to watch this week
13 September 2021With estimates from £150-8000, here are six previews of upcoming items this week.
Previews: issue 2509
13 September 2021A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK and Ireland.
Swig from this if gripped by gout
13 September 2021This 16in (39cm) mid-18th century saltglazed stoneware bottle has two relief moulded medallions to the shoulder.
Asian art auctions busy as ever
13 September 2021American firms will be cramming nearly 20 sales into the fourth week of September
Tagore ink painting brings Indian summer
13 September 2021A mount to an ‘Indian school’ ink wash offered by Cuttlestones in Penkridge on September 2 read simply 'G Tagore'.
Rare 17th century longcase clock stars in our weekly pick of five auction highlights
10 September 2021ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare Edinburgh longcase clock that tripled its estimate in a Scottish auction.
Going for a Song – ‘Ru’ censer brings £320,000
06 September 2021Stamford Auction Rooms set a house record when a Chinese pottery tripod censer shot over its £500-800 estimate to bring £320,000.