Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Spoon dated 1796 served Lord Nelson
30 January 2023This otherwise mundane late 18th century fiddle pattern silver dessert spoon is from Lord Nelson’s first personal service.
‘One of the best Wedgwood collections in private hands’
30 January 2023Freeman’s in Philaldephia is selling the far-reaching Ellis and Suzanne Rubin collection of Wedgwood across a number of sales.
'Forget the guide' says Hanson as bronze figure brings bidding frenzy
30 January 2023Strong provenance helps seated guardian figure estimated at £100-150 to stand out at Derbyshire auction
Nineteenth century sculpture: evil genius and equestrian elegance
30 January 2023Focus on two contrasting sculptures from the same era by Feuchere and Boehm sold in recent auctions
Rare Nixey enamel sign scrubs up well despite condition
30 January 2023Although now long forgotten, the London family firm of Nixey’s was a household name in the second half of the 19th century
Top-selling Louis Vuitton trunk stars in our pick of five auction highlights sold this week
27 January 2023ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a late 19th century Louis Vuitton Explorer trunk.
Auction sales bonanza in France
23 January 2023At least five leading auction houses posted their best-ever annual figures in France for 2022, while others boasted exceptional sales during the year.
Banner marking abolition of slavery bought at London auction
23 January 2023Anti-slavery objects are enjoying a particularly strong moment in the market.
Roman medallion masterpiece claims imperial coin record
23 January 2023A spectacular Roman gold medallion took a record price at the latest New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC).
Straits Settlement new high set at Singapore auction
23 January 2023A record for Peranakan or Straits Settlement porcelain was set at an auction in Singapore when a Guangxu kamcheng took Sin$74,000 (£46,000).
‘Breeches’ Bible buoyant in Belfast with alluring New World pilgrim provenance
23 January 2023Copies of the 1615 reprint of the Geneva or ‘Breeches’ Bible are not too scarce.
A 1920s Cotswolds dresser is among five lots to watch this week
23 January 2023With estimates from £120, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
Previews: issue 2577
23 January 2023A selection of 13 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK
Business boomed in a bumper 2022 for French auction houses
23 January 2023Annual auction house results show strong performances boosted by single-owner collections in particular
Remarkable archive of Quaker whaling family comes to Surrey auction
23 January 2023The visit of ‘Revolutionary Wars’ hero Gilbert du Motler, the Marquis of Lafayette, to the US in 1824 spawned a large number of commemoratives.
Bungalow was filled to the brim with a remarkable collection of toys
23 January 2023A remarkable collection of dollhouses, dollhouse furniture and juvenilia was sold in London towards the end of 2022.
Dodecahedron remains a mystery
23 January 2023Roman dodecahedra continue to baffle after more than two-and-a-half centuries of study.
Deeply personal Plath editions offered at Dominic Winter auction
23 January 2023The auction at Dominic Winter (20% buyer’s premium) on December 15 included two presentation first editions by Sylvia Plath.
Poignant reminder of home front perils in the Second World War
23 January 2023A rare Second World War helmet worn by members of a little-known unit of the UK home front comes for sale at Sworders on February 7.