Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Bodies of work: British art in focus
25 September 2023Doyle New York (31% buyer’s premium) offered property from the estate of Donald D MacDermid and his landmark Greek Revival home in Chester, Connecticut.
Fist editions: boxing books at auction
25 September 2023Large group of pugilist-related works was collected over more than 50 years by London couple
Designer John Orfe sped far ahead of his time
25 September 2023Concept drawings by John Orfe (1922-2011), an American automotive and airline designer, came for sale in Virginia.
Getty collection finale at Christie’s includes English furniture
25 September 2023Next month Christie’s New York will present the final sales of the remarkable Ann and Gordon Getty collection.
Early dated Scottish sampler draws bidding six times over estimate
25 September 2023Prices for embroidered samplers can vary hugely depending on what specific features are involved as well as factors such as condition and provenance.
Spectacular vases combined two great talents
25 September 2023Leading the Autumn’s Arrival Auction at Akiba Galleries (25/22/20% buyer’s premium) in Dania Beach, Florida, was this spectacular pair of French bronze and enamel vases of a type shown at the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle.
Complete copy of Curtis' 40 volumes on offer at Hindman
25 September 2023Hindman in Chicago will offer a complete copy of Edward S Curtis’ seminal work The North American Indian as part of an auction of Fine Books from the Dorros Family Collection on November 9.
George I side table stars in our pick of five auction highlights
22 September 2023ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a George I giltwood side table that made over 13 times estimate at Lots Road Auctions in Chelsea.
Coin offered at Spink reveals a new mighty Iron Age ruler
18 September 2023The name of a new Iron Age ruler or king has been discovered on a coin dug up in a field in the Test Valley, Hampshire.
New Zealand birds soar to a new taxidermy high
18 September 2023A Victorian cased pair of the extinct New Zealand huia sold for £220,000 (plus 24% buyer’s premium) in Tennants’ Natural History and Taxidermy sale.
A sedan chair from the largest known private collection is among five lots to watch
18 September 2023With estimates from £200, here are five previews of items coming up for auction this week.
Travel with Huffer and to ancient lands
18 September 2023Spink will conduct the Official Coinex Auction on September 28.
Bravery recognised by Montgomery
18 September 2023This Second World War Distinguished Conduct Medal group of five was awarded to Serjeant John Chapman of the 4th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers.
Token halfpennies carry messages about values
18 September 2023In the 1790s a dire shortage of small copper change caused great difficulties in the small transactions of everyday life.
Exceptional tetradrachm toasts divine wine
18 September 2023A collection of Greek coins formed over 20 years ago by a European connoisseur will be sold by Morton & Eden in London on September 26-27.
An auction format that proved to be the right time, right place
18 September 2023Specialist Bleasdale says his sewing antiques and Tunbridgeware timed online sales are working out well
Impressive Storr silver from Hugh Barclay collection emerges
18 September 2023On September 29 Cottone of Geneseo, New York, will offer the collection of lawyer Hugh Barclay (1932-2021), a former 11-term New York State Senator and US Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.
Two Anthony Caro sculptures offered in Seattle auction
18 September 2023Modernism from Northwest collectors at MBA Seattle Auctions on September 29 includes two works by the British abstract sculptor Anthony Caro (1924-2013).
Butcher Cumberland of Culloden fame celebrated
18 September 2023Among the highlights of The Premier Sale at St James’s Auctions on September 27 is this Battle of Culloden gold commemorative medal.
Cavalry charges into history at Omdurman
18 September 2023Australian saleroom Abacus Auctions will feature a compact but significant collection of medals formed by British expatriate Dr Cecil Walkley.