Latest News Articles by Roland Arkell
Sculpture that stunned Rodin bid to six-figures at Rago auction
27 November 2023Eminent artist stepped aside once he saw the monumental figure by younger colleague Maillol
Deaccessioned works receive big auction welcome
27 November 2023Classical Chinese furniture deaccessioned from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts produced some sensational results at a dedicated Asian Art sale held by Brunk Auctions (23% buyer’s premium) in Asheville, North Carolina on October 19.
Roman marble bust of Hadrian flies over estimate at US auction
27 November 2023This Roman marble bust hammered for $47,500 (£39,100) against an estimate of $2000-3000 at Wiederseim Associates (25% buyer’s premium) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on October 20.
Strong box thought to be the work of Gerrit Jensen
27 November 2023Like many English joiners of the period, not a great deal is known about the private life of Gerrit Jensen.
Back from 1910 honeymoon with a Satsuma vase
27 November 2023Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) is considered the ‘prince’ of the so-called Satsuma medium.
Early chair by Eames team shows that detail counts when it comes to value
27 November 2023In the Mid-century market, the devil is in the detail.
Ramses and Renoir go toe to toe
27 November 2023An ancient Egyptian sculptural fragment was the most eagerly contested lot in Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ (20% buyer’s premium) Autumn Majestic sale on November 10-12.
Shooting gallery target to get your teeth into
27 November 2023In September 2020, Soulis Auctions knocked down record prices at a sale of the Richard and Valerie Tucker collection of carnival shooting gallery targets.
Rare Dutch Baroque panel stars in our pick of six auction highlights
24 November 2023ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a 17th century engraved mother-of-pearl, bone and hardstone inlaid slate panel that more than doubled estimate at a single-owner sale.
Pick of the week: Icon of British glass brings £140,000 at auction
20 November 2023A royal armorial goblet by William Beilby – among the most celebrated pieces of glass ever produced in Britain – sold for a record £140,000 at Bonhams.
Chinese jade from Lawrence family collection soars past estimate
20 November 2023The most eagerly awaited of the five Asian art catalogues offered by Woolley & Wallis was an array of 34 Chinese jades from the Lawrence family collection.
Secessionist silver flower baskets by Josef Hoffmann are among five lots to watch
20 November 2023With estimates from £300, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.
Bulgari heads Notting Hill luxury week auction
20 November 2023Signed jewels by contemporary and historic makers come to auction as part of Elmwood’s first ‘Winter Luxury Week’.
Rolex for the Japanese market comes to London auction
20 November 2023This rare Rolex reference 6238 was one made for the Japanese market in 1965.
The draw of a great sapphire and a great atelier
20 November 2023Kashmir sapphires have acquired a near-legendary status, due to their lustrous cornflower colour, soft velvety texture and extreme rarity.
Books and works on paper previews including a rare 19th century travel album
20 November 2023The Antiquarian Book auction at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood includes a travel album titled The Ramblings and Adventures of an Indian Officer.
Mid Century art and design show market strengths in upstate New York sale
20 November 2023Line Vautrin (1913-97) began her career selling her cast metal jewellery door-to-door.
Antique and vintage jewels and watches on a budget
20 November 2023A selection of antique and vintage jewels and watches on a £500 budget that are perfect for gift giving this season