Roseberys

Vietnamese buyers have sent the best works of art from the Le (1428-1789) and Nguyen (1802-1945) dynasties to unchartered territory in recent years.

The final proof coin set bearing Queen Victoria’s portrait was issued by the Royal Mint in 1893.

In the last decade sculptures, as well as paintings, by Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu (1917-94) have become a valuable proposition.

Sixteenth century single folio manuscript displays orgiastic spree in graphic detail

The auction at Roseberys London on November 17 includes, estimated at £600-1000, this Victorian silver trophy made by Edward Ker Reid (London, 1864).

Asian Art in London announced the winners of the first group of its awards last week.

More images survive depicting Fath ‘Ali Shah (r.1797-1834) than of any other Qajar monarch, the result of an enormous effort to replicate images of the ruler for display throughout his realm.

The awards shortlist for Asian Art in London’s Indian & Islamic section has been announced. The Antiques Trade Gazette Award for An Outstanding Indian & Islamic Work of Art from an Auction House and the Apollo Award for An Outstanding Indian & Islamic Work of Art from a Dealer each have three finalists. Winners will be announced on October 20

This early work by Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson was completed during his later years at the Slade School of Art.

In 1936 society florist Constance Spry (1886-1960) collaborated with the stage designer Oliver Messel (1904-78) and the Fulham Pottery to produce planters for the coronation of Edward VIII.

This striking unique bed was designed in 1935 by poet and patron Edward James together with interior decorator Norris Wakefield.

Barometers among collections of two renowned polymaths test the market temperature

Focus on 19th century works by continental European artists sold recently

The latest design sale at Roseberys featured this Aesthetic movement silver and ivory claret or water jug designed by Christopher Dresser.

These are three views of a famille rose ‘flowers and wufu’ tazza that has an estimate of £8000-12,000.