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A century of royal photography portraits

A photograph of His Majesty The King on the verge of adulthood in Balmoral, a series marking The Princess Royal’s The post A century of royal photography portraits appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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British studio pottery – the essential guide

A lifetime collection of studio pottery by prominent British 20th-century ceramicists went under the hammer in a North Yorkshire saleroom The post British studio pottery – the essential guide appeared...

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New World art in demand

Artworks from the New World and Europe were in demand in a recent sale of Fine Paintings and Works on The post New World art in demand appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Royal Copenhagen figures in strong demand

Three rare Royal Copenhagen figures sold for a total of £3,650 in a recent Christmas sale at The Cotswold Auction The post Royal Copenhagen figures in strong demand appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Barry Humphries Collection at Christie’s

A rare window in to the erudite collection of the late Australian performer Barry Humphries (1934–2023), best known for his The post Barry Humphries Collection at Christie’s appeared first on Antique...

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Colourful past is revealed by National Trust paint lab

New insights into the colourful world of the past are being revealed at a new National Trust archive of thousands The post Colourful past is revealed by National Trust paint lab appeared first on...

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Country House sale in North Yorkshire

Over 700 lots of paintings, ceramics, glass, works of art, furniture, rugs and more will be offered in a Country The post Country House sale in North Yorkshire appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Mouseman armchair sets record in York

A Mouseman armchair that was made in the 1930s by a young trainee who went on to become a legendary The post Mouseman armchair sets record in York appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Holkham Hall Attic sale first in its history

Holkham Hall in Norfolk is to offer selected contents from its storerooms and attics at an on-the­ premises auction taking The post Holkham Hall Attic sale first in its history appeared first on...

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Private Dorset art collection leads sale

A Somerset auction house is hoping that an interesting selection of pictures in their upcoming Fine Art Sale will attract the The post Private Dorset art collection leads sale appeared first on Antique...

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Omega ‘Dirty Dozen’ watch sparks battle

An example of one of the so-called ‘Dirty Dozen‘ watches from the Second World War went under the hammer in The post Omega ‘Dirty Dozen’ watch sparks battle appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair returns in New Year

The London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA) returns to the mezzanine of the Winter Decorative Fair in London’s The post London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair returns in New Year appeared...

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Fairground art – a collector’s guide

Antique Collecting explores some 300 lots of fairground art – the culmination of one man’s 40-year passion – that went The post Fairground art – a collector’s guide appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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HMS Bounty fragment set for sale

A centuries-old fragment from a ship involved in one of the most notorious events in maritime history – the mutiny The post HMS Bounty fragment set for sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Dambusters Guy Gibson collection will fly

A large private collection of memorabilia commemorating the World War II Dambusters hero Guy Gibson is to be auctioned on The post Dambusters Guy Gibson collection will fly appeared first on Antique...

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Lee Miller exhibition at Bonhams

London auction house Bonhams has collaborated with Farleys House & Gardens Galleries – Home of the Surrealists – to present The post Lee Miller exhibition at Bonhams appeared first on Antique...

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Vintage Gypsy caravan rolls into Cotswolds

A rare example of a vintage gypsy caravan is set to roll into Cirencester this month and tempt bidders at The post Vintage Gypsy caravan rolls into Cotswolds appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Get collecting desktop antiques in 2025

Iain Brunt, founder of www.antiques.co.uk, shares his expert thoughts on what’s going to be collectable in 2025 – and why The post Get collecting desktop antiques in 2025 appeared first on Antique...

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See inside new issue of Antique Collecting magazine

In this month’s Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – we find out why dinosaur The post See inside new issue of Antique Collecting magazine appeared first on Antique...

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Antique automaton could sell for thousands

A very rare Chinese Opium Smoker antique automaton will lead Tennants Auctioneers’ Scientific and Musical Instruments, Cameras and Tools Sale this The post Antique automaton could sell for thousands...

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