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17th century Lakeland joined chestThe interesting story of how a carved oak joined chest dated 1683 was regionalised by style as originating in the Lake District, now Cumbria, having travelled and been discovered in the Norfolk Broads area of East Anglia in the late 20th century!....more ................... 
18th century “Wilkes & Liberty”
Leeds Creamware TankardA rare Leeds creamware “John Wilkes Tankard circa 1768 witha applied head and torso in relief of Wilkes in traditional blue coat and gold waistcoat....more ................... 
McGinty's ClockA potentially wasted journey turns into a valuation adventure into the fascinating world of the 18th century Manchester longcase clockmaker, Richard Burns....more ................... 
Althorp HouseCounty home of the Spencer family since 1508 and final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales....more ................... 
The Chinese Ceramic Influence on EuropeTrade with China in the early part of the 17th century introduced Europeans to the benefits and designs of porcelain. Dinner would never be the same again....more ................... 
Oil Painting: relating medium, technique and styleTouching the the surface of sfumato, chiaroscuro and impasto in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens and Rembrandt ....more ................... 
The Net Effect How is the internet affecting the market for fine art, antiques and other collectables?....more ................... 
Wilton House Near Salisbury in Wiltshire, Wilton is one of the great English treasure houses....more ................... 
Symbolism in Art Nouveau Sinuous and sensual allegory in the decorative artform that spread across Europe at the end of the 19th century.....more ................... 
Unexpected Narrative in SilverThe fascinating tale behind a simple hall-marked Edwardian Silver Trophy Cup .....more ................... 
An Elkington Claret JugThe history of an outstanding piece in the Gilbert Collection in Somerset House .....more ................... 
A Paul de Lamerie Silver CupAnother piece from the Gilbert Collection reveals its Huguenot influences .....more ................... 
Art & Culture - a European ContextA study of the symbiosis of art and culture across the centuries, through paintings and furniture renowned as iconic representations of their respective periods .....more ................... |
