Antiques and Collecting
How to transform your home with art
Many designer homes, while stunningly decorated and renovated, seem to lack personality. A collection of art, can really transform your home in to a place that really tells your story. Art creates a two-way dialogue between the artwork and its surroundings in a way that decorative objects do not. Here’s some thoughts on how to…
Read MoreMy picture passed in at auction – what do I do now?
If you have ever tried to sell something in a specialist art auction you will know that there is a long build up and the process can be very stressful. Once you have made a decision to sell, a failure can be very frustrating not to mention inconvenient. My first tip is – never pre-commit…
Read MoreAre antiques due for a revival?
Antiques – that is to say furniture and objects over 100 years old – are a little off the radar of many home decorators at the moment. So are they due for a revival? Here are some reasons why you might not have considered them:- You associate them with your grandparents or great-grandparents Yes, but…
Read MoreWhat are the best antiques for today?
There is no better way in my opinion to add some flair to your home than to add a few selectively chosen antiques or vintage pieces. If you are hunting around antique shops, which are the pieces you should be on the lookout for and which pieces should you avoid even if they look temptingly…
Read MoreFake or Fortune?
Do you have artworks in your collection that you really know next to nothing about? Have you ever wondered if you might be sitting on a work with potential to set the artmarket on fire and feature in one of those articles we all love to read about with titles like ‘Painting found in attic…
Read MoreWhat is Georgian style?
The description “Georgian” is applied extremely loosely at times. But what is Georgian style? Here are two ways I have seen the term commonly used: – anything European (usually English) that dates from the 18th or early 19th Century or – pretty much anything in a classical revival style. Let’s unpack the term and it…
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