Articles From The Experts
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Articles From The Experts – Wimbledon & Tennis - The History And Memorabilia
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode art and antiques specialist Stephanie Connell delves into the rich history of tennis memorabilia, tracing the sport’s evolution from...
Articles From The Experts – This Week’s Pick - Trooping Of The Colour And Princess Catherine
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode jewellery specialist, Aurélia Turrall looks at the jewellery worn by Princess Catherine at this year’s Trooping of the Colour.Despi...
Articles From The Experts – Getting To The Root Of It – Woods In Furniture
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, senior valuer & wristwatch specialist Alastair Meiklejon explores the historical and practical significance of various woods used...
Articles From The Experts – Montblanc – Elegance In Writing Through A Digital Age
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Netflix's "Ripley," the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 pen stands out as a symbol of luxury. Montblanc, is renowned for its exquisite writing instrume...
Articles From The Experts – Highlights Of The Bonhams Jewellery Sale
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some may shy away or feel too intimidated to attend a viewing at a world-renowned auction house, but here’s the secret… It’s open to everyone! A...
Articles From The Experts – This Week’s Jewellery Pick
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A red carpet is always a good opportunity to see some of the most beautiful haute couture and jewellery which are inaccessible to most of us. In this ...
Articles From The Experts – Jewellery Remodelling And Rediscovering Lost Treasures
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an age where sustainability reigns as a paramount concern, the world of luxury is undergoing a profound transformation. Amidst this shift, an ancie...
Articles From The Experts – This Week’s Jewellery Pick
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, jewellery specialist Aurélia Turrall looks at the exquisite costume design in the award-winning show The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, and...
Articles From The Experts – Cash In The Attic
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For those whose homes are filled with antiques and art – particularly when they have been treasured family possessions for generations – potential...
Articles From The Experts – Angelica Kauffman
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807), was a founder member of the Royal Academy and one of the most sought-after portrait painters of her generation. In this...
Articles From The Experts – Safes And Why You Need Them
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Selecting the right safe is very important. A home safe is a great tool for keeping your valuables secure, but there are several factors to consider t...
Articles From The Experts – This Week's Jewellery Pick
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s jewellery pick is a distinctive gold piece: an alligator hinged bangle crafted by Barry Kieselstein-Cord. Renowned initially for sterlin...
Articles From The Experts – Swatch: When The 80s Were Good, They Were Very Good
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of watches, Swatch reigns supreme with its unique blend of affordability, innovation, and style. Emerging in 1983 as a reaction against t...
Articles From The Experts – This Week’s Jewellery Pick
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode jewellery specialist Aurélia Turrall explores the history of mourning jewellery, and its popularity since Queen Victoria's mourning p...
Articles From The Experts – The Watch Market In 2024 – The Ups And Downs, Smiles And Frowns
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode senior valuer and wristwatch specialist Alastair Meiklejon looks at the current wristwatch market. Recently, the view of the wristwatc...
Articles From The Experts – Designer Jewellery Trends - An Upward Curve?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Undoubtedly, values within the designer jewellery world have experienced notable boosts in recent years. A distinctive amalgamation of the post-pandem...
Articles From The Experts – The Books Of Beatrix Potter
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, rare book and manuscript specialist Richard Fattorini explores Beatrix Potter's timeless works. From the humble beginnings of "The Ta...
Articles From The Experts – Easter Eggs
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eggs have been part of Easter celebrations for hundreds of years. In this episode silver & jewellery specialist, Jenny Knott explores their histor...
Articles From The Experts – All That Glisters Isn’t Gold
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since ancient times silver and gold have been highly regarded for their natural beauty as well as their intrinsic value but why is there such a discre...
Articles From The Experts – The Timeless Appeal Of Mouseman Furniture
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A true sign of an endearing artist is that of the moniker - we have seen it recently with Banksy, but perhaps one of the trendsetters in this field wa...
Articles From The Experts – Unveiling The Brilliance, Lab-grown Diamonds
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you call diamonds that are not formed underground but grown in a controlled environment that mimics the conditions under which natural diamond...
Articles From The Experts – Antique Jewellery
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antique, heirloom second-hand jewellery is a finite commodity, sometimes incorporating unrepeatable craftsmanship and irreplaceable gemstones. In this...
Articles From The Experts – Strumming The Strings Of History
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the 31st of January, Christie’s Auction House had the privilege of hosting the sale of a portion of Mark Knopfler’s remarkable guitar collectio...
Articles From The Experts – Bonhams: The Crown Auction
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The field of entertainment memorabilia collecting is expanding quickly, with objects that feature in major television series becoming highly sought af...
Articles From The Experts – Gents Valentine’s Gift Guide
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our two-part Valentine’s Day special, Liz Bailey, jewellery & wristwatch specialist at Doerr Dallas Valuations give us a few idea...
Articles From The Experts – Ladies Valentine’s Gift Guide
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of our two-part Valentine’s Day special, Helen Doyle, jewellery, handbag & wristwatch specialist at Doerr Dallas Valuations give us ...
Articles From The Experts – Lunar New Year
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lunar New Year, which begins on the 10th of February in 2024, is the largest festival in many East and Central Asian cultures, and this year will be t...
Articles From The Experts – Old Master Sales December 2023
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, read by Ben Hanly and written by old master specialist David Dallas, we review the Old Master Sales that took place in December last ...
Articles From The Experts – Year Of The Dragon
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Year of the Dragon in East Asian cultures and the dragon has always held a significant place in folklore and history, with emperors associa...
Articles From The Experts – Cartier And Tiffany Rocked At The Golden Globes
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Awards season is under way and the glamourous red-carpet gowns and jewels are all over the media. In this episode, jewellery specialist, Aurélia Turr...
Articles From The Experts – Under Pressure, The Exponential Growth Of Underinsurance
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Often insurance values have been gathered through somewhat standard avenues of what was paid for the item and “what we think it is worth/or worth to...
Articles From The Experts – The Art Market 2023
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the record-breaking auctions of 2022, 2023 in the art market has been one of readjustment and realignment, but thankfully not collapse – a mar...
Articles From The Experts - Winter Landscapes
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the ‘Golden Age’ of English landscape painting (1750-1850), there are few winter landscapes by the major practitioners of the genre. In the 18t...
Articles From The Experts - Adoration Of The Magi And Shepherds
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a child, Chief Executive and Old Master Specialist, David Dallas, was fascinated by descriptions of the aftermath of baby Jesus’ birth. In this e...
Articles From The Experts - 12 Days Of Christmas
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me……An antique garnet and pearl cannetille cross pendant!As Christmas is almost here, in this ...
Articles From The Experts - Christmas Wines
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas around the corner, expenditure at an annual high and entertaining on a larger scale than normal, chief executive and old master special...
Articles From The Experts - Silver At Christmas
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The festive season is upon us once again and however you celebrate it, or even if you don’t, it’s hard to ignore. In this episode, silver and...
Articles From The Experts - Victorian Christmas Paintings
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Much of what we associate with Christmas today, with the exception of After Eights and Christmas jumpers, stems almost entirely from the Victorian era...
Articles From The Experts - Watches In The Movies
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The art of film making in the early 1990s meant that story telling ranked far higher above the constant worry that film makers these days have that a ...
Articles From The Experts - Popular Handbags In 2023 – The Rebirth Of The Icons
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year has seen a rise in re-issue handbags being sourced from the archives, from the Gucci horsebit design through to Prada’s nylon collection. ...
Articles From The Experts - Vienna 1900: An Imperial And Royal Collection - Sotheby's Auction Review
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jewellery Specialist Aurélia Turrall reviews some of the highlight lots from the auction ‘Vienna 1900: An Imperial And Royal Colle...
Articles From The Experts - The World Of Wristwatches, Where Do We Go Now?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know some wristwatch models are currently commanding 25% more than their retail price on the secondary market?In this episode, Senior Valuer &...
Articles From The Experts - RM Sotheby’s Nigel Mansell’s Legacy Collection Auction
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When RM Sotheby’s announced they would be selling the archive of legendary racing driver Nigel Mansell, collectors were prepared...
Articles From The Experts - John Constable And The Stour Valley
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Constable was born in East Bergholt in Suffolk and the villages of the Stour Valley were the subjects of his early work. In this episode Chief Executi...
Articles From The Experts - Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection - Auction Review
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the art world, autumn brings a new season of exciting and ‘must view’ auctions. Last week Bonhams, London held one of the most electrifying –...
Articles From The Experts - Dale Chihuly
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Chihuly is an internationally renowned American glass artist known for his innovative and intricate glass sculptures and installations.Chihuly de...
Articles From The Experts - Nephrite
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of Nephrite? As part of our series of Jewellery A-Z articles, we are looking at N for Nephrite. Nephrite, along with jadeite, is often ...
Articles From The Experts - Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own - Auction Review
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sotheby’s held what could be described as “the sale of the century” – the collection of the late British rock music icon Freddie Mercury. Rare...
Articles From The Experts - Caring For Your Furniture & Rugs
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Without doubt, one of the most common questions that we at Doerr Dallas Valuations get asked is “What is the best way to take care of you treasured ...
Articles From The Experts - Jane Birkin
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Birkin was a British-French actress, singer, and model. She was born in Marylebone in 1946 and moved to France in the 1960’s. She gained intern...
Articles From The Experts - Coral… Did You Know?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are six types of precious coral from deepest red to porcelain white and none are endangered.Did you know that coral was used in Rome as early as...
Articles From The Experts - The Evolution And History Of Diamond Cutting
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Believed to be a gift from God, diamonds were first discovered in India in the 4th Century BC and were recognised for their hardness and strength. The...
Articles From The Experts - Andy Warhol's Birthday
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jonathan Horwich tells us all about Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola, on August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Slovakian im...
Articles From The Experts - Posters, Film Ephemera & Comics
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our specialist Alastair, talks to us about posters, film ephemera and comics.Comics now are just as much a part of film ephemera as posters,...
Articles From The Experts - Old Master Sales, July, London
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Old Master Sales in July in London proved once again that freshness to the market and condition are key to paintings achieving spectacular prices....
Articles From The Experts - What To Wear For Wimbledon
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Ascot it’s all about hats, at Henley it’s blazers, but for Wimbledon…?Listen to Jenny tell you all about fitting pieces to wear like the ten...
Articles From The Experts - Art Basil
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Art Basel 2023 contemporary art fair took place between June 15 – June 18 and defied forecasts of a market slowdown, with wealthy collectors buying ...
Articles From The Experts - David Hockney Soon To Be 86
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Hockney is one of Jonathan's all time favourite British artists and throughout his career he has created many truly iconic paintings. While it’...
Articles From The Experts - The Princess Of Wales Jewellery Trooping The Colour
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a year it has been for the Royal family and ceremonial events. Aurelia Turrall talks about the 17th of June, at the celebrations for the King’s...
Articles From The Experts - Caring For Silver
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny tells you about six simple rules on caring for you silver...She starts of talking about the properties of the pieces and takes you through these...
Articles From The Experts - The Care Of Books
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have only a small amount of books or if you have a large library, large or small they all need caring for.Find out how and what to do in the ev...
Articles From The Experts - How To Care For Your Jewellery
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have beautiful jewellery then you need to look after it as well as other assets. In our Caring For series, this episode we are looking at carin...
Articles From The Experts - Caring For Ceramics
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Care For series, we are talking about tips on handling and examination when looking after your ceramic items.How to display and...
Articles From The Experts - How To Look After Paintings
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pictures, like small children, prefer consistency of treatment. In the case of paintings and watercolours this means no violent fluctuations in temper...
Articles From The Experts - Investment Handbags
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The handbag industry has grown by over 65% in the last few years and is showing no signs of slowing down. Demand for handbags on the resale market has...
Articles From The Experts - The Crown Jewels For The Coronation
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On May 6th King Charles III will be crowned in Westminster Abbey. A tradition dating back nearly 1000 years since William the Conqueror who was crowne...