Miscellaneana: Art Union Parian ware LONDON – Those of us who live in the UK have all heard of the so-called postcode lottery, but the People’s Postcode Lottery was a new one on me. If I’ve understood it correctly, every month all players in one postcode area share at least £2 million if that area is drawn. Sounds good, […]
Moran’s presents 20th Century Art & Design auction June 9MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s 20th Century Art + Design auction June 9 is heating up the summer season with fresh-to-market fine and decorative art from an array of artists and designers are sure to appeal to collectors. With all lots and condition reports online, browsing from the comfort of home has never been easier. Bid […]
Some Irish Belleek as scarce as four-leaf cloversAt the height of the Great Irish Famine, John Caldwell Bloomfield, an amateur mineralogist, inherited an estate which encompassed Belleek, a village in County Fermanagh (today Northern Ireland). Devastated by the distress he witnessed, the young man vowed to return the village to prosperity. As luck would have it, his land held abundant amounts of […]
Jewelry, fine art atop holiday fare at Showplace sale Dec. 16NEW YORK – On Sunday, Dec. 16, Showplace will auction 352 items of fine and decorative arts, furniture, lighting and more, beginning at noon Eastern time. The top lot is a Graff London platinum, diamond and cultured South Sea pearl necklace. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.