Latest News Articles by Cecile Shannon
Newly discovered American portrait miniature of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale comes to a London saleroom
26 June 2024A rare opportunity has come up to bid for a portrait miniature of the first US president, which has been found in the UK.
Two first edition Casino Royales cash in at auction - but condition is key
25 June 2024A 1953 first edition, first impression copy of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel Casino Royale in its original dust jacket, bought at a car boot sale for £1, has sold for £10,000 hammer.
Cheeky monkey painting climbs high at auction
24 June 2024Dating back to ancient Egypt and peaking in popularity in western Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, the ‘singerie’ (French for ‘monkey trick’) is a genre of satirical art depicting fashionably attired monkeys, humorously imitating human behaviour.
Emmet emerges in miniature
24 June 2024The emergence of an English School c.1803 portrait miniature of Robert Emmet at Gorringe’s in Lewes was an exciting development given the scarcity of contemporaneous portraiture featuring Emmet; an Irish Republican and patriot, orator and rebel leader.
Dickens’ gin jug packs punch at auction
24 June 2024The final tranche of items from the Tony Chapman collection of pewter offered at Bishop & Miller of Stowmarket on June 19 included this capacious Victorian lidded jug once owned by Charles Dickens (1812-70).
Fabulous Fabergé menagerie on offer from an unexpected single-owner consignment
24 June 2024Buyers respond well to stand-alone auction of hardstone animal carvings held in London
Whieldon type creamware bird rules the roost at auction
21 June 2024At Gildings of Market Harborough, one little, or rather big bird took flight.
A portrait miniature of Irish revolutionary Robert Emmet rouses bidders at auction
17 June 2024The emergence of a rare portrait miniature of Robert Emmet, dated c.1803, at Gorringe’s in Lewes proved to be an exciting discovery.
Meteorites archive soars over estimate at Carlisle auction
17 June 2024Thomson Roddick Callan of Carlisle held a 270-lot sale of Antiquarian & Collectable Books and Related Items on June 6.
Previews: Lots on the way at this summer's auctions
17 June 2024Our look ahead to some of the many stand-out items on offer at auctions this summer.
Women make their voices heard in early documents
17 June 2024Two early documents featuring female authors are among the highlights in a wide-ranging sale selection
John Deakin photographic archive bid to 15 times estimate
12 June 2024Wirral-born photographer John Deakin (1912-1972) is best-known for his uncompromisingly honest portraits of the Soho art scene of the 1950s and 60s.
Most watched: Victorian centre table attracts interest ahead of auction
11 June 2024An intriguing Victorian centre table, in the manner of Morant & Co, is coming up for auction this week at Lay’s Antiques & Interiors sale.
Car boot find: Casino Royale first edition bought for £1 now pitched at five-figure sum
11 June 2024Bought at a car boot sale for the princely sum of £1, a 1953 first edition, first impression copy of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel 'Casino Royale', in its original dust jacket, is coming to auction with a guide of £10,000-15,000.