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Is it a Coin? Is it a Watch?
Latest Stories
Notes on Collecting and Hobbies
Category: Decorative Arts
After completing the podcast Presidential, in reverse order, I was fascinated to learn of George Washington’s concern and interest for how his surro...
A Case for Contemporary Art at Auction
Category: Art
Working in an auction house offers a unique perspective on the art market. ...
Paul Kenny: A Storied Career in Antiques
Category: Decorative Arts
Madeleine Norton, our Head of Decorative Arts & Art in Sydney, chats to antique dealer, Paul Kenny....
Lightning Ridge Opals, Australia’s Pride and Joy
Category: Jewels
Very few gems can match the mystique and allure of these precious jewels, with their dazzling kaleidoscopic of shifting colours, making them one of th...
Maria Callas: La Divina’s Diamond Legacy
Category: Jewels
Maria Callas was not only one of the greatest voices in operatic history, but also a style icon...
Spotlight on the Subversive
Category: Luxury
In the extensive Chanel secondary market, there are no shortages of rare objet d’art to discover and captivate even the most discerning luxury colle...
The Golden Hour
Category: Timepieces
How the World’s Most Beautiful Element Shaped Watch Design and Desire...
From Sketch to Print: The Precision of Jeffrey Smart’s Lithographs
Category: Prints & Multiples
Jeffrey Smart (1921-2013), one of Australia’s most celebrated painters, built his reputation on meticulously composed urban landscapes...