Latest art, antiques and auctions news
The shock of the old: the avant garde designs of a century or more ago
The umbrella term Decorative Arts is commonly used in the antiques trade to describe the plethora of objects made during the avant garde art movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Keen eye for quality: the Phillip Lucas Collection comes to auction
Phillip Lucas is described by art historian Dan Cruickshank as “a collector with a keen eye for quality, and for character”.
Classy classic cars coming up for sale
Browsing through the catalogues of classic car auctions can be a real joy.
Sculpture of Grand National winner gallops into auction
An impressive bronze model of the race horse Lord Gyllene is up for sale on December 10.
Chill out with these ice buckets and wine coolers
Serve up in style over the holidays by putting your wine, beer, champagne and soft drinks in these elegant displays.
Looking for a watch as a Christmas present? Here’s five coming up at auction
A large variety of desirable watches that would make lovely Christmas presents are offered at auctions on thesaleroom.com this month.
Five vintage toys perfect for a nostalgic Christmas
On thesaleroom.com you'll find plenty of nostalgic items that would make the perfect Christmas gift. From model trains to a Japanese robot, here are five vintage toy ideas for Christmas.
Christmas crackers of the books and works and paper variety
The books and works on paper market encompasses a remarkably wide range of intriguing items you can bid for – and which make wonderful Christmas presents with a bit of thought behind them.
Celebrate the return of ‘The Crown’ with these upcoming lots
Season four of The Crown is out on Netflix and if you find you can’t get enough, why not indulge your inner royal at auction?
Whisky galore: pick up a special bottle at auction for a festive treat
'Tis the season to be jolly - and a bottle of fine quality whisky will certainly help to get into the right spirit.