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Money: it’s a gas. According to Pink Floyd, anyway. But did you know you could generate some serious cash by selling your Pink Floyd memorabilia at auction? Our music auctioneer, Jeroen Hamelink, offers some guidance for determining the value of...
History
Historical archaeological finds not only unlock the answers of the past but also are rooted in intrigue, backstory and in this case… mystery. Keith R. Amery, Archaeological Finds and Remains Auctioneer, came across a fascinating item which is currently up...
Interviews
Our art auctioneers are always on the look-out for interesting, refreshing and extraordinary upcoming artists. So we were very excited when we discovered German fine art photographer, Uwe Langmann. His works transcend the ordinary and reveals the poetry in everyday...
History
Sit down and relax, because it’s time to delve into the most famous seats in film and TV history. From sitcom hangout spots to a super-villain’s seat in his lair, these on-screen chairs, couches and places to sit are almost...
History
Every musician knows that a guitar is so much more than an instrument – and these five are some of the most notorious around.
History
Since 1950 the Formula 1 is the highest class of single-seat auto racing in the world. Since then, the Formula 1 drivers from iconic teams like Ferrari, McLaren and Benetton are displaying pure brilliance, bravery and talent on Grands Prix...
History
How often do you look at the sole of a shoe? Yet, everybody recognises the infamous red soled shoe of a Christian Louboutin pair of heels. Louboutin successfully managed to turn the once-overlooked part of a shoe into a global...
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With great risk can come great reward; any investment comes with an inherent amount of uncertainty, but sometimes it's worth the risk as the payoff can be great. Wine is one of many great investment goods and with a little...
History
In the days before television and the internet, audiences would flock to the movie theatres for entertainment. And to advertise the next blockbuster hit? Movie posters. Now vintage, these highly nostalgic and beautifully artistic advertisements are among the most wanted...
Interviews
Have you heard of Onie Jackson yet? Born in Orléans (France) in 1977, he is a triple threat. Not only is he a painter, but also a graphist and a composer. Having rebelled against his formal artistic education from a...
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Before the Italian republics of Genoa, Venice and Florence issued their own gold coins in 13th century, Islamic gold coins were by far the most used in the Mediterranean. But how did these coins appear from the Sahara to Spain?
History
Have you heard of Norma Baker? Perhaps you'd be surprised to discover that she is one of the biggest Hollywood icons in history. From sex symbol to gifted actress, Norma Baker is otherwise known as the one and only: Marilyn...
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What do the Braille language and epidote, the naturally occurring mineral, have in common? Both were introduced to the world in France! 'Type locality', a geological term, is the location where a particular rock type or mineral species was first...
History
Artists are often recognised for their individual style, symbolic motifs or engaging content, but have you ever thought about the size of a painting? The physical size of paintings can have a real effect on the meaning and the message...
History
The bigger, the better? When it comes to watches, we think not. A small watch can be a very elegant accessory and do the job just as well as a bigger one, as the following list proves. They tell time,...