Rare stars and stripes dress in demand at auction

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries experienced high demand for rare items that were placed at auction, many exceeding their (more…)

Christie’s ups the cost of buying a Victorian oak pedestal desk

Lancashire residents hoping to bag a victorian oak partners desk at auction often forget about commission fees, which can (more…)

US auctioneer reveals the hidden costs of selling antique desks

Many Lancashire people know that buying something like a Victorian mahogany partners desk at auction can incur unforeseen costs, but a high profile auctioneer in the (more…)

Chester senior recalls antique desks in pre-war auctions

A Chester nonagenarian who grew up in Kendal has given a nostalgic insight into how auctions were conducted in his (more…)

Major sale showcases antique cabinet by master of the Belle Epoque

A forthcoming auction in Pasadena, California will feature French furniture in the opulent Belle Epoque style, with an antique cabinet by the master of the (more…)

One for the antique cabinet? Rare bottle of whisky sold for record-breaking £59,300

A 1955 bottle of Glenfiddich malt whisky named after the oldest woman in Scotland has realised US$94,000 (£59,335) at a New York auction. (more…)

Auction house renews plea for better client protection

Bonhams have vowed to protect clients selling antique cabinets and other valuables through their salerooms – and have issued a plea asking other auction houses to do the same. (more…)

$38m antiques auction ends with rousing sing song

If you sell an antique desk in Cumbria, you don’t tend to make a song and dance about it. However, you might if it sells for $3.3m. (more…)

Bonhams refurbishment won’t halt antique sales

Bonham’s Bond Street headquarters is being totally rebuilt in a £30m project, but their sales of antique desks and other fine furniture is unlikely to be affected.

Just before Christmas, Bonham’s celebrated (more…)