Articles From The Experts

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Articles From The Experts episodes

  • Articles From The Experts - Winter Landscapes

    In the ‘Golden Age’ of English landscape painting (1750-1850), there are few winter landscapes by the major practitioners of the genre. In the 18th Century there are none by George Lambert, Richard Wilson or Thomas Gainsborough and one has to rely on examples by lesser fry such as de Loutherbourg, J.C. Ibbetson and George Smith of Chichester.

    In this episode chief executive and old master specialist, David Dallas looks at possible reasons why.

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    3 min
  • Articles From The Experts - 12 Days Of Christmas

    On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…

    …An antique garnet and pearl cannetille cross pendant!

    As Christmas is almost here, in this episode, we indulge in the finer things and imagine the wonderful jewellery gifts we could buy for a 21st century 12 Days Of Christmas. Jewellery specialist Aurélia Turrall gives us her recommendations!

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    6 min
  • Articles From The Experts - Christmas Wines
    With Christmas around the corner, expenditure at an annual high and entertaining on a larger scale than normal, chief executive and old master specialist David Dallas shares his recommendations for good quality wines we can all enjoy this Christmas without breaking the bank.

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    8 min
  • Articles From The Experts - Silver At Christmas
    The festive season is upon us once again and however you celebrate it, or even if you don’t, it’s hard to ignore. In this episode, silver and jewellery specialist Jenny Knott looks at Christmas traditions, including the origin of tinsel made from real strips of silver and ‘Stir Up Sunday’ where traditionally a silver sixpence was added to the Christmas pudding!

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    7 min
  • Articles From The Experts - Victorian Christmas Paintings

    Much of what we associate with Christmas today, with the exception of After Eights and Christmas jumpers, stems almost entirely from the Victorian era.

    In this episode, modern & contemporary art specialist, Jonathan Horwich explores the common themes of Victorian Christmas paintings and how Queen Victoria’s huge influence has shaped Christmas traditions as we know them today.

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    6 min
  • Articles From The Experts - Watches In The Movies

    The art of film making in the early 1990s meant that story telling ranked far higher above the constant worry that film makers these days have that a prop might have been out of place, or even worse out of period.

    In this episode, senior valuer & wristwatch specialist, Alastair Meiklejon takes a look at watches worn in the movies and the films that have got the historical details spot on.

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    5 min
  • Articles From The Experts - Popular Handbags In 2023 – The Rebirth Of The Icons

    This year has seen a rise in re-issue handbags being sourced from the archives, from the Gucci horsebit design through to Prada’s nylon collection. Unsurprisingly, this has driven interest in the vintage originals.

    In this episode, jewellery, handbag and wristwatch specialist Helen Doyle, looks at the trending bags in 2023 and where the wise money is spent on second-hand market.


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    6 min
  • Articles From The Experts - Vienna 1900: An Imperial And Royal Collection - Sotheby's Auction Review
    In this episode, Jewellery Specialist Aurélia Turrall reviews some of the highlight lots from the auction ‘Vienna 1900: An Imperial And Royal Collection’ that took place recently at Sotheby’s Geneva. Using examples from the sale, Aurélia explains the difference between natural and cultured pearls and why having certified gems in pieces of jewellery can increase their value greatly.

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    6 min

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