Articles From The Experts

When RM Sotheby’s announced they would be selling the archive of legendary racing driver Nigel Mansell, collectors were prepared for prices to ‘hurtle’ away!

In this episode, entertainment memorabilia specialist Stephanie Connell reviews the auction and takes a look at some the most interesting lots.

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Constable was born in East Bergholt in Suffolk and the villages of the Stour Valley were the subjects of his early work. In this episode Chief Executive and Old Master Specialist David Dallas explores the reason why despite the familiarity and love of the place, there were emotional associations that precluded Constable painting certain aspects of his childhood landscape.

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For the art world, autumn brings a new season of exciting and ‘must view’ auctions. Last week Bonhams, London held one of the most electrifying – ‘Sir Roger Moore – The Personal Collection’.

In this episode memorabilia expert Stephanie Connell takes a look at the highlights from the sale.

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Dale Chihuly is an internationally renowned American glass artist known for his innovative and intricate glass sculptures and installations.

Chihuly developed an early interest in art and began working with glass in the early 1960s... Listen to Jonathan Horwich tell you more about how he has gained international acclaim, and become one of the world’s best known and most prominent glass artists.

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Have you heard of Nephrite? As part of our series of Jewellery A-Z articles, we are looking at N for Nephrite. Nephrite, along with jadeite, is often

referred to as jade. It comes in an array of colours and can be translucent to opaque. It can be fashioned into any shape or form such as jewellery and sculptures.

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Sotheby’s held what could be described as “the sale of the century” – the collection of the late British rock music icon Freddie Mercury. Rarely has an auction captured the public imagination so powerfully. Sotheby’s dedicated their entire New Bond Street galleries to a month-long preview of the sale, aptly titled ‘Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own’.

This is a fabulous look at the sale by our memorabilia specialist Stephanie Connell.

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Without doubt, one of the most common questions that we at Doerr Dallas Valuations get asked is “What is the best way to take care of you treasured possession" and the simple answer is that everyone has their own way and own interpretation for different items – some people swear by old wives tales, whilst some find new solutions and potions on Amazon and insist that their carpet has never looked cleaner.

In this episode Alastair Meiklejon looks at caring for your furniture & rugs.

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Jane Birkin was a British-French actress, singer, and model. She was born in Marylebone in 1946 and moved to France in the 1960’s. She gained international fame for her role in the film ‘Blowup’ and is also known for her collaboration and relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, with whom she recorded the iconic song ‘Je t’aime… moi non plus’. She had a successful career in music, film, and fashion, and was an influential figure in popular culture. In addition to her acting and musical credits, by a chance encounter, she lent her name to the Hermès Birkin handbag, the most iconic and sought-after luxury handbag in the world.

The Birkin bag was created by the French fashion house Hermès in 1984 - listen to Helen's article to find out more!

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There are six types of precious coral from deepest red to porcelain white and none are endangered.

Did you know that coral was used in Rome as early as 1500 BC? It has been used as amulets in the Catholic faith for centuries and revered in Buddhism. To this day it is an expression of status and wealth in Benin in Africa, Poland and Ukraine and it has been used as currency across the world.

Listen to this article to find much more about this beautiful jewellery.

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Believed to be a gift from God, diamonds were first discovered in India in the 4th Century BC and were recognised for their hardness and strength. They were worn as adornments to ward off evil and provide protection in battle.

In this episode learn about the history of the diamond cut and how a rough diamond is cut into a sparkling jewel.

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