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Barry Humphries’ love of surrealism shaped both his comedy and collecting, culminating in the recent auction of his personal collection. The sale highlighted his diverse legacy.

Find out what our team of valuers would love to find under the Christmas Tree this year. From jewellery to rare books – or even a chinchilla!

Frank Auerbach (1931–2024) transformed contemporary art with his raw, emotive portraits and textured cityscapes. A Kindertransport refugee, his work reflects resilience, humanity, and a timeless pursuit of truth, leaving a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Much of what we associate with Christmas today, with the exception of After Eights and Christmas jumpers, stems almost entirely from the Victorian era (1837-1901). Prince Albert introduced all of his German family’s Christmas traditions to the Royal household following his marriage to Queen Victoria in 1840. Christmas trees, cards, turkeys with all the trimmings […]

Dale Chihuly is an Internationally renowned American glass artist known for his innovative and intricate glass sculptures and installations. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Chihuly’s early life played a significant role in shaping his career as an artist, here are some key points. Family Background Dale Chihuly was raised [...]

Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola, was born on August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Slovakian immigrant parents. Andy was the fourth of five children, his father worked as a construction worker, and his mother was a homemaker and they lived in a working-class neighbourhood in Pittsburgh. Andy was ‘dogged’ by illness, at the age […]