Miscellaneous Articles

Montblanc – Elegance in writing through a digital age

If anyone has watched the recent interpretation of The Talented Mr Ripley on Netflix, the originally titled ‘Ripley’, you will have seen such a plethora of stylish items, from Salvatore Ferragamo shoes to Alfa Romeos, and one of the most focused items appears to be Dickie Greenleaf’s pen. The Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 almost playing a […]

My Favourite Item…

The Cunha Braga Cup. By Jonathan Horwich, Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist Knowing that I am a picture specialist, it may come as a surprise that I have chosen this 14 cm long, ceremonial drinking vessel. It is a rock crystal masterpiece of renaissance craftmanship, carving and decoration and is my favourite piece of all […]

Licence To Spend, The True Cost of Being Bond

Finally, this month will see the release of the much anticipated ‘No Time to Die’ – the 25th film in the James Bond series, despite a very long wait since the original release date the world is waiting to see just what Bond can offer

‘Guitars – Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Dies!

Download this article By Alastair Meiklejon, Senior Valuer It happens every year, and it’s the ultimate guilty pleasure. The Eurovision Song Contest this year was hotly anticipated in the wake of last year’s cancellation of the annual parade of the great (and not so great) in European pop, and it certainly didn’t fail to get […]

Art Lending: The Beginner’s Guide

(From COIN Private Finance working in conjunction with Doerr Dallas Valuations) Download the article here If you own a piece of fine art, it can be a financial asset as well as an object of pleasure. You can raise capital without selling your artwork, thanks to art lending. Detail from Untitled (1982) by Jean-Michel Basquiat. […]

How Art Galleries & Auction Houses Have Adapted During COVID

Download this article By Jonathan Horwich, Modern Art Specialist ‘Never waste a crisis’ they say in the art business. The various lockdowns, and Covid itself, has forced the art market to adapt quickly to the new challenges we all face in our lives and businesses. When you think of the art business, it’s about people […]