WHAT'S GOING ON IN ANTIQUES?
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SOTHEBY'S
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PHILLIPSDEPURY
One of the world's most prestigious auction houses, founded in London now based in New York.
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So where should you start if you are looking to invest?
Perhaps your first port of call should be to Phillips De Pury. The company offers tailored advice and a bidding service in order to help you achieve the best price when at an auction. Whether you let Phillips do the work for you or simply take heed of some highly professional hints and tips, you will certainly be more knowledgeable about how to bid and buy at an auction event.
If you are in the market to buy a special antique or collectors item, you might want to start by looking at the Sotheby's calendar of up coming events. This will tell you when specific auctions are being held whether it be for art, books, ceramics, general interest or collectables.
Our recommendation would be to simply attend a few events, to see exactly what happens, before you start bidding for the items you are looking to invest in.
BUYING AT AUCTION
PHILLIPS DE PURY
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Phillips de Pury's Bidding Department offers specialist advice on bidding for exceptional pieces, either in person or by absentee bidding over the telephone or the internet.
AUCTION CALENDAR
SOTHEBY'S
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The list of auctions up and coming at Sotheby's is truly special. From New York to Hong Kong, from contemporary art to rare wines, the pieces on offer are all exceptional.
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A selection of pieces to buy
We have looked at some of the UK's top auction houses to provide a selection of pieces to show you the diversity of items available. From contemporary and modern art and sculpture to the flamboyance of gilt covered antique furniture, it is easy to get lost while searching through the amazing variety of items you can buy.
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Bonham's
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Christie's
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Hampel's
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Kerry Taylor
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Spink
VALUATIONS
BONHAM'S
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Bonham's fine and decorative art valuation service is without equal in Europe. Its team is renowned for its professionalism, expertise and confidentiality.
ANTIQUE FURNITURE
HAMPEL'S
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This impressive pair of Empire Italian consoles is a fine example of the beautiful works of art offered by this prestigious auctioneer.
FINE ARTS STORAGE SERVICE
CHRISTIE'S
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As well as being a world-famous auctioneer of fine arts, Christie's is the premier provider of climate-controlled high-security storage for fine arts, antiques and collectables.
ANTIQUE FASHION
KERRY TAYLOR
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This haute couture Givenchy black chantilly lace cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in "How to Steal a Million" sold in 2009 for £60,000. It is a fine example of the type of costume Kerry Taylor finds.
BONDS AND SHARE CERTIFICATES
SPINK
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To start or add to a really unusual and interesting collection, you might like to attend one of Spink's new auctions of bonds and share certificates from all round the world.
Of historic and artistic value, these are today a new way of investing.
The market is still in its infancy, having been stimulated by the publication of catalogues of Russian and Chinese bonds by two university students in Germany in the mid 1970s. Available material and prices have been growing steadily.
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