Posts Tagged ‘sotheby’s’
Bust of Sir John of Invergordon once used as doorstop could now be worth £2.5million
An 18th-century bust of Sir John of Invergordon which was once used as a doorstop could now be worth £2.5million. The ‘Bouchardon Bust’ was bought by Invergordon Town Council for just £5 more than 90 years ago. The 1728 bust of MP Sir John Gordon was created by Edme Bouchardon – a French sculptor known…
Read MoreSotheby’s head to Edinburgh for valuations on March 4
From jewellery, watches, wine and spirits, Sotheby’s finds and sells the world’s finest luxury objects to a global audience of collectors. Their specialists provide confidential estimates to determine a luxury object’s potential at auction, guiding clients through every step of the consignment and sale process. The market for signed and vintage jewellery, as well as…
Read MoreFine jewels auction is a real gem of a Sotheby’s sale
A unique chance to purchase some fine jewels from the most famous makes in the world is taking place. Sotheby’s is holding an auction in London on 5 June, entitled Fine Jewels. This will present the perfect opportunity to acquire exceptional jewels from some of the most sought-after makers. From 1930s Cartier, through to contemporary…
Read MoreModern art is all set to go under the hammer
Two works by a 20th century Scots artist are to go under the hammer in London next month. William Scott was among the most internationally celebrated British painters of the 20th century, having been born in Greenock in 1913. Born the son of a sign-painter and one of 11 children, the ideas of austerity from…
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