Decorative Art

“He stored everything like Russian dolls, everything packed away into something else."

Driven by the demand from the numerous Grand Tourists who visited the Italian capital in the 19th century, Roman craftsmen revived and adapted the ancient technique of mosaics to produce works of art that would appeal to their international clientele.

Are you a ‘big light’ fan or foe? According to various social media posts and newspaper articles last year, there is a move away from the ‘big light’ (in part due to Tik Tok influencers decreeing so) to lamps.

Part two of the Creed Collection, a group of top Plymouth and Bristol pieces amassed by a British couple over 25 years, is on offer at London dealership Albert Amor.

Are influencers driving this market or is it just hype? We talk to dealers to find out what is really in demand and why.

The vendor of an early 19th century glass offered as part of the February 21-24 sale at Wendl (21% buyer’s premium) in Rudolstadt will have been astonished by the result.

Ceramics historian cited this item to show how two types of decoration were used in combination

A fakes and forgeries seminar at Goldsmiths’ Hall is returning after a five-year hiatus as concerns emerge of a rise in Paul de Lamerie forgeries.

A Parisian sale titled Pablo Picasso and his Friends staged at Piasa in France on February 15 included a series of artworks to which the great man had contributed in some way.

Buyers descend on the late George Withers collection in Somerset

London porcelain dealer Rod Jellicoe died on February 4 aged 70.

Eighteenth century coffee pot made on the Mediterranean island stands out as best-seller in an extensive and varied auction array.

Silver item with intriguing inscription linked to notorious lengthy legal battle will be offered at Hampshire fair

In 1903, only one year before his death, Emile Gallé was commissioned by the Belgian company Solvay et Cie with the creation of a bowl to mark the 30th anniversary of its factory in Dombasle.

A selection of previews from three British sales and another in Germany

Italian design is in the spotlight at Quittenbaum in Munich on March 19.