Roseberys

Far more fluent in the language of jewellery and stones, the Georgians and Victorians would have immediately made the link between snakes and eternal love. The ouroboros – a serpent swallowing its own tail – was commonly understood as a symbol of eternity.

A simple image titled 'Pony' by British artist Patrick Caulfield is the highest-estimated lot ever to be offered at south London saleroom Roseberys.

‘More affordable’ Lucie Rie lots head a selection of hammer highlights from summer sales.

“I would say in the short term it hasn’t put buyers off but I don’t have a crystal ball so I don’t know what the future will hold.” Auctioneer Henry Meadows’ take on the forthcoming ivory ban will be shared by many a regional auctioneer in the wake of summer sales.

An eclectic array of modern art stood out at the Roseberys London (23% buyer’s premium) sale of 20th century art and design.

A selection of wristwatch previews.

A look at the latest saleroom appointments, including Roseberys appointing a former director and works of art specialist at Christie’s.

Two finely executed Indian talismanic shirts made multi-estimate sums at Roseberys in south London.

A previously unpublished John Constable sketch drew prolonged bidding at south London saleroom Roseberys.

London auctioneer Roseberys is to offer a previously unpublished sketch by John Constable on March 21.

The December 6 jewellery sale at Roseberys (23% buyer’s premium) was the maiden auction for new head of department Mark Bowis.

Modern and contemporary British art racked up £195,000 at a Roseberys (23% buyer’s premium) sale, with 80% of the 252 lots sold.

Leading Roseberys’ inaugural stand-alone sale of 20th century decorative arts on January 23 – the first under new head of department Fiona Baker – was this large Art Deco ceramic vase and cover (right) by the important French Art Deco ceramicist René Buthaud (1886-1986).

Jade remains ever-popular in the Chinese art field, although the market has become selective.

Our weekly selection from salerooms and dealerships.