Rachel Littlewood picks out a few highlights from the first Fine Sale of 2019, which
includes a Chinese Blue and White Vase that carries a pre-sale estimate of £20,000-£40,000;
some stunning jewellery; and a spectacular late 17th Century ebonised bracket clock
by John Knibb of Oxon that is estimated at £30,000-£40,000.
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Our next (two day) Fine Sale will be held at our salerooms in Okehampton Street
in Exeter on Tuesday/Wednesday, 29th/30th January 2019 commencing at 10:00am each
day. The catalogue is now available.
Browse Catalogue
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The results of our Antiques and Interior Sale held at our salerooms in Okehampton
Street in Exeter on Tuesday, 15th January 2019 are now available.
Browse Results
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Nic Saintey muses on a carpet which isn't magic, but is certainly unusual.
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There were a few seconds of stunned silence as the new world record for any work
of studio pottery was established in Exeter before the saleroom erupted into applause.
The stoneware piece by Hans Coper sold for an astounding £305,000.
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The Thelma Hulburt Gallery has announced that the young artist James Carstairs is
the winner of the THG 2018 Open Exhibition receiving a £750 prize sponsored
by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.
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Nic Saintey provides a brief overview of the Studio Pottery movement from its 'brown
and oriental' roots through to its current rebirth.
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Daniel Goddard previews some of the charming pictures in two particular collections
being offered in the Picture Auction as part of the Summer 2018 Fine Sale.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood publishes an occasional magazine called The Lot
covering our recent news and saleroom hightlights. It also provides interesting
insights into our work. The current and previous editions can be downloaded in PDF
format or read online as a page-by-page electronic magazine.
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