Vol 51 No.5
ANTIQUE COLLECTING
The Journal of the Antique Collectors’ Club
CONTENTS
The Art Issue
October 2016
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Regulars
3 Editorial:After many years at the helm, Managing Editor John
Andrews bids farewell 19 Market Report:Antiquarian map expert Philip Curtis considers the investment potential of antique maps 20 Around the Houses: Antique Collecting rounds up recent highlights from the UK’s auction rooms 22 In with the Old: Columnist Edd Thomas speculates if all lovers of antiques are, in fact, cultural vandals 23 Letters: Correspondence includes comments from an Antiques
Roadshow expert, and pleas for information on a hornbook 28 Cool and Collectable: On the 40th anniversary of the opening of the National Theatre, theatrical memorabilia goes in the spotlight 39 Lowry’s Landscape: New US columnist Nicholas Lowry casts an eye on antiques on the other side of the pond 41 Top of the Lots:A preview of some of the more unusual artwork going under the hammer this month 45 Profle: Edward Crichton from Lacy Scott and Knight 49 News:A look at the sales and stories making the headlines 50 Fair News:We go behind the scenes of the UK’s best fairs taking place this month 53 Fairs Calendar: Plan your ‘antiquing’ month with our essential guide 57 Auctions Calendar: Never miss another sale with our comprehensive listings 64 Marc my Words: Marc Allum considers the profit motive when it comes to antiques
Managing Editor: John Andrews Editor: Georgina Wroe Designers: Sandra Pond and Stephen Farrow Advertising: Paul Cawthorn 01394 389956 E: paul.cawthorn@antique-acc.com Subscriptions: Jill Cousens +44 (0)1394 389957 E: jill.cousens@antique-acc.com Published by Antique Collectors’ Club Ltd, Sandy Lane, Old Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4SD, England. +44 (0)1394 389950 F: +44 (0)1394 389999 E: magazine@antique-acc.com W: www.antique-collecting.co.uk. Antique Collecting: subscription £32 for 10 issues or £21 for 6 issues. ISSN: 0003-584X
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5 Poster Paints:The market for interwar advertising posters has never been stronger, writes Ivan Macquisten 10 Going Once: On Christie’s 250-year anniversary, the celebrated auction house lifts the lid on its fine art highlights 12 Star Pupil:While art by Walter Sickert may be beyond most people’s budget, work by his pupils is affordable, says Graham Fitzgerald 24 Brit Parade:Work by Modern British Artists has never been more in vogue. On the eve of a new exhibition curator James Russell reveals his personal highlights 32 Indian Summer:While Asian art continues to dominate the headlines,
Indian art is quietly stealing a march. Read our guide 36 Painting by Numbers: Ever wished you had a foolproof way of valuing art? Dan Nadel can turn armchair collectors into experts in an hour 42 Lap of the Gods: One of the world’s largest collections of Chinese deities comes up for sale this month.We preview the highlights 46 Rich Pickings:The art collection of Leslie Waddington – one of the UK’s finest dealers – is set to attract global interest this month
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