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CARING FOR YOUR COLLECTION TWO CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS AUCTION RESULTS
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GOTHIC TREASURES In the spotlight
How Horace Walpole’s eclectic collection was reunited
Discover the American glass designer who will blow your mind
Plus: THE LOW DOWN ON SPY GADGETS see page 50
A BRIEF HISTORY OF PRINTMAKING ROBIN WILLIAMS’ COLLECTION UP FOR SALE
WHISTLER’S ETCHINGS
More affordable than you might think
ALSO INSIDE Exclusive book offers • Fair listings • The UK’s best columnists
COVER An eclectic collection, image Gap Interiors
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CONTENTS
REGULARS 3 Editor’s Hello: Georgina Wroe reveals what’s in store this month
6 Antique News: All the latest from the world of antiques and fine art, plus this month’s movers and shakers, and three must-see exhibitions
10 Around the Houses: The latest lots to fly out of salerooms, including a rare Indian bracelet and a watch owned by a passenger on the Titanic
20 Book Offers: Save 40 per cent on the cover price of a range of great titles
22 Why I Collect: Author Lorraine Hitchings explains why she loves a teddy bear
26 Profile: Behind the scenes with ceramics specialist Brad Dover
40 Subscription Offer: Save 50 per cent on an annual subscription and receive a free book!
42 Your Letters: We dive into the postbag to reveal a selection of letters, including word from LA
43 In with the Old: Edd Thomas assesses the market from a new perspective – running an antiques shop
45 An Auctioneer’s Lot: Columnist Charles Hanson invites us to look around a Staffordshire country house, the contents of which go under the hammer this month
46 Saleroom Spotlight: We shine a light on a single owner collection of the work of the gold and silversmith Stuart Devlin
48 Light Fantastic: Heritage conservator George Monger reveals the damage light poses to a collection – and what to do about it
50 Cool and Collectable: With international relations at an all time low, memorabilia expert Paul Fraser considers the market for spy gadgetry
52 Top of the Lots: We preview some of the more noteworthy items coming up for sale in October, including those once belonging to Lady Lucan
54 Saleroom Spotlight: A detailed look at the collection of the late actor and comedian Robin Williams and his wife, Marsha, which goes under the hammer this month
56 Fair Play: We chat to the dealers touting their finest at the leading fairs up and down the country
60 Fairs Calendar: Stay up to date with all the latest listings of this month’s events
62 Auction Calendar: Whether local, or further afield, we list all the sales you need to know about this October
66 Last Word: English furniture expert and dealer David Harvey puts two very different Chippendale chairs in the spotlight
FEATURES 14 Wayne’s World: Antiques Roadshow glass specialist Andy McConnell shines a light on the creations of Wayne Husted, one of the great 20th-century American glass designers
28 Whistler Stop: On the eve of a new exhibition on the American artist James McNeill Whistler, discover why his work has never been more collectable
32 Print Friendly: They are one of the booming areas of the art market. Helen Rosslyn presents a complete guide to the medium
36 Strawberry Cream: Behind the scenes at an exhibition which reunites pieces from Horace Walpole’s legendary collection at his gothic home Strawberry Hill in Twickenham
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