The Exceptional Sale at Christies included a world record price for an English Dinner service – the Leinster Service a George II Silver dinner service.
Other News
Designing 007 50 Years of Bond Style Exhibition
To mark the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, from 1962’s Dr No to this year’s Skyfall, the Designing 007 Fifty Years of Bond Styles opens today (6th July) at Barbican.
Freddie Mercury’s Iconic Black and White Harlequin Stage Costume Catches the Eye
A number of Freddie Mercury items were among the highlights of the 3rd July Entertainment Memorabilia sale held at Bonhams, London. Freddie Mercury’s black and white harlequin stage costume sold for £22,500.
The Dark Knight Rises: Batman 1:12 Scale Statue
DC Direct are releasing three 1:12 statues to co-incide with the release of the latest Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises on July 20.
Border Fine Arts Society Figurines Announced
Border Fine Arts have just announced their 2012/2013 Society figurines. These include In Ermine and New Neighbour both sculpted by the incredible Ray Ayres.
What Women Want At Auction
Bonhams has recorded an excellent set of results for its inaugural US sale of ‘What Women Want…At Auction’ on June 25 in Los Angeles. Known as the ultimate insider’s shopping experience.
Gold Olympics Coca-Cola Exclusive Bottle at Selfridges
Coca-Cola have produced a number of special edition and limited edition bottles to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games. This Gold Olympics Coca-Cola Exclusive Bottle is available exclusively at Selfridges.
Limited Edition Brave Merida Doll
With the release of the new Disney Pixar film Brave, a number of dolls have been created, including this wonderful Limited Edition Merida doll.
Lladró’s Black Porcelain Swimmer & Sprinter Celebrates the London 2012 Olympics
Lladró has just announced the introduction of the new black porcelain Swimmer and Sprinter to its Sports collection in celebration of the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games.
Picasso Ceramics: The Madoura Collection
The two-day auction of Picasso Ceramics: The Madoura Collectionon 25 and 26 June 2012 was 100% sold, realising £8,082,300 / $12,584,141 / €10,046,298.
