An original Tintin comic book cover that the legendary Belgian artist Hergé created in 1932 has fetched more than €1.3 million at a Paris auction house Artcurial.
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Sir Henry Cooper’s Gold Heavyweight Lonsdale Belt Sells for £49,250
Sir Henry Cooper’s Gold Heavyweight Lonsdale Belt went under the hammer at Bonhams Sporting & Golfing Memorabilia sale in Chester, selling for an outstanding price of £49,250.
Famous Pears Soap Painting Set to Clean Up
The original painting for one of the most famous British Victorian images is for sale at Bonhams 19th Century Paintings sale in London on 11 July.
Ferrari 458 Spider from Hot Wheels Elite
Hot Wheels have released a fabulous model based on the latest Ferrari 458 Spider. The actual Ferrari 458 Spider was launched in Germany 2011, and one year later Hot Wheels are releasing a 1:18th version of the car.
Harmony Kingdom Black Box 2012 –
Harmony Kingdom have released their mid-year editions which includes the latest Black Box figurine To Posh To Push. The edition is sculpted by Peter Calvesbert, and is a signed and limited edition of 900.
Anita Harris Jonquil Vase from Stoke Art Pottery
Stoke Art Pottery has released an exclusive edition of a 21cm Minos Vase, in the ‘Jonquil’ design. The vase is being released a Limited Edition of just 5 and is designed by leading art pottery designer Anita Harris.
Swarovski Bubble Mo Exclusive Online Edition
Swarovski have just announced the release of Bubble Mo which is a Swarovski exclusive online edition only available in 2012.
Wind in the Willows Books & Illustrators
The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children’s literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908.
Lladro’s Treo Lamp Praised by Wall Street Journal
Lladro’ s new Treo Lamp created a lot of interest at the recent New York’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair. It was selected by the Wall Street Journal as one of three design highlights of the show.
The Windsor Guildhall from Hazle Ceramics Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee
Hazle Ceramics have The Windsor Guildhall as part of their Jubilee celebration models. This beautiful and elegant building standing in the heart of Windsor (right next to the Crooked Tearooms) was built between 1687 and 1689.
