Christie’s is to auction a picture of Christ Carrying the Cross by Girolamo Romanino. The painting is a masterpiece of Girolamo Romanino’s fully mature style and among the most potent and moving depictions of the theme in 16th century Italian art.
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Robert Harrop Titanic Pug
In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 Robert Harrop Design have introduced the Limited Edition Chocolate Pug Sailor.
Harmony Kingdom UK Event
The first Harmony Kingdom UK Event for a number of years will be held on the 8th September. This will be great news for Harmony Kingdom collectors in the UK. Peter Calvesbert will be on hand a grand raffle will include several pieces from his personal collection.
Collecting the Titanic 100 Years On – Titanic Memorabilia
The RMS Titanic left Southampton on the 10th April 1912 headed for New York. Four days later she hit an iceberg and on the 15th April she sank.
Titanic memorabilia at auction
In commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the R.M.S. Titanic’s ill-fated voyage, Bonhams will be offering a wide variety of rare Titanic memorabilia for its April 15 auction.
Thomas Kinkade ‘Painter of Light’ artist dies
“Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade has died at his home in Los Gatos, California. Thomas Kinkade was widely regarded as one of the foremost living painters of light and has also become known as ‘America’s Most Collected Living Artist’, with his work appearing on 10 million American homes.
Hermes and Christie’s announce online auction offering four exceptional handbags
Hermès and Christie’s have announced a collaboration providing an exciting opportunity to acquire four exceptional handbags.
Scott of the Antarctic farewell letter for £163,250 at Bonhams
The first of the farewell letters written in the Antarctic by Captain Robert Scott as he realised that he and his team would not survive was sold at Bonhams Polar Sale in London on 30 March for £163,250.
G.I. Joe Variations & G.I. Joe Rarities
Vectis Auctions offered a unique, single-owner G.I. Joe Collection of over 300 superb lots in its March 29th G.I. Joe auction. This was a carefully put together collection over many years; featuring G.I. Joe variations and top condition mint in box/carded G.I. Joe rarities.
Lladro Childhood Vignettes
The Lladro Spring collection includes a number of pieces portraying children at play. The figurines include Adorable Little Marilyn, Cute Little Marilyn sculpted by José Luis Santes; and Cowboy and Cowgirl sculpted by Virginia González.
