The Hornsea Muramics Wall Plaques were designed by John Clappison whilst at Hornsea Pottery in the early 1970s. They were only produced for a short period from 1971-1972 and each one was unique. We take a look at these interesting Muramic wall plaques with an associated price guide. How the […]
In this feature we take a look at the work of French Art Deco Designer Georges Omerth along with examples of his work with price guide. Georges Omerth was born in 1895 in a small town in the south of France. He showed an early interest in art, and at […]
The Holy Grail of Popeye toys according to Milestone Auctions (Willoughby, Ohio) is the battery operated Popeye & Olive Oyl Tank made by Linemar and one came up at their April auction. The battery-powered tank was made by the Japanese firm of Linemar, the post-Second World War subsidiary to Louis […]
The iconic No 16 football shirt worn by Sergio Agüero when scoring the winning goal against Queen’s Park Rangers in the 4th minute of extra-time at the Etihad Stadium on the 13th May 2012 is to be sold at Graham Budd Auctioneers on the 24th/25th May in their 30 Years […]
The George Ohr Pottery is one of the most fascinating ceramic art movements in history. The eccentric artist George Edgar Ohr was its founder, and his unique pottery has become highly sought after by collectors. However, much of George Ohr’s fame, recognition and interest in his work came posthumously. In […]
Mary Blair was a celebrated artist and designer who played a pivotal role in shaping the look of Disney animation in the 1950s. She was responsible for designing some of the most iconic scenes in films like “Cinderella”, “Peter Pan” and “Alice in Wonderland.” for over two decades. However, her […]
Fashion icon Vera Wang is the latest addition to the Barbie Tribute Collection which celebrates visionaries whose incredible contributions have helped shape and impact culture. The Vera Wang doll is designed by Carlyle Nuera and is inspired by a look from Vera Wang’s own 2017 ready-to-wear collection. The Vera Wang […]
There’s something special about tinplate fire engines. They’re intricate, they’re beautiful, and they hark back to a bygone era of firefighting. For collectors the area is easily definable and a good collection can be acquired. We include a number of examples along with their estimates or prices achieved at auction. […]
Released during the Great War from 1915-1919 was an impressive set of eleven toby jugs based on the Allied Political and Military leaders by Wilkinson after designs and caricatures by Sir Francis Carruthers Gould. Each of the figures holds an item or is an item and has associated words e.g. […]
Lladró artists have introduced Ahsoka Tano, their fourth female model based on the Star Wars franchise. Ahsoka Tano was a Force-sensitive Togruta female former Jedi Padawan who, after the Clone Wars, helped establish a network of various rebel cells against the Galactic Empire. The Ahsoka Tano mode has been sculpted […]
