Antique Collecting

Archived since February 2015

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Antique Collecting is the ‘go-to’ source for industry news, expert advice and all the latest trends. Subscribe today and start learning insider secrets from the world’s leading specialists. Since it launched in 1966, Antique Collecting has provided in-depth analysis of the current market, predicting booms before they happened. Whether you are just starting out or an experienced dealer, Antique Collecting offers a clear picture of the fast-changing world of antiques with its easy-to-understand guides. From mid-century modern to 17th-century oak, Antique Collecting is the definitive guide for buyers, sellers and collectors.

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In this month's Antique Collecting magazine:
Enlightened inking: is month’s landmark exhibition on Indian art at the British Museum is sure to shine a light on a fascinating and rewarding collecting field, Alice Bailey shares her insights

Steeped in History: With their myriad styles and materials, tea caddies make a wonderful basis for a collection. Antique Collecting reveals everything you need to know about the much-loved ware

Money to Play With: Games inspired by TV programmes from the ‘60s and ‘70s are the basis for Doug Blair’s iconic collection. Irresistible to the Baby Boomers, how will they perform at auction this month? Ivan Macquisten reports

Striking Performance: Contemporary artist Aaron Kasmin uses his 500-strong collection of mid 20th-century feature matchbooks for inspiration. He shares his love of the miniature artworks

Jules’ Jewels: Legendary dealer Jules Speelman is behind two Asian art sales this month. Antique Collecting takes a tour of his extraordinary collection amassed over a lifetime

Evans Above: With comparisons to LS Lowry and Hieronymus Bosch, the monumental watercolours of David Evans deserve to be better known. Will a new exhibition put one of the unsung heroes of post-war art on the map?
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