Archive for January, 2010

David Starkey announces £3.3million campaign to save the Staffordshire Hoard for the West Midlands

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Dr Starkey is amongst a host of prominent public figures supporting the campaign, launched by The Art Fund charity, to raise the £3.3m needed by 17 April to save this awe-inspiring find of Anglo-Saxon treasure for Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery and the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Art Fund’s new Director, Dr [...]

Bonhams Leading Auction House for Jewellery

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Bonhams London jewellery department has had their most successful year ever. The recent sale, The Art of Jewels: Fine Jewellery and Iconic Gems, proved the enduring attraction of rare and beautiful jewelled items, despite the economic downturn. The sale achieved £2.2 million and was dominated by private buyers (71%) seeking the perfect Christmas gift or [...]