Antiques
Grohe Freres low cabinet circa 1870 hammers for $143,000 at Sotheby's
A Grohe Freres low cabinet features exquisite marquetry crafted in exotic woods
Qianlong dragon lantern vase valued at $3.2m with Christie's
The rare Qianlong dragon lantern vase will top Imperial Chinese Porcelain at Christie's
Giovanni Grancino violin realises $254,000 at Bonhams
A Giovanni Grancino violin was the top lot of a sale of rare instruments in London
Silver Russian icon makes 146% increase on valuation at Sotheby's
A silver Russian icon took the top spot at the sale of silver, vertu and Russian works of art
Lost Faberge hardstone figure sets auction record at $5.9m
The Faberge hardstone figure is as rare as one of the famed Easter eggs
German Enigma machine up 20% on estimate at Bonhams
A German Enigma machine broke $96,000 at the October 29 auction
Italian Grand Ducal jewel case achieves 414% increase on estimate
An Italian Grand Ducal jewel case made $617,000 at Bonhams San Francisco
Lalique perruches vase coming to London with $48,500 estimate
A Lalique perruches vase leads a sale of the iconic designer's work next month
Mother of pearl ewer achieves $114,500 at Lyon & Turnbull
A mother of pearl ewer owned by Lord Curzon sold on October 23 in the UK
Boulle-inspired gilt clock set for $220,000 auction
A Boulle-inspired gilt clock will highlight Sotheby's New York sale
Sturtevant J Hamblen painting up 320% on estimate
A Sturtevant J Hamblen painting made $210,000 at Skinner on October 27
Urhobo eshe shrine post from Niger Delta to auction for $90,000
An Urhobo eshe shrine post headlines a sale of African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian art
