Antiques

Andrea della Robbia roundel heading for Sotheby’s
The roundel was designed for the legendary palace of Poggio Reale

Lacour’s Sarsapariphere bitters bottle sets record
The Lacour’s Sarsapariphere bitters bottle is a rare colour variant

7th century silk robe to star in Islamic art sale
The 7th century silk robe is in incredible condition

Oldest Moorish astrolabe to hit $622,000?
The oldest astrolabe from Moorish Spain is selling at Sotheby’s

Fish pond bowl breaks early Ming porcelain record
The Chinese fish pond bowl is one of just three known from the period

Xuande blue fish bowl will auction in April
The Xuande blue fish bowl will headline an Asian art sale

Bronze royal tent support to star at Bonhams
The bronze royal tent support could make up to $188,500

Chinese three-fish stem cup to star in Hong Kong sale
The Chinese three-fish stem cup uses a ground-breaking red copper glaze

Chinese vase smashes valuation in Birmingham
The Chinese vase sold for 450 times its estimate at Fellows

17th century silver bar realises $40,000 at Christie’s
The 17th century silver bar was recovered from a famous wreck