Contents
VOL 57 NO 6 DEC/JAN 2021/22
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THIS MONTH
REGULARS 3 Editor’s Welcome: Georgina Wroe
introduces this month’s bumper
double issue
6 Antique News: Looking ahead
to some of the exhibitions and
events taking place in 2022
10 Obituary: In memory of the
magazine’s former editor John Andrews
65 An Auctioneer’s Lot: Charles Hanson
returns to the magazine with his
memories of a Woolworths Christmas
70 Top of the Lots: Elizabethan
portraits and an unusual rotating shelf
appear in UK salerooms this winter
72 Puzzle Pages: Get the little grey cells
going with our special antique-themed
quiz and crossword
12 Around the Houses: A round-up of
some of the more exciting
sales from across the UK and beyond
16 Waxing Lyrical: David Harvey gets
to grips with a 19th-century chart table which could be the work of renowned furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster
25 Lots of Love: Catch up on all the
latest from the world of auctioneer
Christina Trevanion
26 Cool and Collectable: Paul Fraser
reveals the most collectable board
games from Cluedo to HeroQuest
ESSENTIAL GIFT GUIDE CHRISTINA TREVANION ELIZABETHAN PORTRAITS
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XMAS SPOTLIGHT
SeasonSeasons MeetingsMeetings The best country The best country houses to get you in houses to get you in
the festive mood the festive mood
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ARTISTS KNOWN FOR THEIR SNOW
SCENES
Plus: WHISKY ROCKS WE RAISE
A GLASS DEMAND FOR SIGNET DOOMS
IS BOOMING LENNOX CATO: DREAMIING OF A SILVER CHRISTMAS
King Charles! MrHanson returns to the magazine with a “Woolworths” special
CELEBRATING AN
Iconic Christmas A COMPLETE GUIDE TO RUSSIAN ICONS, FROM HOW TO DECIPHER
THEM TO RECOGNISING THE LEADING SCHOOLS
ALSO INSIDE Two pages of quizzes • Fairs in 2022 • Collectable board games
COVERGAP Interiors/Clive Nichols, Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, France
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34 Book Offers: Discover which titles are on offer this month at a knockdown price from our sister publisher
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40 Without Reserve: Never mind
regifting, Lennox Cato repurposes
antiques to make them highly
desirable gifts
48 Christmas Gift Guide: Get
inspired with our selection of top
antique presents
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51 In the Loupe: Nine pages of
jewellery and watch news and features, including the designs of Elsa Peretti and the joy of signet rings
61 Your Letters: This month’s trawl
includes a plea for information about a
lost sporting trophy
62 Saleroom Spotlight: The collection of a well-known Wisbech dealer going under the hammer in December
74 Fairs News: Discover the unmissable
events taking place near you in upcoming months
75 Fairs Calendar: The latest events
around the UK
77 Auction Calendar: Never miss
another sale with our up-to-date
listings from the UK’s salerooms
82 Marc My Words: Marc Allum looks
back on the year and reminds us there
is much to look forward to in 2022
FEATURES 18 Iconic Statements: With two important Russian icons going under the hammer his month, we shine a light
on the stunning artform
28 Spirit of Christmas: With huge
returns on whisky should we all be raising a glass? asks Mark Littler
34 The Big Freeze: Many artists enjoyed
painting snow. Martin Heaps puts the
best in the spotlight
42 Season’s Meetings: Get out and
about this Christmas with our guide to
the most festive country houses
52 Above all Elsa: Liz Bailey puts the
jewellery of the Italian designer Elsa
Peretti in the spotlight
56 Seal of Approval: Signet rings are
taking UK salesrooms by storm,
discover the most sought-after styles
60 Dear Santa: Every wondered what
the experts want for Christmas? All is
revealed in our feature
66 Season’s Best: A selection of
Christmas cards designed by some of
the 20th-century’s best-known artists
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