Antiques
Chinese double dragon amphora to beat record?
The lot is one of a handful of Yongzheng amphora of this size
Guennol stargazer sold for $14.7m at Christie’s
The Guennol stargazer beat its estimate of $3m by a colossal sum
Leagros Group Attic vase beats estimate at Christie’s
The Leagros Group worked alongside one another in 525-500 BC
Japanese jizai okimono dragon makes $100,000
The dragon beat its estimate by 150% in an April 25 sale
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