In our annual letter from our Chairman, Olivier Stocker discusses Spink’s largest number of auctions in its 357 year history, and the return of the Chinese Collector on the international scene.
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Studying for a BA in History of Art
at Stockholm University, Swedish portrait artist Urban Larsson was drawn to the craftsmanship of the Old Masters.
TRICK OF THE LIGHT: AN INTERVIEW WITH SWEDISH PORTRAIT PAINTER URBAN LARSSON Read Article »
THE ORRYSDALE COLLECTION OF DR JOHN FRISSELL CRELLINMRCS MHK (1816-1886): COINS, CARD MONEY, AND TOKENSSPINK LONDON, 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024 As part of Spink’s official Coinex offering this year, the Coin department are delighted to bring you the eminent collection of Manx numismatist, Dr John Frissell Crellin MRCS MHK. Born in Malew on the Isle of
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Ali Muhialdin, a man of discerning taste and an ardent aficionado of banknotes, was born in 1945 amidst the splendour of Baghdad, Iraq, into a family of considerable repute. From his earliest days, he displayed an unwavering fascination for the intricate tap-estry of designs, the kaleidoscope of colours, and the historical narratives woven into paper
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Those who know me are aware that I’ve been collecting and researching for a very long time. Far from seeking distinction within a fraternity of exceedingly clever and accomplished people, some amused at my notaphilic fascinations, I now own up to a variety of errors and miscalculations I have made. My interests were founded generally
TRAVAILS OF AN EARNEST COLLECTOR Read Article »
Dear Friends, Dear Clients, We just had a golden two weeks during a great Olympic games in Paris. We forgot about war, riots, political campaigns or deadlocks and recession risks. For two weeks, I even forgot about my collections, which seldom happens to me. No doubt, the above issues will be upon us again very
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Back in May, Spink were pleased to hold a special e-auction to mark the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
LONDON NEWS | CROWNING GLORY Read Article »
Often beautiful, neglected, and intricate, British Celtic coins provide a glimpse into a sophisticated society that much of history has previously dismissed.
ART OR IMITATION? THE CASE FOR COLLECTING BRITISH CELTIC COINAGE Read Article »
For a collection with as much historical significance as this one to include some true treasures like these, it is enough to wonder
how often such a trove of banknotes is discovered – for German East African notes, perhaps just once this century?
BANKNOTES OF GERMAN EAST AFRICA: A TRULY AUTHENTIC COLLECTION Read Article »
A sneak peak into Spink’s first film poster auction, premiering in London on 25th October 2023.
Pronounced Boudica or Boudicca of the Iceni, and not Boadicea (potentially a late translation typo of the medieval period), this iconic figure of rebellion is most likely an idea.
THE HARE AND THE WOLF: THE CASE FOR THE REBELLION OF AD 60 Read Article »
Dear Friends, Dear Clients,
I am pleased to report that we had our best first quarter in over a decade, with the market remaining strong for collectables and a sense of cautious optimism.
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