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Tips for buying high quality antiques and art by Curtis Dowling
posted January 13th, 2015
Everyone’s main worry when buying art and high quality antique is the big question, is it real?… And what have you missed in the past year that could be worth a fortune? Many of our clients have including the biggest and most prestigious private buyers in the world, we have found all our customers a…
What lies beneath? The mystery of the Henry VII painting...
posted December 26th, 2014
The mystery of the Henry VII painting that has been a possible sleeper for centuries. When a painting comes up that is possibly an overlooked lost master that always gets me excited. This portrait could just be one of those. Is it a work by HANS HOLBEIN THE ELDER? Is it part of the Whitehall Palace…
Curtis Dowling's top tips for spotting a genuine antique
posted December 16th, 2014
Hello all. I’m Curtis Dowling, best known for all the British daytime antiques shows I used to do like Cash in the attic, put your money where your mouth is and Beat the Bank but more recently my TV has taken me to the USA to film my own TV show in Los Angeles, Treasure…
Antique Mirror Mirror, On The Wall - John Isaac
posted October 24th, 2014
Of all household artefacts, the mirror, or the Looking Glass, as it is still referred to in aristocratic circles, is one of the most ancient. Uniquely, it combines total practicality with elements of mysticism and primitive superstition. You may recall from my previous articles that I favour using pictures, lamps, wall lights, cabinets and other…
BBC Two's Collectaholics Returns
posted October 6th, 2014
We’re very excited to hear the news that one of our favourite shows on TV, BBC 2′s Collectaholics will return for a second series soon. The show, presented by antique expert Mark Hill and Mel Giedroyc, will be sure to provide another fascinating insight into the lives of serious collectors from all over Great…
The National Antiques Fantasy Football League 2014/15
posted August 11th, 2014
LoveAntiques.com has launched the first ever National Antiques Fantasy Football League in preparation for the new Premier League football season. There are 2 prizes on offer, one for the trade and one for the consumer. Both the prizes are superb, and relate to the antiques theme to keep the focus where it matters – antiques….
Does size really matter? - John Isacc
posted July 4th, 2014
Yes, it certainly does – especially when it comes to furnishing a room. Last month, I wrote scathing comments about the ghastly “3 piece suite” which, in my view, is as much of a passion killer to the style and mood of a room as a large pair of grey knickers on a gorgeous girl. The current taste…
Antiques in the Modern Home ~ Occasional chairs - John Isaac
posted April 15th, 2014
Most newly built homes today seem to feature large kitchen/diners at the expense of space in the sitting room. This problem – if I can call it that – is further compounded by the insane practice of filling a small lounge with a gargantuan 3-piece suite which is simply too large for the room. Many…
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