How to start your own collection
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Why we love Sunderland lustreware and where to find the best pieces
We chart the 18th-century origins of lustreware and explain why this style of metallic-glazed pottery lends itself to contemporary interpretation and continues to fire up collectors
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The inevitable issues of being a collector-hoarder
Taking back control of the Poole Pottery, alabaster busts, excess pictures, books – and more
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How to build an excellent collection of vintage china or glassware
With a little planning and patience, you can build a display of tableware that’s beautiful, functional and potentially rather valuable
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Clever design ideas for displaying any kind of collection
How to show off your lovingly collected pieces to their best effect
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Three British ceramicists whose work you need to know
Robin Cawdron-Stewart gives an insight into the work of three leading ceramicists being presented by Offer Waterman at TEFAF New York this May
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Renowned Parisian antique dealer Marin Montagut on the art of collecting
In an extract from his new book, Extraordinary Collections, the French artist, designer and antique dealer reveals the personal significance of some of his most cherished possessions
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Flora Soames on the relationship between collecting and decorating
The interior designer reflects on a lifetime of collecting and how it influences her approach to decorating
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How to curate a meaningful art collection
From supporting emerging artists to keeping hold of your postcards, four experts give their advice on collecting art whose value is more than meets the eye
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What to collect for maximum impact in a well-layered interior
Fiona McKenzie Johnston gets into the nitty gritty of classical antiquities, Islamic art, armour, Chinese porcelain and more - and tells us what to buy and where to find it
Craft
Six ceramic artists putting their own spin on tradition
From ceramic cigarette butts to catcalling slogans, these modern ceramicists are taking a traditional art form and making it feel fresh again
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The unapologetically exuberant world of Murano glass, what to collect and where to buy it
Whether it's the fine antique chandeliers and sconces that appeal to you, the cool mid-century pieces or the colourful modern glassware, the island of Murano and its ancient tradition of glass-making has something for everyone
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Are you a budding art collector? Here's where to start
British modern and contemporary British art and craft is a great place to start for the beginner art collector, with plenty of pieces on offer that won't break the bank
Buying antiques
A guide to collectible British antique ceramics and porcelain
Antique ceramics and porcelain are always beautiful (and often relatively affordable) things to collect. Fiona McKenzie Johnston offers a comprehensive guide to everything from lustreware to studio pottery
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Robert Kime on his philosophy towards collecting
There are few people so renowned for being collectors than interior designer Robert Kime. He details how he began and takes us through his collection
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Do the objects in your house talk to each other? Here's why they should
The interior designer Hubert Zandberg talks to Fiona McKenzie Johnston about how to create a conversation between the objects in your house, and how this allows a collection to become more than the sum of its parts
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Antique of the week: the enduring charm of Staffordshire dogs
In the latest of our series on ever-popular collectible antiques, we explore the whimsical world of Staffordshire ceramic dogs
How to start your own collection
Nathalie Farman-Farma on why we should all be collectors
French-American designer Nathalie Farman-Farma on the creativity that can burgeon from a collection
How to start your own collection
The highs and lows of collecting royal memorabilia
Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores the eternal allure of royal trinkets, from the unbearably naff to the rare and valuable, with a bit of joyful kitsch along the way
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A beginner’s guide to collecting British studio ceramics
Director of Modern & Post-War British Art at Sotheby’s, Robin Cawdron-Stewart, gives some helpful tips on what to look for in the market for British studio ceramics
How to start your own collection
The best antique fairs and flea markets in the UK
If you’re prepared for early starts and plenty of trawling, antique fairs can be one of the best and most affordable places to buy unique pieces for your home