Sleeping booty

Article Abstract:

Two collectibles reappeared after being lost for hundreds of years. An elegant white marble mantlepiece once used as a stage prop and a painted console table were the works of two designers whose significance had been underrated. The table was designed by French designer Daniel Marot for Hampton Court, the English royal palace. The mantlepiece was sold at Sotheby's for 89,500 pounds sterling.

Design and construction, Stage props

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Every high-flyer should have one

Article Abstract:

Rare collectibles sold for high prices at recent auctions. A model of the Wright brothers' airplane sold in Apr 1998 for 70,000 pounds sterling at Christie's in South Kensington, England. A model locomotive made in 1840-45 sold for 80,000 pounds in December 1996 at Christie's. A French tureen to be auctioned in Sotheby's in New York in May 1998 is valued at US$8-12 mil.

Economic aspects

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Victory assured for these hot tips. (trophies offerec at Sotheby's Melbourne auction)

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Sotheby's Melbourne will be holding a major auction of trophy cups, vases, chairs and other items during the week of Australia's most popular horse race. People may be confused when asked what they are doing during Cup week. A Melbourne Cup worth up to $30,000 and five Davis Cups worth up to $30,000 will be auctioned.

Appreciation, Collectors and collecting, Collectors (Persons)

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