L.S. Lowry's ‘Britain at Play’: meaning, history and significance
L.S. Lowry’s Britain at Play, painted in 1943, captures a busy Manchester scene inspired by places, memories and observations from across the city.
L.S. Lowry’s Britain at Play, painted in 1943, captures a busy Manchester scene inspired by places, memories and observations from across the city.
British studio pottery is attracting a new generation of collectors. Learn what makes handmade ceramics so appealing, from makers and glazes to value.
Practical tips for displaying figurine collections, from choosing cabinets and lighting to spacing, care, storage and arranging Robert Harrop figures.
Discover what trial pieces are, how they differ from production pieces, why collectors seek them out, and what to look for when buying ceramics and glass.
Discover Wallace & Gromit collectables, from Robert Harrop figures to Leblon-Delienne editions, with advice on condition, boxes and collecting scenes.
If you own or have inherited a Steiff bear and would like to sell it, it can be hard to know where to start or who to turn to for a quotation.
Three signed Lowry prints are coming soon. Compare Our Town, On the Sands and People Standing About by subject, size, edition and price.
Compare an original painting with a signed limited edition print. Use artist, condition and collection fit to choose your next artwork with confidence.
Find out which clear photographs, measurements, markings and paperwork to send when requesting an online quotation for an antique, artwork or collectable.
Royal Doulton figurine values vary widely in 2026. Learn which figures are most valuable and why before selling or valuing an inherited collection today.