Would you buy a painting online?
While consumers are becoming more comfortable buying art solely on the basis of a digital image, we look at whether technology can ever create the same level of trust that you would get viewing items in a gallery
How to look after antiques and valuables / Hugh St Clair
From specialist humidifiers to badger and hog’s hair brushes, art and antiques expert Hugh St Clair gives you the lowdown on how to care for your precious antiques and valuables.
Conversations in contemporary art – Hiscox art debate
Should we care about the issues surrounding the conservation of contemporary art? That’s exactly what was explored in a panel discussion on Tuesday (19th May 2015) evening at the annual Hiscox event held at Royal Institution (RI).
TV presenter Philip Mould and his Object of Desire
Philip Mould OBE is an art dealer specialising in portraits, author of ‘Sleuth the Amazing Quest for Lost Art Treasures’ and TV presenter of BBC Fake or Fortune and the Antiques Road Show. By Hugh St Clair.
Art sales no longer the preserve of the super wealthy
Following the release of Hiscox’s 2015 Online Art Trade Report, it’s clear that Brits are now buying more art than ever online. And it’s no longer a market dominated by a wealthy elite; the internet now offers more of us the chance to own an original artwork.
Interior designer, Nina Campbell, and her Object of Desire
Annabel’s nightclub, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, the Duchess of York… World-renowned interior designer Nina Campbell’s list of clients is endless. Here she talks to columnist Hugh St Clair about urns, tureens, and how to keep your interiors looking fresh.